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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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Ainsworth records order puts Novomatic buyout back in focus
Kjerulf Ainsworth's reported records access renews the Novomatic dispute. We examine the bid history, valuation, minority rights and business risks.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Free Spins After Jumpman: Britain Sets Out Its Tax Rewrite
The Finance Bill sets out proposed changes to free spins and remote gaming duty. We examine bonus chains, prizes and what casino operators should watch.
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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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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.
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Play’n GO Sale Report Puts Revenue Quality in Focus
We examine what Play’n GO’s reported sale plans could mean for revenue quality, distribution and the earnings needed to support a higher valuation.
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PENN's Texas Bet Began Long Before This Election
PENN plans a stronger Texas gambling push. We examine its racing interests, the 2012 Retama deal, political hurdles and the risks of waiting for reform.
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Betfred declines Classics renewal as tax pressure reaches racing
Betfred declines a three-year renewal for Britain’s five Classics. We examine the tax pressure behind the decision and what it means for racing funding.
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DraftKings cuts outlook as prediction markets test its growth model
DraftKings cuts its 2026 earnings outlook as Predictions spending rises. We examine the customer payback model and the risk to sports market access.