Around 50 gambling operators have applied for licences in Finland ahead of the 2027 market liberalisation. Most applicants are foreign companies undergoing detailed regulatory review.
Switzerland’s regulated lottery and sports betting turnover declined to CHF3.87 billion in 2025, with gross player yield down 3.7%. Online accounted for 24% of total revenue.
Wire Industries has received approval in principle in Gibraltar for its Wire Markets subsidiary. A prediction markets launch is planned for the 2026 NFL and major football seasons.
Ohio reported $800.1 million in sports betting handle for April, a 1 percent decline. Despite this, the regulated market recorded strong revenue growth.
Illinois approved language in its omnibus revenue bill to extend Bally’s temporary Chicago casino licence until September 2027. The move avoids a potential shutdown before the permanent property opens.
The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would end the state’s current single-provider sports betting setup. The bill advances potential structural changes to the market.
US Representatives introduced a bipartisan bill to fund a federal study on gambling disorder. The proposal would use a share of sports betting excise tax revenue for up to three years.
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has launched a market consultation before starting a tender to appoint a new gambling helpline operator.
Finland has received 50 B2C gambling licence applications as it prepares to open its re regulated market in July 2027. Processing times are currently around six months.
The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has named Ciarán Carruthers as its new CEO. The move comes as the country expands licensed land-based and online gaming.