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EGBA corrects gambling harm funding figure by €84.1m
EGBA has revised 2024 gambling harm funding from €148.9m to €64.8m. We examine the correction, the 2025 growth figure and the questions it raises.
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Betfair wins Ashton case as High Court defines narrow duty of care
Betfair wins the Ashton negligence case. We examine the High Court ruling, the 2023 inquest and what the decision means for gambling operators.
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Digital Card Rips Test the Line Between Collecting and Gambling
Digital card rips draw PrizePicks, Underdog and FanDuel’s interest. We examine instant buybacks, physical cards, legal history and the quality of growth.
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What Britain’s New Youth Gambling Figures Really Show
Britain’s youth gambling survey finds lower own-money participation. We examine age-restricted access, the harm screen, advertising and the limits of the data.
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Bulgaria’s Gambling Ad Reform Puts Affiliates at Risk
Bulgaria’s proposed gambling ad reforms threaten its new affiliate licensing regime. We examine the history, business costs and consumer protection questions.
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World Cup Study Finds New Football Bettors Feel Less Informed
A Gambling Commission World Cup study finds new football bettors feel less informed. We examine bonus understanding, AI use and the lessons for the industry.
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The NBA Cameo That Tests DraftKings' VIP Defence
DraftKings disclosed a Miles McBride Cameo sent to a customer. We examine athlete consent, VIP gift controls and the history behind congressional scrutiny.
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Aristocrat Names Its Next CEO as Digital Growth Faces a Profit Test
Dafne Guisard is set to succeed Trevor Croker at Aristocrat in April 2027. We examine its digital profits, strategy and the challenges she will inherit.
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GAN’s UK Licence Exit Tests Sega Sammy’s Platform Reset
GAN’s reported UK licence surrender puts Sega Sammy’s restructuring in focus. We examine the acquisition history, platform migration and risks for customers.
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Brightstar’s Profit Squeeze Shows the Cost of a Lottery Licence
Brightstar Lottery cut its 2026 outlook. We examine Italy Lotto’s licence cost, the gap between profit and cash flow, and the risks behind long concessions.
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Casumo’s Spinumo Ad Breaches ASA Rules on Repetitive Gambling
ASA has ruled against Casumo’s Spinumo advert. We examine daily bonus missions, the history of UK bonus rules and the risks behind repeat participation.
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Catena Media Revenue Falls 30% as Search Pressures Mount
Catena Media’s Q3 revenue fell 30%. We examine search disruption, its North American reset and the risks behind loyalty products and traffiqX.
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Britain’s Illegal Gambling Crackdown Follows the Money
The Gambling Commission is targeting illegal gambling payments and assets. We examine its £40m referrals, earlier Visa work and the test of lasting results.
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Gambling Policy Commission Faces Questions Over Derek Webb Funding
Derek Webb provides seed funding for the Gambling Policy Commission. We examine its independence claim, past policy links and approach to evidence.
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England’s £39.7m Gambling Prevention Fund Faces Fresh Scrutiny
England’s £39.7m gambling prevention fund faces scrutiny. We examine OHID’s provisional awards, possible legal challenges and continuity of support.
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Bally’s Intralot’s Revenue Surge Brings a Tougher Test for the evoke Deal
Bally’s Intralot’s revenue has surged after its BII acquisition. We examine comparable earnings, UK tax, debt and the proposed takeover of evoke.
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Playtech Raises Its 2026 Forecast as Risks Build for 2027
Playtech expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA above €300m. We examine Hard Rock Digital, the Snaitech sale and the UK, Brazil and competition risks facing 2027.
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Allwyn’s €50m Kambi Deal Puts the Cost of Sportsbook Control in Focus
Allwyn’s €50m Kambi agreement brings sportsbook technology in-house. We examine the Novibet history, recurring costs, trading services and delivery risks.
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Britain’s Illegal Betting Surge Puts Gambling Reform Under Scrutiny
IFHA traffic research shows Britain’s illegal betting surge and a retreat from the 2025 peak. We examine the financial estimates, reform dates and evidence.
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Loot Box Researchers Ask What Paid Random Rewards Teach Children
Lancaster and Edge Hill researchers plan to study children’s use of loot boxes. We examine the methods, legal limits and evidence needed to test safeguards.
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Entain Unites Ladbrokes and Coral Behind The Festive Four
Entain unites Ladbrokes and Coral for four days of Christmas jump racing. We examine the schedule, commercial case and contrast with Betfred’s decision.
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Prediction Markets Face the Cost of Fighting the States
Underdog’s Missouri challenge and Ohio restrictions show how state enforcement affects prediction-market brokers, suppliers and licensed gambling businesses.
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Britain’s New Gambling Review Goes Beyond the White Paper
Britain’s independent Gambling Policy Commission is reviewing the 2005 Act. We examine its questions, evidence standards and planned report for 2028.
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BC.GAME Seeks a New Name for Singapore’s Counter-Strike Major
BC.GAME has submitted an alternative identity for the Singapore Major. We examine why gambling-linked team names create risks beyond shirt sponsorship.