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Prediction Markets Top $50bn in June, Out-Trading US Sportsbooks on the World Cup 10 to 1 - Prediction Markets news
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Prediction Markets Top $50bn in June, Out-Trading US Sportsbooks on the World Cup 10 to 1

3 min read•Jul 16
Britain's Gambling Commission to Introduce Financial Risk Assessments in Staged Rollout - Regulatory news
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Britain's Gambling Commission to Introduce Financial Risk Assessments in Staged Rollout

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Bally's Intralot Agrees £243m All-Share Takeover of Evoke, Owner of William Hill and 888 - M&A news
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Bally's Intralot Agrees £243m All-Share Takeover of Evoke, Owner of William Hill and 888

3 min read•Jun 16

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New Zealand Passes Online Casino Bill, Opening Race for 15 Licences
CorporateApr 24

New Zealand Passes Online Casino Bill, Opening Race for 15 Licences

After years of regulatory grey area, New Zealand has passed legislation that will bring offshore online casino operators to heel and create one of the Asia-Pacific region's most anticipated new regulated markets.

LOLiam O'Brien
•3 min read

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Sportradar Shares Plunge 23% After Short Sellers Accuse It of Powering Illegal Sportsbooks
CorporateApr 23

Sportradar Shares Plunge 23% After Short Sellers Accuse It of Powering Illegal Sportsbooks

Two activist short sellers have dropped simultaneous reports accusing Sportradar of generating a significant share of its revenue from illegal operators. The fallout has been immediate, brutal and far from over.

LOLiam O'Brien
•3 min read
New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets in Latest State Crackdown
CorporateApr 22

New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets in Latest State Crackdown

New York's Attorney General is calling prediction markets what she says they really are: illegal gambling. The lawsuits against two of crypto's biggest names mark a significant escalation in the state versus federal battle over who controls this fast-growing sector.

LOLiam O'Brien
•3 min read
Casino Guru reports Q1 2026 CRC Results: Nearly$5.3 million returned to players
Press ReleaseApr 21

Casino Guru reports Q1 2026 CRC Results: Nearly$5.3 million returned to players

During the first quarter of 2026, the Complaint Resolution Center published 3,986 complaints and successfully resolved 1,321 cases, resulting in $5,304,894 returned to players.

LOLiam O'Brien
•1 min read
Polymarket Eyes $15 Billion Valuation in $400 Million Funding Round
CorporateApr 21

Polymarket Eyes $15 Billion Valuation in $400 Million Funding Round

A platform that was paying CFTC fines and blocking US users just three years ago is now reportedly worth $15 billion. Polymarket's comeback is one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the prediction markets industry.

LOLiam O'Brien
•3 min read
Bally's Intralot Confirms William Hill Takeover Talks in £225 Million Deal
CorporateApr 20

Bally's Intralot Confirms William Hill Takeover Talks in £225 Million Deal

A business bought for £2.2 billion less than four years ago may be about to change hands for a tenth of that price. The Bally's Intralot bid for Evoke is the most significant corporate development in British gambling for years.

LOLiam O'Brien
•3 min read
US Congress Turns Up the Heat on CFTC Over Prediction Markets and Insider Trading
RegulatoryApr 17

US Congress Turns Up the Heat on CFTC Over Prediction Markets and Insider Trading

A congressional hearing has exposed deep uncertainty at the heart of American prediction markets regulation. When the CFTC chair cannot tell a prediction market contract apart from a sportsbook bet, the regulatory gap becomes impossible to ignore.

LOLiam O'Brien
•3 min read
India Loosens Online Gaming Rules for Non-Monetary Games After RMG Crackdown
RegulatoryApr 17

India Loosens Online Gaming Rules for Non-Monetary Games After RMG Crackdown

Having clamped down on real-money gaming, India is now taking a lighter touch with social and skill-based games. The shift toward risk-based regulation could significantly reduce compliance burdens for a large segment of the country's gaming industry.

LOLiam O'Brien
•3 min read
Built on Real Talk: iGaming Real Talk WhatsApp Community Hits 500 Members
Press ReleaseApr 17

Built on Real Talk: iGaming Real Talk WhatsApp Community Hits 500 Members

What started as a small group of industry professionals looking for real insights has grown into one of the most active and engaged communities in iGaming. The 500-member milestone is a reflection of the industry's hunger for a space where professionals can be open and real, connect and share experiences, and have candid discussions beyond the usual conference circuits and polished press releases.

LOLiam O'Brien
•1 min read
UAE Lottery Opens First Dedicated Retail Outlet as Hybrid Expansion Accelerates
RegulatoryApr 17

UAE Lottery Opens First Dedicated Retail Outlet as Hybrid Expansion Accelerates

Less than 18 months after launching online, the UAE Lottery is building out its physical presence. A first dedicated retail outlet in Abu Dhabi marks the next step in a distribution strategy that is moving faster than many expected.

LOLiam O'Brien
•3 min read
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Kambi Returns to Growth on Record World Cup Quarter and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Kambi Returns to Growth on Record World Cup Quarter and Raises Full-Year Guidance

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Playtech Raises FY2026 Guidance to at Least €270m as US Growth Drives H1 Beat

Playtech Raises FY2026 Guidance to at Least €270m as US Growth Drives H1 Beat

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Flutter Entertainment to Delist From London Stock Exchange in Full Pivot to New York

Flutter Entertainment to Delist From London Stock Exchange in Full Pivot to New York

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Flutter Confirms August 2026 London Delisting as FanDuel Drives 41% of Group Revenue

Flutter Confirms August 2026 London Delisting as FanDuel Drives 41% of Group Revenue

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SPRIBE Secures Procedural UK Court Victory in Global Aviator IP Dispute

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Crypto-Gaming Giant Yolo Group to Exit Grey Markets in Major Strategic Pivot to Regulation

Crypto-Gaming Giant Yolo Group to Exit Grey Markets in Major Strategic Pivot to Regulation

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The Crypto Conundrum: How Outdated Gambling Laws are Fuelling a Risky New 'Grey Market'

The Crypto Conundrum: How Outdated Gambling Laws are Fuelling a Risky New 'Grey Market'

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NHS Wales brings gambling harm care into mainstream health system with new helpline and treatment pathway

NHS Wales brings gambling harm care into mainstream health system with new helpline and treatment pathway

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MGA report flags self exclusion gaps as mystery shopping exposes cross brand weaknesses

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Inside The Playa's VIP Intelligence Bet: A Conversation With Gali and Viktoriia

Inside The Playa's VIP Intelligence Bet: A Conversation With Gali and Viktoriia

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"Partners Judge by Swag": Sandra Bondare on Why the Cheap Hoodie is Costing You Deals

"Partners Judge by Swag": Sandra Bondare on Why the Cheap Hoodie is Costing You Deals

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