Author: Charles Shephardson

Polymarket has been blocked in Lithuania after the country’s gambling authority determined the platform was attempting to circumvent restrictions on illegal remote gambling. The Lošimų priežiūros tarnyba, known as LPT, is the first regulator in its sector to take action against the prediction markets giant operating in the Baltic region. Lithuanian authorities concluded that Polymarket’s operations amounted to a cover for illegal gambling activity, despite the platform’s branding as a prediction market service. The LPT stated that its investigation identified clear signs of gambling within Polymarket’s model, specifically the buying and selling of predictions on event outcomes between participants. “Although…

GR8_TECH is set to present its newest product, GREAT_WHITE LABEL, at SBC Summit 2026, targeting operators seeking faster routes to competitive markets. The solution has already been stress-tested in live LATAM operations, delivering results that include a three-week launch timeline and 99.99% uptime. Operators using the platform can also expect to break even within their first year, a milestone GR8_TECH says has been proven in real-world conditions. White label removes the traditional barriers to market entry, eliminating the need for a full integration project, a platform to maintain, or an operational stack to build from scratch. GR8_TECH handles the technology,…

The Gambling Commission has published its Annual Report for the April 2025 to March 2026 financial year, alongside the third wave of its Gambling Survey for Great Britain datasets. The report confirms 2025/26 as a record year for the British gambling industry, with gross gambling yield rising 4.4% to £17.5 billion from £16.7 billion the prior year. Excluding all reported lotteries, total gross gambling yield reached £13.2 billion, representing a 4.7% year-on-year increase across the sector. The Remote Casino, Betting and Bingo sector recorded a total gross gambling yield of £8.3 billion, reflecting a 6.9% increase compared with the previous…

Genius Sports has taken a significant step into the prediction markets space with the launch of a brand new comparison platform called Prediction.com. The London-based sportstech company used the Legend media network it acquired in February 2026 to build and deploy the new site. The $1.2 billion acquisition of Legend provided Genius Sports with the infrastructure needed to create a functioning comparison destination for prediction markets. Prediction.com is designed to operate in a similar fashion to Oddschecker, the well-established odds comparison affiliate website widely used across the regulated betting industry. The platform currently pulls in data from 11 apps, including…

Catena Media has appointed a former Accenture Managing Director to serve as its interim Chief Technology Officer, the iGaming affiliate company has confirmed. The move signals Catena Media’s continued effort to strengthen its leadership team at the technology level during a significant period of transition for the business. Catena Media has undergone considerable change in recent years, reshaping its portfolio and refocusing its strategy to improve profitability and long-term performance across its affiliate operations. The appointment of an interim CTO from a consultancy background like Accenture suggests the company is prioritising operational efficiency and technological modernisation within its platform infrastructure.…

The conversation around crypto casinos has shifted dramatically over the past two years, moving well beyond its origins as a regulatory grey zone. What was once associated primarily with anonymity-seeking players has matured into a structural force, with licensed operators now active in more than 40 jurisdictions worldwide. Stablecoins have emerged as the dominant payment method for wagering volume across a growing share of the global market. For Vitalii Smoliarenko, business development manager at Zenith, the story is less about a generation discovering a new gambling format and more about fundamental changes in player expectations. The instinct to frame crypto…

The House of Lords Liaison Committee has recommended a sweeping ban on gambling advertising in the UK, urging the government to act as soon as is “practicable.” The cross-party committee reached its conclusion after hearing three panels on 17 June, weighing key research-based policy considerations around gambling harm. The committee’s report summary identifies a core contradiction, stating that reducing gambling harm and facilitating sector growth represent “a fundamental tension within the Government’s approach.” As a result, the committee has urged the government to abandon its growth objective entirely in favour of a more robust public health stance. Lord Foster of…

GeoLocs by mkodo has officially launched Fraud Shield, a new fraud detection and player risk management solution built for regulated gaming operators worldwide. The platform is designed to help operators identify, investigate and prevent fraudulent activity across a range of threat types that continue to grow in sophistication. Fraud Shield targets specific problem areas including account sharing, multi-accounting, location spoofing, bonus abuse and collusion between players on gaming platforms. The launch arrives at a time when operators are facing increasingly advanced attempts to circumvent platform controls and exploit promotional offers for financial gain. Industry estimates place the annual cost of…

ENJOY Gaming is entering a new phase of growth after a strong commercial year, with chief commercial officer Christos Zoulianitis outlining what lies ahead for the business. The company has spent the past 12 months racking up notable milestones, spanning product launches across both slots and live casino, alongside meaningful moves into new regulated markets. One of the most significant steps has been ENJOY Gaming’s entry into Italy, a competitive and closely watched market that has become central to the company’s European ambitions. Zoulianitis described the Italian launch as a platform for sustained progress, saying the goal is to build…

Rank Group’s chief executive has pointed to the company’s omni-channel approach as a critical tool for managing the increasing tax burden facing the business. The operator, which runs both digital and land-based gambling products, believes combining these two channels gives it a competitive structural advantage over purely online rivals. The UK government’s decision to raise Remote Gaming Duty has placed significant financial pressure on operators across the sector, forcing many to reassess their cost and revenue strategies. Rank Group’s omni-channel model means it can spread operational costs and customer acquisition efforts across both its physical venues and online platforms simultaneously.…