Author: Andrew Fletcher

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Danish Gambling Authority to strengthen cross-border regulatory collaboration. The agreement covers key areas including compliance monitoring, supervision, information sharing, and enforcement across both jurisdictions. Both regulators oversee many of the same gambling operators, making coordinated approaches to market oversight increasingly important in a digital-first environment. A meeting between GRAI CEO Anne Marie Caulfield and Danish Gambling Authority Director General Anders Dorph provided the platform to exchange perspectives on shared regulatory challenges. The two officials used the meeting to align approaches where possible, particularly as online gambling…

Playtech has forecast its full-year adjusted EBITDA at a minimum of €270 million, significantly above the current analyst consensus figure of €219 million. The UK-based gaming supplier delivered first-half adjusted EBITDA of over €155 million, representing a 70% year-over-year increase for the six months ending June 30, 2026. Strong performances across the United States and Latin American markets, particularly Mexico and Colombia, were credited as the primary drivers behind the impressive half-year results. CEO Mor Weizer said: “We achieved an excellent performance in the first half of 2026, reflecting continued momentum in regulated markets, notably the Americas and certain European…

T5C has officially launched as a standalone sports betting technology brand following its separation from Checkd Group, where it previously operated as the internal development unit known as Checkd Dev. The new studio went live in July 2026, marking a significant structural shift for a team that had spent years building the technical foundations underpinning one of igaming’s most prominent affiliate operations. With a 17-year industry track record, the group behind T5C was responsible for the technology infrastructure that helped drive Checkd Group’s growth across multiple social media channels and audience engagement platforms. Operating independently, T5C will focus exclusively on…

England’s stunning 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium has left UK bookmakers counting significant losses following a historic Round of 16 clash at the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions progressed to the quarter-finals in front of 80,000 fans in Mexico City, with 16 players stepping onto the pitch during a dramatic and unforgettable encounter. Flutter Entertainment-owned Sky Bet reportedly paid out approximately £11.6 million on the match, despite the seriously inconvenient 2:00am kick-off time for UK-based punters. Independent operator Geoff Banks described the result as “our most expensive loss in any football match,” underlining just how damaging…

Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman have been granted permission by the Court of Appeal Civil Division to appeal their privacy case against the UK Gambling Commission. The permission was granted on 18 June, in a development that appears to have gone largely unnoticed by industry observers until now. The pair left Entain predecessor GVC Holdings in 2020 and have since been embroiled in a series of legal proceedings with significant implications for the sector. Both men are separately due to stand trial at Southwark Crown Court in February 2028, charged with conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to bribe relating to…

DELULU Gaming has begun rolling out its titles on Stake, one of the world’s most recognised crypto casino brands, weeks before its official market launch. The studio’s formal introduction to the global iGaming market is scheduled for July 13, making its early appearance on Stake a notable development for a brand yet to officially debut. Appearing on a platform of Stake’s scale before a hard launch represents significant early validation for any new game studio entering a crowded marketplace. Stake has grown into one of the world’s largest online casino and sportsbook brands, serving millions of players across numerous international…

Australia’s National Anti-Scam Centre, a sub-agency of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has launched a dedicated taskforce targeting fraudulent online casinos. The scams have been labelled “scambling” and mimic the look and feel of legitimate gambling websites and mobile apps used by real players. These fake platforms accept deposits from victims, interfere with gameplay, block withdrawals, or demand further payments before releasing supposed winnings. Scamwatch received 806 scambling reports in 2025, a notable increase compared with the 677 reports recorded throughout 2024. Reported financial losses rose sharply over the same period, climbing from around A$449,000 to A$1.6 million within…

Play’n GO has launched its complete games portfolio with Betano in Colombia, deepening the supplier’s presence across the Latin American region through Kaizen Gaming’s well-known brand. The rollout immediately gives Betano Colombia customers access to flagship titles including Book of Dead and Reactoonz, alongside the supplier’s broader catalogue. Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, authorised Kaizen Gaming Colombia to operate Betano.co back in November 2024, making it the 16th licensed online betting operator in the country. Coljuegos currently lists 15 authorised online operators including Betano, following the approval of Mr. Yoker as the most recent entrant in May this year. Michele Stefanelli,…

The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed it will introduce financial risk assessments in a “careful, staged way,” with higher initial thresholds than originally planned. In stage one, assessments carried out by the industry’s largest operators will only be triggered when net deposits from over-25s exceed £5,000 during any rolling 24-hour period. The UKGC expects this threshold to affect less than 0.5% of accounts, meaning the vast majority of players will not be subject to any checks at this stage. In a move that acting CEO Sarah Gardner admits is “really unusual,” the regulator has stated it will not pursue enforcement…

The Betting and Gaming Council has described itself as “deeply disappointed and frustrated” with the Gambling Commission’s decision to introduce financial risk assessments in stages. The UKGC’s announcement follows months of uncertainty over a proposal that has drawn objections from operators, racing bodies, campaigners and several parliamentarians. Under the first stage, the largest operators will assess customers aged 25 and over whose net deposits exceed £5,000 in any rolling 24-hour period. That threshold is notably higher than levels previously considered by the Commission during its earlier consultation phases. BGC chief executive Grainne Hurst said the delays in implementation and revised…