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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.
South Korean Youth Gambling Reports Surge 74% in Second Month of Voluntary Scheme
South Korean police received 806 voluntary reports of youth cyber gambling in two months, with cases rising 74% month-on-month and average losses of KRW 3 million, prompting referrals to addiction treatment and debt support.
Iconic21: Tournament traffic winners rely on embedded agility, not just speed
Iconic21 argues that winning a World Cup traffic surge depends on embedding agility into production systems, not just rushing content. The provider illustrates the point with parallel live-casino launches, showing that designed-in customisation beats last-minute improvisation.
Greentube Enters Alberta as Canadian Commercial Market Opens
Greentube has obtained an AGLC licence to supply online casino games in Alberta, marking its second Canadian province after Ontario and entering the market on its first day of commercial operations.