FDJ United to Review Operations and Assets Amid Tax Pressures
FDJ United is reviewing its online betting and gaming operations and non-core assets after higher gambling taxes across Europe weighed on its first-half earnings.
Online Betting
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Online Betting Surges in Kazakhstan: Digital Firms Eclipse Land-Based
The online betting market in Kazakhstan experienced a significant 965% growth last year, with residents wagering $786 million online. Online gambling now dominates almost two-thirds of the country’s betting market.
French Regulator Imposes $572K Fine on Unnamed Operator
The French gambling authority has issued a $572,799 penalty against an unnamed operator that the company argues has breached existing gambling laws in the country.
Bangladesh Cabinet Approves Draft Gambling Prevention Act
Bangladesh’s cabinet has given in-principle approval to the draft Gambling Prevention Act, 2026, aiming to replace a 159-year-old gambling framework with tighter controls over online betting, digital gambling platforms, and match-fixing.
World Cup Betting Boom Raises Ad Worries in Canada
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, fears are growing over an increase in gambling marketing and its possible social effects.
Argentina Proposes Bill to Regulate Online Betting and Combat Youth
Argentina’s Congress will soon review a sweeping reform bill that seeks to tighten oversight of online betting while reframing addiction as a public-health concern.
CIRSA Reports Record Revenues and Reduced Debt in Q1 2026
Spanish gaming giant CIRSA opened 2026 with record revenues, sharply lower debt, and another quarter of EBITDA growth.
PowerPlay Confirms Alberta Entry Ahead of July 13 Launch
PowerPlay has confirmed its entry into Alberta, ahead of the province's July 13 regulated iGaming launch.
Sporttrade Exiting US Online Betting Market
Sporttrade announced the closure of its US online sports betting operations on June 26. This move follows a failed attempt to obtain CFTC approval for prediction market products.
One in four Brazilians bet online as debt fears push gambling into
A new Meio/Ideia survey has placed online betting among Brazil’s emerging political and economic pressure points, with 25% of respondents saying they had placed bets in the 30 days before the poll.
Lottomatica Grows Market Share Amid Italy's Regulated Betting Shift
Lottomatica's Q1 financials may offer a mirror image of the wider Italian betting market, which continues to adjust to a new regulatory regime adopted in November 2025.