Industry updates, leadership changes and stories from across the iGaming market
€1.3 Billion Staked As French Betting Booms
According to the regulator ANJ, the 2026 FIFA World Cup set multiple betting records in France.
Illegal Sports Betting Market In Southeast Asia Hits $1.7 Trillion
Southeast Asia's underworld has reinvented itself completely.
Google Expands Gambling Ads to 37 Jurisdictions Without Oversight
From August 10, 2026, Google will allow gambling ads on its Authorised Buyers programme in 37 new jurisdictions, without requiring certification.
New Zealand Opens iGaming Licence Race
Wellington has formally initiated the procurement process for its regulated online gambling market by inviting Expressions of Interest from operators seeking one of 15 available casino licences.
Job Losses Confirmed at PokerStars as Flutter Restructures Operations
Flutter Entertainment has officially confirmed a sweeping round of layoffs at PokerStars.
Gibraltar Takes Global Lead with First Comprehensive Regulation for Prediction Markets
Gibraltar has become the first jurisdiction to establish a standalone regulatory framework for prediction markets.
Australia Releases Draft Online Gambling Reform Bill, Stopping Short of Full Ad Ban
Australia has unveiled draft online gambling reforms that would tighten betting advertising rules and strengthen consumer protections from 2027, while stopping short of a complete advertising ban.
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Austria Publishes Draft Online Gambling Reform and Licensing Rules
Austria has unveiled draft online gambling reforms, including new licensing rules, player protection measures, deposit limits and stronger enforcement powers for the future regulator.
UK Gambling Commission Policy and Enforcement Director Tim Miller to Leave the Regulator
Tim Miller will leave the UK Gambling Commission in September after a decade with the regulator.
Italy has tightened requirements for advertising bonuses in licensed online gambling
Italy has reminded licensed online gambling operators that bonuses may only be communicated in a factual, informational manner. Any promotional messaging or encouragement to gamble remains prohibited.
