France Orders Nationwide ISP Block on Polymarket
France has intensified its crackdown on prediction markets after the country’s gambling regulator instructed internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, […]
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Cirsa Expands Portuguese Footprint With Historic Casino Figueira Deal
Spanish gaming group Cirsa has strengthened its position in Portugal by acquiring a majority stake in Sociedade Figueira Praia, the company that […]
EU Court Says YouTube May Be Held Responsible for Gambling Content From Monetized Channels
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that YouTube cannot automatically rely on EU liability protections for gambling-related […]
Entain to Cut Around 500 Roles in Global Efficiency Drive Under New CFO
Entain is set to eliminate around 500 positions across its global business as part of a wider restructuring programme aimed at improving […]
France’s ANJ Hits Major Online Betting Operator With €500,000 Fine Over Player Protection Breaches
France’s gambling regulator has imposed a €500,000 ($580,000) penalty on a major licensed online betting operator after concluding it failed to properly […]
Austria Sees Spike in Sports Betting Harm as World Cup Fuels Gambling Concerns
Austria is experiencing a sharp rise in gambling-related support requests during the FIFA World Cup, with addiction specialists warning that the tournament […]
Entain Urges UK Sports to End Unlicensed Gambling Deals Before New Law Takes Effect
Entain has called on football clubs, leagues and governing bodies across the UK to immediately cut ties with unlicensed gambling sponsors, arguing […]
GAMSTOP Reports Record Self-Exclusions Ahead of 2026 World Cup as Young Adults Drive Growth
The UK’s national online gambling self-exclusion scheme, GAMSTOP, recorded its busiest month ever in May 2026, with registrations climbing sharply ahead of […]
Greece’s Gambling Revenue Climbs to €3.07bn as Online Growth Accelerates
Greece’s regulated gambling market expanded steadily in 2025, with total gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching €3.07 billion, up 6.7% year-on-year, according to […]
UK Launches Consultation to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Sponsors Across Sport
The UK government has opened a public consultation on plans to prohibit sports organisations and other businesses from entering sponsorship or advertising […]