Industry
May 16, 2026
Unregulated Online Gambling Brings In $5.9 Trillion Yearly, GCI Report States
According to a new report from Gaming Compliance International (GCI), unregulated online gambling generated an estimated $5.9 trillion in global wagers in 2025. This sum is larger than the GDP of every country in the world except the United States and China. Prediction Markets Contribute a Lot to This Number The estimate covers the total […]
Industry
May 15, 2026
Second Sphere Set to Be Constructed on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
The Sphere in Las Vegas has certainly cemented itself as something a modern wonder. While the project has faced many controversies due to its environmental impact, it has nevertheless become a huge success and a popular attraction. As a result, there have been several proposals to replicate this success by building more spheres over the […]
Industry
May 15, 2026
Safer Gambling Week 2025 Delivers Record-Breaking Engagement
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published data about the performance of the latest edition of Safer Gambling Week. According to the report, the 2025 iteration of the initiative delivered “record-breaking engagement.” Hundreds of Thousands of Deposit Limits Were Set The BGC reported that Safer Gambling Week 2025, which ran from November 17 to […]
Industry
May 14, 2026
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Vetoes Bill Expanding Online Gambling
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has vetoed Senate Bill 1589, halting a proposal that sought to significantly broaden the state’s gambling laws to include online casino-style games and dual-currency sweepstakes platforms. Governor Vetoes Bill The bill, sponsored by Sen. Todd Gollihare and Rep. Scott Fetgatter, was introduced in the Senate in February. It passed the Senate […]
Industry
May 14, 2026
Analysts Stay Bullish on Playtech amid Diversification Efforts
Playtech enjoys continued analyst confidence amid improving investor attitudes. Peel Hunt has maintained its “Buy” rating and held firm on a GBP 6.90 ($9.30) price target. Analysts drew attention to the company’s shares, which have climbed sharply in recent months. Peel Hunt attributes this climb to a more focused business model and new growth avenues. […]
Industry
May 14, 2026
UK Opens Its Largest Independent Gambling Harms Research Center
The United Kingdom has officially launched the largest independent gambling harms research center in the country. The launch is a response to Britain’s rising problem gambling rates and the economic burden excessive gambling causes. The so-called Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) Evidence Centre is an initiative of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and was funded through […]
Industry
May 14, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White Appeals to Trump on Gambling Tax Rule
UFC president and CEO Dana White has chimed in on the ongoing debate over US gambling taxation, urging Donald Trump to back changes to a controversial provision introduced last year. White reached out to the White House on May 11, formally asking for help to overturn a policy that restricts the amount of betting losses […]
Industry
May 14, 2026
Allegiant Bets on Discipline After Sun Country Deal Closes
As the airline industry is tackling with constantly facing rising costs and uncertainty, Allegiant Travel Company has moved ahead with a major expansion strategy following the completion of its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines. Not Chasing Growth The $1.5 billion cash and stock deal officially closed on Wednesday, creating a larger leisure-focused airline group that […]
Industry
May 13, 2026
OSC Halts NorthStar Gaming Trading After Auditor Withdraws Financial Report
The Ontario Securities Commission (OCS) has imposed a failure-to-file cease trade order (FFCTO) on NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. after the company failed to submit its audited 2025 annual financial statements. As a result, the operator of NorthStar Bets will be prohibited from trading on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada, where it has been publicly […]
Industry
May 13, 2026
ANJ’s New Algorithm Suggests 60% of GGR Comes from Risky Players
The French gambling regulatory body, ANJ, announced that its new algorithm suggests that a staggering 60% of France’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) comes from risky players. As a result, the ANJ decided to make its algorithm available, allowing operators to use it as a benchmark to check if their safer gaming solutions are sufficient. ANJ […]
