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Entain Confirms 500 Job Cuts as UK Tax Hikes Bite
Entain is cutting 500 jobs (2% of workforce) to reduce costs and counter the impact of UK online gambling tax increases expected to add £200 million annually, while separately progressing a €425 million phased exit from its CEE operations.
World Cup Powers Svenska Spel to Best Q2 Since 2019 Re-regulation
Svenska Spel posted its best Q2 since Sweden's 2019 re-regulation, with net gaming revenue up 7% to SEK 1.96bn, driven by a 135% surge in June sports betting revenue during the World Cup and strong lottery growth; the state-owned operator also saw its online revenue share rise to 67%.
Choctaw Nation Taps Tutor Perini for $140M Pocola Casino Expansion
The Choctaw Nation has selected Tutor Perini Corporation for a $140m expansion of its Pocola casino resort, adding a 130-room hotel tower and renovating existing facilities, with completion expected in Q3 2026.
MelBet Ambassador Kamaru Usman to Headline UFC Fight Night 281 Against Dricus du Plessis
Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman, a MelBet global ambassador, will face former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis on July 18 in Oklahoma City, with MelBet offering a free-bet promotion for customers who wager on the main event.
Buenos Aires Province Bill Targets Influencer Ads and Age Checks for Online Betting
Deputies in Buenos Aires Province introduced a bill to ban gambling ads featuring influencers, athletes, and celebrities, and to enforce biometric age verification, with penalties up to license revocation.
Buenos Aires Lottery Teams Up with City Education Unit on Youth Gambling Prevention
Buenos Aires' Lotería de la Ciudad has signed an agreement with the city's education agency to provide responsible gambling training and awareness programs for youth, including free technical courses and workshops.
Onlyplay partnership lead outlines what operators will demand from providers in 2026
Anna Sergeieva of Onlyplay explains that in 2026, operators will prioritise AI readiness, structured data, social mechanics, strategic alignment, and long-term partnership value over basic integration and portfolio size.
Cambodia seeks regulatory guidance from Victoria’s VGCCC amid reputation cleanup
Cambodia's gaming regulator met with Victoria's VGCCC to share insights on casino regulation and compliance as the country fights to rebuild its reputation after being linked to online scam networks, including shutting down 91 casinos.
1spin4win Reveals Top H1 2026 Slots with Book of Money Leading
1spin4win named Book of Money its top-performing H1 2026 slot by bet count, with Classic Chilli 100 a close second despite a later launch. The provider also recorded a 47% GGR increase year-over-year, highlighting player demand for diverse game mechanics.
BOYLE Sports deepens Serbia tech hub with 65 new hires, targets 30% growth amid omni-channel push
BOYLE Sports has hired 65 staff for its Belgrade technology hub over the past year, with plans to increase the local workforce by 30%, and is simultaneously expanding its retail presence with a 400th shop at Galway Racecourse while navigating UK regulatory changes.
US Bipartisan Bill Mandates Facial Recognition Age Checks for Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets
A new bipartisan US bill would require online sportsbooks and prediction markets to use facial recognition to estimate users' ages before bets or trades, backed by Kalshi and ParentsRISE, with co-sponsors citing data showing high rates of underage gambling and thousands of flagged underage accounts.
1xCare Launches Advisory Committee as Member Quirino Mancini Highlights AI’s Role in Regional Player Safety
1xCare has appointed an Advisory Committee chaired by Simon Westbury to oversee its responsible gambling programme, while committee member Quirino Mancini separately analyzed regional AI adoption for player safety, highlighting Latin America's proactive stance, Africa's lag, and Europe's fragmentation.