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UK Government Consultation Targets Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Across Sport and Culture, with Ban Proposed by August 2027
The UK DCMS has launched a second consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships across sport and culture, proposing an August 2027 start. Entain urges immediate voluntary action, while data shows 40% of Premier League clubs currently have unlicensed sponsors and illegal gambling turnover has surged to £16.6 billion.
Navigating Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance: The New Reality for Global iGaming Operators
Global iGaming operators can no longer rely on a single international license as more countries adopt their own regulatory frameworks. 1xBet illustrates how multi-jurisdictional compliance has become a continuous management challenge, requiring operators to adapt locally while maintaining consistent global standards.
Evolution settles UKGC probe for £4.75m, Galaxy deal lapses as CEO rules out UK strategy shift
Evolution has paid £4.75 million to settle a UK Gambling Commission probe into black market access, while CEO Martin Carlesund confirmed no change to UK operations and criticised rising gambling taxes. Meanwhile, the supplier’s acquisition of Galaxy Gaming has stalled after the July 2026 deadline passed, though neither party has walked away from the deal.
EGBA report: European online GGR hits €18bn as AML and safer gambling efforts intensify
EGBA's 2025 Annual Activity Report shows combined online GGR of €18bn, a 34% annual rise, while the association expanded its AML work, safer gambling initiatives, and membership—including Tipico's addition and Super Technologies' board appointment.
Blueprint Gaming Expands UK Presence via Broader NetBet Rapid Fire Jackpots Integration
Blueprint Gaming is rolling out its full Rapid Fire Jackpots progressive jackpot portfolio on NetBet's UK platform, expanding a partnership that began in 2025. The integration aims to increase player engagement through more frequent jackpot drops while strengthening both companies' positions in the UK iGaming market.
Sporting Risk partners with Betfred to boost player market offerings
Sporting Risk has partnered with Betfred to integrate its Next-Gen BetBuilder and Player Props products, enhancing the operator's player market coverage and combinability ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Rank Group appoints Richard Harris as permanent CEO after interim stint
Rank Group has made Richard Harris its permanent CEO, effective immediately, after he served as interim CEO since January 2026 following John O'Reilly's retirement. Harris, formerly CFO, was chosen unanimously by the board after a search that considered internal and external candidates, and the company reaffirmed its medium-term target of at least £100m operating profit.
Weekly Briefing: Italy's Football Betting Tax Proposal, European Regulators' Anti-Illegal Efforts, and Other Industry Headlines
This week's roundup covers Italy's proposed 2% football betting levy to fund sport development, European regulators' intensified fight against illegal online gambling, Indiana's ban on sweepstakes casinos, Scotland's new £375k gambling harm funding, Germany's appointment of Christian Hochgrebe as GGL chair, and industry leaders' views on balancing ad restrictions with channelisation.
Zeal Network SE expands into UK with majority stake in prize draw operator SevenCanyon
Zeal Network SE has acquired a controlling stake in UK prize draw operator SevenCanyon for £33.8 million, entering the British market and positioning itself in a fast-growing, lower-tax vertical with an estimated £1.3 billion in annual revenue.