Playtech expects to report first-half earnings well above market forecasts after strong trading in the Americas helped drive performance during the opening six months of 2026.
The gambling technology supplier said trading between 1 January and 30 June exceeded expectations, …
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Australian authorities have established a new cross-sector taskforce to combat “scambling”, a growing scam involving fake online gambling platforms that imitate legitimate casino websites while preventing users from accessing their money.
The National Anti-Scam Centre, part of the Australian …
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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its 2025 Annual Report and audited Financial Statements, outlining regulatory activity across licensing, supervision, enforcement and international cooperation. The report also reviews Malta’s land-based and online gaming sectors while assessing industry trends expected …
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Wagering on US horse races decreased during the second quarter of 2026, while purse distributions continued to rise, according to figures released by Equibase.
Total wagering on US races reached $3.19bn during the quarter, down 2.54% from the …
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IGT PlayDigital has launched its online casino content in South Africa through a partnership with Hollywoodbets, giving players access to a selection of the supplier’s established titles for the first time in the market.
The initial rollout includes 20 games…
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North Carolina has become the first US state to formally recognize federal authority over prediction markets while introducing a state tax through its newly signed budget.
Gov. Josh Stein approved Senate Bill 257 on Tuesday, confirming that federally regulated prediction …
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Germany’s regulated online slots sector recorded double-digit growth in 2025, with gross gaming revenue increasing 11% as licensed operators generated higher returns within the country’s strict gambling framework.
The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) reported that virtual slots produced …
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The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed a staged rollout of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), beginning with customers showing the highest gambling spend before expanding to lower thresholds.
The regulator said the approach follows consultation, stakeholder engagement and pilot …
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South Africa’s National Gambling Board (NGB) has begun looking for a specialist technology provider to help identify, monitor and block illegal gambling websites targeting local consumers, marking a further step in its campaign against unlicensed online gambling.
The regulator issued …
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The Dutch Supreme Court has determined that people who lost money to unlicensed online gambling operators before the Netherlands introduced its regulated online market in October 2021 cannot automatically recover those losses through the courts.
The decision provides guidance for …
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