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Gibraltar Grants First Prediction Markets Licence in Europe

Gibraltar has issued its first licence to a prediction markets operator, giving the territory an early position in a segment that is still unsettled across much of Europe The approval went to Predict Street Ltd, while officials also signaled they expect more growth from the vertical Good to Know Gibraltar licensed Predict Street Ltd on..
3 weeks ago

William Hill to Close Around 200 Betting Shops in the UK

Evoke is set to close around 200 William Hill betting shops in the UK, with the first closures due to start in May The decision comes as the group deals with higher costs, a tougher tax environment, and a wider strategic review that could still lead to more changes across the business Good to Know Evoke plans to shut about 200 shops,..
3 weeks ago

Pragmatic Play Launches Jelly Express Online Slot

Pragmatic Play has added another online slot to its lineup with the release of Jelly Express The new game uses a candy theme, a 6x5 layout, and a train feature that drives much of the action across the base game and bonus round Good to Know Jelly Express runs on a 6x5 grid with wins from eight or more matching symbols anywhere on the..
3 weeks ago

Robinhood Sues Washington After Kalshi Case Lands in Court

Washington sued Kalshi in state court, and Robinhood answered with a federal case of its own just days later The new filing adds another layer to the growing legal clash over prediction markets, where state regulators argue the products look like gambling while operators say federal law controls the field Good to Know Robinhood sued..
3 weeks ago

Spain Leads World Cup 2026 Odds Across Major Sportsbooks

Spain sits at the top of the World Cup 2026 outright market now that the tournament field is complete Across FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM, Hard Rock Bet, and BetUS, sportsbooks place La Roja ahead of the pack, while England and France sit just behind Italy will not be part of the tournament after another failed qualification run, which removes one of..
3 weeks ago

Philippines Adds DOJ Personnel to Casino Restricted Database

The Philippines is tightening casino access rules for public sector staff after a new agreement between Pagcor and the Department of Justice The deal adds Department of Justice personnel to the list of people barred from entering casinos, giving regulators another layer of control in one of Asia most open local casino markets Good to..
3 weeks ago

Belgium Gambling Revenue Falls for the First Time Since 2020

Belgium regulated gambling revenue fell in 2024, ending the growth run seen after the Covid period New data from the Belgian regulator points to weaker retail activity, softer online results, and pressure from rule changes introduced since 2023 Good to Know Total GGR in Belgium fell 486% to €161 billion in 2024 Online gambling..
3 weeks ago

Balkan Gaming Federation Launches With Seven National Associations

Seven gaming associations from the Western Balkans have joined forces to create the Balkan Gaming Federation, a new regional body aimed at closer cooperation on regulation, enforcement, and industry development The agreement was signed in Belgrade during a meeting hosted by the Association of Gaming Operators of Serbia, with support from the..
3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Launches New Responsible Gaming Program PlayWell

Massachusetts has launched PlayWell, a new responsible gaming and player health program that now replaces GameSense across the state The brand will appear at casinos and sports wagering platforms, with support offered in person, online, and by phone Good to Know PlayWell has replaced GameSense in Massachusetts New PlayWell Hubs..
3 weeks ago

Habanero Launches Fortune Dragon Joy Slot

Habanero has added another dragon-themed title to its slot portfolio with the release of Fortune Dragon Joy, a high-volatility 5x3 game built around a Fortune Wheel, free spins, and a persistent multiplier The slot runs across 28 paylines and carries a top win of up to 174,238x Good to Know Fortune Dragon Joy is a 5x3 slot with 28..
3 weeks ago

GR8 Tech Partners With José Mourinho for Champions Club Push

GR8 Tech has brought José Mourinho into a new partnership built around Champions Club, the company premium community for operators looking to grow with a more disciplined approach The deal ties one of football biggest names to a message GR8 Tech keeps pushing in iGaming: results come from preparation, structure, and execution rather than..
3 weeks ago

Alberta Sets July 13 Launch for Regulated Online Gambling Market

Alberta has now confirmed July 13 as the launch date for its regulated online gambling market, giving private sportsbook and casino operators a firm target to enter the province under a new licensing framework Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally shared the date in a letter to stakeholders, confirming what earlier regulator..
3 weeks ago

Doug Polk Says Players Will Be Paid After Lodge Raid

A public response from Doug Polk has added more detail to the legal fight around Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas In a long video, Polk laid out his view of the March 10 raid, the asset seizure, the legal theory behind the case, and what could happen next for players, staff, and the broader Texas poker market Public records and reporting show..
3 weeks ago

METABORA GAMES Launches BORA DEEPS v2.0

METABORA GAMES has launched BORA DEEPS v20, a new version of its global gamer engagement platform built to connect gameplay with rewards across a wider blockchain gaming ecosystem The update adds more game-linked quests, instant-play minigames, and a Scratch feature designed to keep players active inside the platform Good to Know BORA..
3 weeks ago

BGaming Releases Sugar Merge Up Slot

BGaming has launched Sugar Merge Up™, a new slot that builds on the gameplay of Merge Up™ 2 and adds another layer of bonus action The release brings back the Merge Up™ mechanic in a candy-themed setting built around cluster pays, cascades, and feature-based play Good to Know Sugar Merge Up™ uses a 6x6 cluster-pay grid filled..
3 weeks ago

Macau Approves Three New Baccarat Side Bets

Macau has approved three new baccarat side bets, giving casinos more add-on wager options as side bets keep spreading across the market The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau added rules for ‘Monkey no Monkey’, ‘Pairs+’, and ‘4/5/6 Cards’ in a guideline effective from March 23 Good to Know The three newly approved..
3 weeks ago

Neymar Spends Santos Day Off Playing Online Poker

Neymar is back in the spotlight, but not for anything he did on the pitch The Santos forward reportedly spent his day off in a long online poker session after being left out of the match against Cruzeiro for workload management Good to Know Neymar was not included against Cruzeiro because Santos said the risk tied to workload was too..
3 weeks ago

Virginia Sends Skill Games Bill to Gov Abigail Spanberger

Virginia lawmakers have sent SB661 to Gov Abigail Spanberger, putting skill game machines back at the center of the state gambling debate The bill would legalize and regulate the machines after the Virginia Supreme Court helped shut them down in 2023, but the politics around it are just as hard to ignore as the policy Good to Know..
3 weeks ago

BetMGM Follows Rivals on Credit Card Deposit Ban

BetMGM is pulling back from credit card deposits in the US From March 31, customers can no longer add new credit cards to their accounts, and the operator said the rest of the credit card phaseout will continue after that, although no final cutoff date has been disclosed Good to Know BetMGM said new credit cards can no longer be added..
3 weeks ago

Virgin Bet Enters South Africa With First Launch Outside the UK

Virgin Bet has gone live in South Africa, giving LiveScore Group its first Virgin Bet launch outside the UK The new site, Virginbetcoza, is part of a wider Africa plan and will run from the group betting setup in Nigeria alongside LiveScore Bet Good to Know Virgin Bet is now live in South Africa through Virginbetcoza LiveScore..
3 weeks ago