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bet365 to overhaul AML systems following AUSTRAC enforceable undertaking

AUSTRAC will require bet365, to strengthen its anti‑money laundering controls after identifying serious gaps in how it manages risk and reports suspicious activity. bet365 today entered into a legally binding...

Regulation
Australia issues $24 million in penalties to illegal online gambling providers

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) welcomes today’s Federal Court orders imposing $24.24 million in penalties on providers and promoters of prohibited online poker services operated under the names...

Regulation
Banijay Gaming acquires French operator JOA

Banijay Gaming is to acquire JOA, marking another important step in its strategy to build a European diversified gaming leader in light of evolving customer expectations, from funds managed by Blackstone and...

M&A
World Cup boom sees prediction markets post record revenue

The 2026 FIFA World Cup sparked a surge in trading volumes on prediction market platforms in June. Kalshi saw over $31 billion in trading, a 70% increase from May, while...

Prediction Markets
Powerball Money officially lands in the uk this month, bringing the world’s biggest rolling jackpots

For the first time ever, Powerball® is launching outside of the United States, offering UK players the chance to win life-changing prizes through a game with jackpots that can climb...

Lotto
Gala rolls out ‘The Joy Effect’ activation

Gala is bringing its latest brand platform, The Joy Effect, to the streets of the UK with a new experiential activation inspired by the small, unexpected moments that brighten people’s...

Marketing
Pragmatic Play delivers high voltage thrills in BIG BASS BLAST

Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has powered up its iconic Big Bass franchise with the launch of Big Bass Blast, an electrifying new release packed with escalating...

Games
TaDa accelerates LatAm growth with Peru licence approval

Award-winning TaDa Gaming has added to its significant roster of global licences through recognition from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR).  This marks another milestone in the company’s...

Licensing
Denmark gambling revenue up 21% in May

The gambling market in May 2026: Significant increase in total gambling spend. Danes’ gambling spend increased in May 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to the latest...

Finance News
Spotify deletes streams of chart-topping song after suspicious Kalshi bets

Spotify has removed 500,000 streams from a global number-one hit due to a suspicious bet on the online prediction market Kalshi. The track in question is ‘Earrings’ from American singer-songwriter Malcolm...

Prediction Markets