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Gordon Moody Secures NHS England Funding to Support Gambling Harm Services
Gordon Moody has signed a funding deal with NHS England to secure continued support for its gambling harm treatment services, though financial terms remain undisclosed. The charity also recently restructured its operations and intends to collaborate with NHS England and other partners to broaden access to care.

Panama Bill Would Criminalize Unauthorized Lottery Sales
Panama's proposed bill would criminalize clandestine lottery sales, with prison terms for large-scale operators, as the LNB ramps up enforcement and seeks tougher sanctions to recover an estimated $200 million in annual revenue lost to the black market.

Former Chilean Casino Regulator Joins New Supplier Association AgruGaming
Francisco Javier Leiva Vega, Chile's first Casino Superintendent, has been appointed Director of Institutional Relations at newly formed supplier association AgruGaming, which aims to help technology providers comply with current and future gambling regulations as online gambling legislation is debated in Congress.

Betano Data Reveals Overwhelming Punters' Support for Messi and Argentina in World Cup Final
Betano data shows 82% of users back Lionel Messi to lift his second straight World Cup as Argentina face Spain in the 2026 final, with Messi also leading scorer bets and Yamal dominating the young player market.

KSA orders TonyBet to scrap World Cup ad over indirect use of athlete imagery
The Dutch KSA ordered TonyBet to pull a World Cup ad that implicitly used recognisable footballers, violating the role-model ban. The operator complied, while the regulator continues intensified World Cup surveillance and previously warned VBet over banned live betting markets.

Minnesota federal judge denies Stake.us request to move gambling lawsuit to arbitration
A federal judge in Minnesota has denied Stake.us's motion to compel arbitration in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the site operates as an illegal online gambling platform, allowing the case to move forward in court.

Pascal raises $9M Series A to target institutional prediction market traders
Prediction market startup Pascal has closed a $9 million Series A led by Union Square Ventures, building on a $6 million seed round. The company targets institutional traders with perpetual futures-style event contracts and faces a regulatory landscape under increasing scrutiny.

Lib Dem peer fails again to rein in gambling sponsorship as UK government holds firm
Lord Foster's attempt to amend the Sporting Events Bill to ban gambling sponsorship and unlicensed data collection was defeated in the Lords, as the government reiterates its preference to handle gambling policy through the existing Gambling Act review rather than via ad-hoc amendments.

Alberta iGaming Launch Sets New Benchmark for Canadian Regulation, Says CGA
The Canadian Gaming Association hails Alberta's regulated iGaming launch as a model for balancing taxation, regulation and consumer protection, with 22 sites live on day one and a 70% channelization target set for the first year.

Tipico and Sporthilfe Select 62 Elite Athletes for Tailored Champion Fund
Tipico and Sporthilfe have selected 62 athletes from over 30 sports for the new Tipico Champion Fund, which tailors financial support to individual performance needs rather than fixed grants.

Slotegrator Adds Progressive Web App Support to Casino Builder Platform
Slotegrator's new Progressive Web App feature for Casino Builder lets iGaming operators offer an app-like mobile experience without relying on Apple App Store or Google Play, solving common distribution issues and providing full control over updates and player engagement.

1spin4win posts strong H1 2026 results with 47% GGR jump and 1,000 brand partnerships
1spin4win reported strong H1 2026 results with GGR up 47% YoY, player numbers growing 59%, and expanding partnerships to over 1,000 brands. The company continues to see significant growth in Latin America and Africa and won Slot Studio of the Year at iGB L!VE.