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FDJ United Profitability Impacted by Increased Taxation and Stagnant Wagering in 2025
FDJ United faced profit reductions in 2025 due to a challenging tax environment and unchanged headline wagering levels. Leadership highlighted ongoing progress in operational efficiency, but market and regulatory pressures have affected the gambling group’s financial outcomes in Europe.
Missouri House Passes Bill to Regulate Video Lottery Terminals and Replace Unregulated Slot Machines
The Missouri House has narrowly approved legislation authorizing a state-run video lottery system to replace and regulate unlicensed 'gray market' slot machines. The bill, which passed by just one vote, now moves to the Missouri Senate for further consideration.
New Jersey Sees Online Gambling Revenue Surpass Physical Casinos for Third Month
New Jersey's online gambling sector outperformed traditional casinos for the third straight month in January 2024. State data highlights a continued shift toward digital betting, raising questions about the future of Atlantic City's brick-and-mortar casino industry.
Raketech Sees 47% Revenue Decline Amid Major Restructuring in 2025
Raketech, a leading affiliate marketing group in the iGaming sector, has reported a 47% drop in annual revenue for 2025. The decline follows divestment of non-core assets and ongoing restructuring efforts focusing on the Scandinavian market.
Dutch Regulator Orders Polymarket to Halt Operations Amid Betting Law Breach
The Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit has ordered prediction market platform Polymarket to stop serving Dutch customers, threatening hefty fines for non-compliance. The move highlights regulatory challenges facing international prediction markets amid varying gambling laws worldwide.
Nebraska Moves Closer to Online Sports Betting Vote in 2026
Nebraska officials have approved citizen petitions supporting legalized online sports betting, enabling advocates to gather signatures for a potential November ballot measure. If successful, Nebraska voters could decide the future of regulated internet-based sports wagering later this year.
Romania Approves Gambling Age Raise to 21 in Sweeping Reform Measures
Romania's Senate has approved legislation raising the legal gambling age from 18 to 21 as part of broad reforms aimed at limiting gambling's public exposure and increasing responsible gambling protections in the country.
South Dakota Advances 2026 Vote on Statewide Mobile Sports Betting
South Dakota's Senate has approved a measure to let voters decide on statewide mobile sports betting in 2026. If passed by the House, the constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot, potentially ending Deadwood’s exclusive hold on sports wagering.
Australian Politicians Question AI Use in $20 Million Gambling Research Funding Proposal
Australian politicians and academics raise concerns about artificial intelligence being used in gambling harm research that supports a major youth education funding request.
EveryMatrix Gains Manufacturing License for South African Gaming Market Entry
EveryMatrix secures manufacturing license from Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, enabling the B2B technology provider to supply platform services in South Africa's regulated gaming market.
French Gaming Giant FDJ Plans Parions Sport Integration with Unibet Platform
FDJ announces plans to merge its Parions Sport online betting platform with Unibet.fr in March 2026, consolidating its digital gaming operations under a unified brand strategy.
Kambi Expands Odds Feed+ Service Through New ComeOn Partnership Deal
Kambi Group secures multi-year agreement to provide Odds Feed+ technology to ComeOn Group, reflecting growing industry trend toward modular sportsbook solutions.
Former UAE Gaming Official Kevin Mullally Named First CEO of International Regulators Group
Kevin Mullally, former UAE gaming regulator, becomes the inaugural CEO of the International Association of Gaming Regulators, marking a significant milestone for the decades-old organization.
Malta Gaming Authority Unveils Coordinated Approach for ICE Barcelona 2026
Malta's gaming regulator announces a new coordinated presentation strategy for ICE Barcelona 2026 to showcase the jurisdiction's integrated gaming ecosystem and regulatory framework.
Malta Gaming Authority Reviews Self-Exclusion Implementation Across Online Operators
Malta Gaming Authority releases comprehensive review findings on how online gambling operators implement self-exclusion tools and player protection measures across the industry.
NCPG Urges Prediction Market Platforms to Display Problem Gambling Resources
The National Council on Problem Gambling has formally requested that prediction market operators prominently display the National Problem Gambling Helpline to protect users from gambling-related harm.
Netherlands Gaming Regulator Raises Concerns About New Government's Gambling Policy Direction
Dutch gambling regulator KSA has identified potential conflicts with the new coalition government's gambling plans, highlighting two key pressure points in a letter to officials.
Rank Group Names Former Manchester United CFO as Interim Finance Chief
Rank Group appoints Cliff Baty, former Manchester United CFO, as interim Chief Financial Officer while continuing search for new CEO leadership.
Tabcorp Plans Comprehensive Marketing Agency Review for 2026
Australian wagering giant Tabcorp will conduct a complete evaluation of its advertising and marketing partnerships in 2026, seeking new agency proposals for media spending and creative strategies.
Brazil Senate Considers Complete Ban on Gambling Advertising and Sponsorships
Brazilian Senator Damares Alves proposes comprehensive prohibition on betting advertisements and sponsorships, creating uncertainty for online gambling operators as legislative discussions resume.
French Gaming Giant FDJ Faces Scrutiny Over Relax Gaming Partnership and Licensing Issues
FDJ under investigation following reports about partner Relax Gaming's controversial Anjouan gaming license and potential compliance issues with unlicensed operators.
Hard Rock Digital Becomes First US Sportsbook to Offer eFootball Betting Through SIS Partnership
Hard Rock Digital partners with UK-based SIS to become the first US sportsbook offering eFootball betting, marking a significant expansion in American esports wagering options.
UK Gambling Commission Reviews Where Regulatory Settlement Money Goes
The UKGC opens consultation on changing where regulatory settlement payments from betting operators are directed, potentially altering current distribution methods.
Dutch Gambling Authority Bans Bet-Sharing Features on Licensed Platforms
Netherlands gambling regulator KSA has mandated all licensed operators remove bet-sharing functionality from their platforms to strengthen responsible gambling measures.
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