Bally’s Intralot reported 180.5% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1, with the UK accounting for 64% of income. Management says the new Remote Gaming Duty has been absorbed without slowing growth.
Norway’s gambling regulator has ordered Norsk Tipping to introduce stricter controls on its KongKasino platform after player numbers doubled in five years. Authorities cite concerns over youth gambling and foreign market exposure.
Philippine gaming revenue fell 16% in Q1 2026 as online income declined sharply. Pagcor plans privatization, new minimum fees and a comprehensive online gaming law.
Romania has handed gambling licensing powers to local authorities, creating regulatory uncertainty for land-based operators and accelerating a shift toward online gambling.
A California judge issued a 45-day injunction blocking new blackjack-style and player-dealer regulations. The court found regulators may have exceeded their authority.
Sporttrade will end US sportsbook operations by late June as multiple states report strong iGaming growth in April. New Jersey and Pennsylvania lead in total revenue.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first tournament where Brazilian bettors can wager legally. Operators are turning to AI trading and localisation to compete in a rapidly growing market.
Alberta plans to open its regulated online gambling market on July 13. The framework is based on Ontario’s model with specific tax allocations and player protection measures.
Spain has launched a €950,620 research fund on gambling-related harm, administered by the DGOJ. The move comes alongside a consultation on tighter advertising rules.
A cross-party group of UK MPs has asked the Culture Secretary to suspend planned affordability checks by the Gambling Commission. They cite risks to horseracing, tax revenues, and the regulated betting market.