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Affordability checks row escalates as BHA claims Gambling Commission ignored data requests
The UK Gambling Commission faces mounting criticism over financial risk assessments, with the BHA alleging its data requests were ignored and racing estimating £60m annual losses, as political and legal pressures intensify.
Golden Nugget Relocates Downtown's Only Poker Room with Upgraded Amenities
Golden Nugget Las Vegas has relocated its poker room to the Rush Tower lobby, offering 63 seats, upgraded amenities, and its signature $1-$2 uncapped games, with a formal grand opening on July 28.
Nevada Hits New Employment Peak in June as Las Vegas Leads Gains
Nevada added 3,800 jobs in June, pushing nonfarm employment to a record 1,614,100, driven by Las Vegas gains, though the state's 5.1% unemployment rate remained above the national average.
Tax hike fuels UK offshore gambling expansion, H2 analysis shows
H2 Gambling Capital's modelling shows that the UK's offshore online gambling market has grown sharply, with gross gaming yield rising from £200m in 2019 to an estimated £685m in 2025, driven largely by the government's Remote Gaming Duty increase. Licensed operators' market share fell to 92% in 2025 and is forecast to decline further to 85% by 2031.
France's ANJ orders ISP block on Polymarket after two-year gambling probe
France's gambling regulator ANJ has ordered internet service providers to block the prediction market platform Polymarket, concluding a two-year investigation that found it offered unlicensed gambling. The regulator cited risks such as addiction, market integrity, and weak KYC, while a European joint initiative targets similar platforms.
Brazilian Appeals Judge Upholds Nationwide Suspension of Pixbet Over Age Verification Failures
A Brazilian appeals judge has upheld the nationwide suspension of betting operator Pixbet, finding it failed to implement adequate age-verification technology including facial recognition, and rejecting arguments that the lower court lacked jurisdiction. The platform remains blocked until it proves it can effectively prevent minors from accessing its services.
Anonymity central to breaking down stigma in gambling harm support, BetBlocker report finds
BetBlocker's survey of 1,095 users finds that anonymity is a critical enabler of gambling harm support, with 85% citing it as a central feature and 30% naming fear of stigma as the reason. The report also highlights the growing prevalence of gambling in Africa, where Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria accounted for the most responses.
Katarína Polách Klčovská Named CEO of SYNOT Group in Leadership Restructuring
SYNOT Group has appointed Katarína Polách Klčovská as its first Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, tasking her with day-to-day management and strategic growth as the group professionalises its leadership structure.
Cirsa Acquires Majority Stake in Historic Portuguese Casino Figueira
Cirsa takes majority control of Casino Figueira in Portugal, complementing its online acquisition, as part of an aggressive M&A push that also includes a recent entry into Paraguay. The company cites cash funding and a strong financial position to support further deals.
Yggdrasil Strengthens Balkan Presence with Operator Deals and Product Expansion
Yggdrasil is expanding across the Balkans with new operator partnerships in Croatia, Serbia, and Romania, focusing on high-performing games like Valley of the Gods and Barbarossa DoubleMax, while its regional manager minimises the black market threat and calls for stronger regulator-industry cooperation.
PlayCity Reports 6,000+ Illegal Gambling Sites for Blocking in 2026
PlayCity has submitted more than 6,000 illegal gambling sites for blocking so far in 2026, underlining its ongoing compliance and anti-illegal gambling actions.
Gamstop CMO Calls for Unified Industry Front Against Black-Market Gambling
Gamstop CMO Katie Reynolds-Jones urges social media platforms to intensify action against non-Gamstop casino ads and calls for unified stakeholder alignment to combat the black market, emphasising that consumer protection must remain the core of regulation.