Entain Confirms Ricky Sandler's Departure
Entain has confirmed the departure of Eminence Capital Founder Ricky Sandler as a Non-Executive Director of the company.
Betfred Owner Fred Done's Jersey Move and UK Gambling Operators
New tax rises are forcing hard choices across the U.K. gambling industry. For operators such as Betfred, the financial impact is becoming more pronounced, while precedents for offshore structuring are already in place.
Meridian Holdings reports $2.3m Q1 profits under new identity
Meridian Holdings has delivered a “breakthrough statement”, marking its first profitable quarter under its new business identity.
Cybersecurity Summit Returns to SBC Summit Canada 2026 with AI Focus
As AI expands the attack surface and cyber threats grow more sophisticated, pressure is mounting on the gaming industry to strengthen oversight and control.
Andrew Rhodes Leaves UKGC After Five-Year Battle Over Gambling Reform
Andrew Rhodes leaves the U.K. Gambling Commission after driving some of the most consequential reforms in decades, amid fierce resistance.
Veikkaus Appoints Ilkka Kosola as CFO for Regulatory Transformation
Veikkaus has appointed Ilkka Kosola as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will be tasked with overseeing the regulatory transformation of Finland’s gambling market.
Massachusetts High Court Signals Skepticism Toward Kalshi
Judges on Massachusetts’ highest court questioned whether Kalshi’s sports event contract resembles gambling and falls within the state’s gambling statutes.
Stake Launches in Mexico Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Stake has made the timely decision of launching in Mexico, just weeks ahead of the country playing host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Balkans Lead Efforts for Fairer European Market
Europe is perhaps going through the most dynamic period of regulatory changes the gambling sector has seen in recent years.
Brazil Warns Public About Illegal Prediction Markets
Brazil’s PT government has launched a new campaign which has warned the public that “betting will never be an investment or income”.
Oklahoma Legislature Passes Bill to Ban Online Casino Games
The Oklahoma Legislature has passed a bill that would prohibit online casino games, including those utilizing dual-currency systems used by sweepstakes casinos.
XO Market Raises $6M in Funding for 'YouTube of Predictions
XO Market, a company positioning itself as “the YouTube of prediction markets”, has raised $6m (£4.4m) in a seed funding round led by 20VC and Picus Capital.