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Illegal Gambling in Portugal Rises
Increasing Use of Unlicensed Platforms
According to the latest report by the Portuguese Online Gambling and Betting Association (APAJO), 41% of players in Portugal engage with unlicensed gambling platforms, with...
Rank Group Sees 131% Profit Growth in 2024
Revenue and Profit Growth
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, Rank Group reported strong financial performance, with a 9% increase in like-for-like Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) to £734.4...
Evoke Plc Reports £143 Million Loss in H1 2024
Revenue Decline and Escalating Losses
In the first half of 2024, Evoke Plc reported a notable decline in its financial performance, with revenue falling 2% year-over-year to £862 million. This...
Star Sports Expands Operations to Australia with New Licence
Star Sports Enters Australian Market
One of the UK’s leading independent bookmakers, Star Sports, has officially entered the Australian market after securing Victoria’s Wagering and Betting Licence.
A bookmaker known for...
3 Oaks Gaming Expands in Italy with StarCasino Partnership
High-Quality Slot Titles Now Available on StarCasino
As part of this partnership, StarCasino's customers will soon gain access to a variety of popular slot titles from 3 Oaks Gaming, including...
Flutter Entertainment Reports Strong Q2 Growth
FanDuel’s Leadership in the U.S. Market
FanDuel, Flutter’s flagship brand in the U.S., continued to solidify its dominance in the highly competitive American market. The brand reported a 27% year-over-year...
Latvia Considers Raising Legal Gambling Age to 21
Proposed Legal Age Limits for Gambling in Latvia
Latvia is on the brink of significant regulatory changes in its gambling sector, with the government considering a draft law that would...
Flutter is Poised to Buy Playtech’s Snaitech for £2 Billion
Negotiations Underway
Playtech has confirmed that it is currently engaged in negotiations with Flutter Entertainment regarding the potential sale of its Italian subsidiary, Snaitech. According to Sky News the deal...
BGaming Expands European Reach Through Partnership with BlueOcean Gaming
BGaming's Portfolio Reaches Wider Audiences
Through a seamless integration with BlueOcean Gaming's GameHub solution, BGaming’s entire portfolio – including titles like Bonanza Billion, Lady Wolf Moon, and Fruit Million –...
Ukrainian Gambling Regulator Blocks 3,000 Illegal Gambling Sites in 2024
KRAIL Shuts Down Additional Unlicensed Gambling Platforms
In a recent move, Ukraine’s Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has taken action against five more illegal websites, including...
Italy Prepares for Major Overhaul in Online Gambling Regulations
Increase to Licensing Costs
Italy is on the brink of implementing a comprehensive reform in its online gambling sector, led by the Agency of Customs and Monopolies (ADM). A key...
Dutch Regulator Cracks Down on Unauthorised Payout Conditions
Investigation Uncovers Unauthorised Practices
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has recently identified several licensed online gambling operators that have been applying unauthorised conditions when processing player credit payouts.
A thorough...