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FanDuel Closes Fairmount Park Sportsbook as Online Bets Dominate
The operator shut down in-person betting on sports other than horse racing at the Illinois racetrack, where online handle topped $928M in Q1 against just over $1.3M at retail.
FanDuel Closes Fairmount Park Sportsbook as Online Bets Dominate
The operator shut down in-person betting on sports other than horse racing at the Illinois racetrack, where online handle topped $928M in Q1 against just over $1.3M at retail.
Light & Wonder Warns ASX Investors Its Governance Will Not Always Follow Australian Norms
Incorporated in Nevada and managed from the US, the gaming supplier told its first sole ASX annual meeting that pay structures, diversity policy and board decisions will reflect US corporate practice, not local recommendations.
Finland Sets €20 Slot Cap as 2027 Licence Market Takes Shape
Finland's draft gambling rules would cap online slot stakes at €20, ban autoplay and require 15-minute player reminders before the 2027 licence launch
Playtech Lands First North American Poker Deal Through FanDuel
iPoker now powers PokerStars on FanDuel across Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ontario, giving Playtech its first live proof point in regulated North American poker.
Entain Presses IPO Over Unlicensed Gambling Trade Marks
Entain says 14 UK-facing gambling brands it reviewed lacked a Gambling Commission licence, raising questions over access to UK trade mark protections.
Entain Presses IPO Over Unlicensed Gambling Trade Marks
Entain says 14 UK-facing gambling brands it reviewed lacked a Gambling Commission licence, raising questions over access to UK trade mark protections.
UK Workers Warned World Cup Sweepstakes May Breach Gambling Law
UK employees who run World Cup 2026 office sweepstakes have been reminded that workplace lotteries are only exempt from licensing if they follow strict Gambling Commission rules.
UK Workers Warned World Cup Sweepstakes May Breach Gambling Law
UK employees who run World Cup 2026 office sweepstakes have been reminded that workplace lotteries are only exempt from licensing if they follow strict Gambling Commission rules.
FanDuel Predicts Adds OG Prediction Markets Ahead of World Cup
The partnership with Crypto.com brings a second CFTC-regulated derivatives route to FanDuel Predicts, with new sports, entertainment, and combination contracts set to go live this week.
FanDuel Predicts Adds OG Prediction Markets Ahead of World Cup
The partnership with Crypto.com brings a second CFTC-regulated derivatives route to FanDuel Predicts, with new sports, entertainment, and combination contracts set to go live this week.
Gambling Commission Tells Operators: AML Policies Without Proof Will Cost You
Director of Enforcement John Pierce named four specific liability areas at the GAMLG conference: PML oversight, AI tools, white-label partners and threshold-based reviews. Each one is active in enforcement casework.
Gambling Commission Tells Operators: AML Policies Without Proof Will Cost You
Director of Enforcement John Pierce named four specific liability areas at the GAMLG conference: PML oversight, AI tools, white-label partners and threshold-based reviews. Each one is active in enforcement casework.
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How Do Casinos Make Money on Poker? The Rake Explained
Casinos take a cut from every pot dealt. Here is how rake works and what it costs you.
How Do Casinos Make Money on Poker? The Rake Explained
Casinos take a cut from every pot dealt. Here is how rake works and what it costs you.
Australia Gambling Laws and Regulation
Australia's online gambling rules are stricter than most assume and the lines are not always obvious.
Your Complete Guide to Gambling Licences
A gambling licence determines which markets you can enter and whether banks and suppliers will work with you.
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Explore the gambling industry market by market. We track regional developments, regulatory changes, commercial trends, and local business dynamics to help readers understand where the sector is moving next.
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What Is a Sweepstakes Casino? The Two-Currency Model Explained
How the two-currency sweepstakes model works, what coins you can redeem, and what to check before you start playing.
What Is a Social Casino? A Closer Look at Virtual Gaming Platforms
How social casinos work, what makes them different from real-money platforms, and what to watch out for before playing.
Retail Betting: How In-Person Sportsbooks Still Fit the Business
How retail sports betting works, where you can place in-person wagers, and why physical sportsbooks still make sense alongside online platforms.
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Events
Follow the key conferences, expos, and networking events across the global gambling sector. From major summits to niche industry meetups, this section helps readers track where business, regulation, and new ideas come together.
iGB L!VE is an annual iGaming trade show and conference in London. It will take two days. More than 15,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors and sponsors are expected in 2026. Casino, sports betting, and affiliate marketing are all on the table. Multiple stages run across both days, with sessions...
iGaming FinTech Amsterdam covers financial technology, payments, and fraud prevention over three days. It is one of three events under Triple Tech Summer ’26. The other two are iGaming MarTech Amsterdam and iGaming RegTech Amsterdam, which cover marketing and regulatory technology. Sessions will dig into payment technologies, cryptocurrency, fraud prevention,...
G2E is an annual gaming trade expo and conference. In 2026, more than 25,000 professionals and over 400 exhibitors from 120+ countries will attend. The expo floor has eight categories. They span slots, iGaming, lottery, sports betting, and hospitality tech. Over 100 education sessions are on the programme, grouped around...
SBC Summit is an annual gaming and betting conference in Lisbon. It runs for three days. The 2026 edition expects 40,000 attendees, 550-plus speakers, and 800 exhibitors. Two venues host the event: Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena. The exhibition floor has eight zones. They span iGaming, sports betting,...
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Profiles, updates, and background on the businesses driving the gambling sector. A practical way to keep track of operators, affiliates, suppliers, and other key names across the industry.
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AFFS.com Partners
AFFS.com Partners is a casino affiliate programme operating its own portfolio of self-managed online casino brands. A recent entrant to the affiliate market, the programme operates from a Seychelles-registered entity and functions as a direct advertiser. Casino.guru and major European comparison sites are among the publicly confirmed affiliate partners.
Axe Casino Affiliates
Axe Casino Affiliates is the affiliate programme of Axe Casino, a single-brand online casino operated by Dama N.V. Dama N.V. is a Curaçao and Cyprus-licensed operator managing multiple online casino brands globally. The programme has attracted over 1,000 partners and positions itself on transparency and a negative carryover policy.
Aff Republic
Aff Republic is the affiliate programme of Altacore N.V. and GBL Solutions N.V., two Curaçao-licensed casino operators. Now in its fifth year, the programme promotes three online casino brands across European and emerging markets. Its reputation in affiliate communities rests on a negative carryover policy and tiered commission flexibility.
Playamo Partners
PlayAmo Partners is the affiliate programme of Dama N.V., a Curaçao-licensed casino operator. Now in its second decade, the programme has grown to over 1,000 registered affiliate partners globally. The portfolio spans 15+ licensed casino brands across regulated and emerging markets.
Boomerang Partners
Boomerang Partners is an affiliate programme that also operates its own portfolio of casino and sportsbook brands. The programme has grown to more than 3,000 affiliate partners across 40+ markets. Their flagship sportsbook is the brand behind the programme's AC Milan regional partnership.
7bit Partners
7Bit Partners is the affiliate programme of Direx N.V., a Curaçao-licensed casino operator. The programme has operated for over a decade, establishing it among the longer-standing crypto-casino affiliate programmes in the market. Its positioning centres on crypto-first casino brands and a tiered commission structure.