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CFTC's Louisiana lawsuit raises the stakes for Kalshi
CFTC lawsuits against Louisiana and Arkansas put Kalshi's state access in focus. We examine the legal history, temporary order and business risks.
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Romania's permit impasse tests Superbet's retail model
Romania's gambling permit impasse puts retail venues under pressure. We examine FEDBET's figures, the legal history and Superbet's response.
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ACMA's triple lock puts wagering ad platforms on notice
ACMA explains Australia's January wagering ad rules. We examine triple lock, the Murphy inquiry and the risks for operators, publishers and affiliates.
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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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Codere Online’s 31% Growth Faces a Post-World Cup Test
Codere Online’s revenue rose 31% in Q3, but unchanged guidance, fewer active players in Mexico and regulatory risks put the quality of growth in focus.
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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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Chile’s Online Gambling Bill Faces a Prohibition Push
Chile’s Senate committee has advanced online gambling prohibition proposals. We examine the licensing dispute, existing enforcement and risks for operators.
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Brazil's Betting Ban Extension Puts the Cost of Waiting in Focus
Brazil has extended its betting prohibition. We examine the March deadline, licence questions and the spending decisions facing operators and their partners.
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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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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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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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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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Brazil’s Betting Ban Cases Are Paused After CDA’s Reversal
Brazil’s STF has paused lower-court constitutional challenges to the betting ban after CDA’s reversal. The wider constitutional dispute remains unresolved.
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Gamban’s Free Return Tests England’s New Prevention Funding
Gamban’s announced return to free access in England puts a provisional £2.7m levy allocation to the test on continuity, support and evidence of results.
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Santander’s Gambling Case Tests the Promise of Payment Blocks
A Santander complaint puts gambling blocks, account coverage and support under scrutiny. We examine what the ombudsman’s decision does and does not establish.
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CDA Gaming’s Brazil Reprieve Is Suspended as Licence Dispute Deepens
CDA Gaming’s interim relief in Brazil was suspended on 6 November. We examine the licence dispute, the corrected chronology and the limits of a temporary court victory.
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Inspired’s Comparable Growth Faces a Changing UK Tax Test
Inspired’s Q3 comparable growth shows supplier resilience, while Brazil’s shutdown, future UK machine-duty changes and cash generation test its limits.
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FanDuel Faces Hearing Over Bill Simmons’ Proxy Bets
Massachusetts will examine FanDuel’s handling of wagers described by Bill Simmons. We explain why device location and account control raise separate questions.
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Superbet’s €500m Greek Plan Raises the Stakes for Retention
Superbet’s six-year Greek investment plan pairs sponsorship with technology. We examine repeat use, wagering figures and the costs behind sustainable retention.