Australia’s wagering sector is preparing for another structural change as NextBet moves to integrate PlayUp into its platform ahead of a planned launch on March 1. The transition forms part of a broader consolidation trend within the country’s online betting market, where operators seek scale and operational efficiency amid regulatory and commercial pressures. Account Migration And Platform Changes Customers of PlayUp recently...
FDJ UNITED has announced senior leadership changes alongside a set of financial results shaped by higher taxes and softer performance in its online betting arm. The group confirmed that Nils Andén, who previously led Kindred Group and most recently headed FDJ’s online betting and gaming division, will leave the company after overseeing the integration of Kindred into the business. Pascal...
Novig has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round as the company works to reposition itself within the regulated prediction market sector. The latest investment values the New York-based sports trading platform at approximately $500 million and increases its total capital raised to more than $105 million. Asset manager Pantera Capital led the round, with participation from Multicoin...
A new national lottery game will begin drawings on Sunday, February 22, giving players across much of the United States a chance to win annual payments that could last a lifetime. The game, called Millionaire for Life, will hold its first drawing at 10:15 p.m. Central Time and continue with nightly drawings at the same time. The Multi-State Lottery Association...
SkyCity Entertainment Group recorded weaker financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2025, as mandatory carded play in New Zealand and increased compliance spending weighed on earnings. Management nevertheless maintained full-year guidance and pointed to the recently opened New Zealand International Convention Center (NZICC) as a key contributor to second-half growth. Revenue and Earnings Reflect Operational Shifts Group-wide...
Dutch gambling authorities have intensified enforcement activity across multiple cases, ordering the prediction market platform Polymarket to stop operating in the Netherlands while also pursuing payment of an earlier penalty involving a charitable lottery operator. Both matters highlight the regulator’s position on licensing requirements, consumer protection, and financial transparency within the country’s gambling framework. Polymarket Ordered to Stop Dutch Operations The Netherlands...
Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling market produced $590.6 million in total revenue during January, reflecting year-on-year growth driven largely by online casino activity and stronger sports betting returns. State authorities also reported approximately $250 million in tax revenue from gaming operations during the month. Casinos across the state recorded gains across several segments, with digital gaming continuing to expand its share of total...
The Malta Gaming Authority has published the outcome of a sector-wide supervisory review focused on how online B2C operators implement self-exclusion and responsible gambling measures in Malta. The exercise assessed whether safeguards operate effectively in practice and clarified regulatory expectations concerning player protection. Authorities initiated the review during the first half of 2025 following complaints that some players who had self-excluded...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he does not believe Giannis Antetokounmpo violated league rules by investing in prediction market platform Kalshi, though he acknowledged the broader gambling environment continues to shift quickly. Antetokounmpo recently revealed that he had become a shareholder in Kalshi, a federally regulated exchange where users trade on the outcomes of events, including sports-related markets. The announcement...
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has appointed Kevin Mullally as its first Chief Executive Officer, establishing a permanent executive leadership role as the organization expands its international engagement. The newly created position reflects broader growth within the regulatory network and the increasingly complex environment surrounding global gambling oversight. Leadership Role Expands Global Coordination The association confirmed that its governance...