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EGBA Members Reach €18bn Online Gaming Revenue in 2025
EGBA members reported €18 billion in online gaming revenue during 2025, driven by strong sports betting growth, rising customer activity and expanded licensing while continuing to strengthen responsible gambling initiatives across Europe.
Pragmatic Solutions Launches PAM Platform in Ireland
Pragmatic Solutions has launched its Player Account Management platform in Ireland, enabling operators to comply with the country’s new remote betting licensing regime and regulatory requirements under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.
Kambi Partners with Pure Casino Entertainment
Kambi has signed a multi-year agreement with Pure Casino Entertainment to supply sportsbook technology for its Alberta retail casinos and upcoming online betting platform, supporting the operator’s expansion ahead of the province’s regulated online sports betting market launch.
Vietnam Busts Illegal Gambling Rings Worth $75M
Vietnamese authorities dismantled multiple illegal gambling and football betting syndicates worth an estimated US$75 million during coordinated raids across Can Tho, Ninh Binh, and Da Nang, resulting in arrests, asset seizures, and ongoing investigations into nationwide betting networks.
Brazil World Cup Betting Surge Draws Regulatory Attention
Brazil’s World Cup campaign has fueled a sharp rise in betting activity, with Klavi reporting higher player deposits, while regulators investigate gambling advertisements broadcast during tournament coverage for potential violations of betting advertising rules.
Betano Reveals World Cup Betting Trends by Nation
Betano has released World Cup betting data showing Brazilian bettors continue to support the Seleção, while Endrick leads the Best Young Player market. The report also highlights betting trends in Argentina, Portugal, and Germany.
Brazil Regulator Targets Illegal Betting Operators
Brazil’s gambling regulator has praised the progress of the country’s regulated betting market, while shifting attention toward stronger enforcement measures aimed at unlicensed operators and illegal gambling activity.
Betano Supports Inclusive Football in Argentina
Betano has joined forces with Fundación Empate in Argentina to support inclusive football initiatives, providing training opportunities for athletes with Down syndrome and educational workshops for sports professionals across the country.
Brazil Identifies 25 Million Illegal Betting Users
Brazilian authorities have identified 25.2 million users linked to illegal betting platforms, leading to tougher enforcement measures targeting unlicensed operators, payment networks and promotional channels supporting the country’s underground gambling market.
Malaysia Eyes Global Cooperation on World Cup Betting
Malaysian authorities are intensifying efforts against illegal World Cup betting networks, with police prepared to cooperate with international agencies if investigations reveal links to cross-border gambling and match-fixing syndicates.
BetWarrior Extends Kambi Sportsbook Partnership
BetWarrior has signed a new multi-year agreement with Kambi Group, continuing to use its sportsbook technology as the operator expands across Argentina and other regulated Latin American markets, including Brazil and Peru.
Kaizen Gaming Launches AI-Powered Betano Trivia
Kaizen Gaming has launched Betano Trivia, a generative AI-powered live trivia experience available across 20 markets. Developed by Kaizen Labs, the free-to-play product combines AI-generated content, live gameplay, and prize-based competitions.
China Cracks Down on World Cup Gambling Networks
Chinese authorities have intensified enforcement against illegal gambling operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arresting suspects and dismantling betting networks involved in online wagering, social media promotion, and unauthorized gambling activities across several provinces.
Bangladesh Advances Gambling Prevention Act 2026
Bangladesh’s Cabinet has approved in principle the Gambling Prevention Act 2026, a proposed law designed to replace the 1867 framework and introduce regulations covering online gambling, betting, digital platforms, bookmakers, and sports integrity offenses.
European Regulators Target Unlicensed Prediction Markets
Nine European gambling regulators have agreed to strengthen cooperation against unlicensed prediction market operators, citing consumer protection and market integrity concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and future major sporting events.
Brazil Sports Minister Warns on Betting-Related Debt
Brazil’s Sports Minister Paulo Henrique Cordeiro warned that many citizens view betting as a path to financial improvement rather than entertainment, as authorities continue monitoring the sector’s social and economic impact.