Industry Radar

Aug 4, 2026 · 1 sources

Germany's LUGAS Expansion Tightens the Compliance Net for Operators

Germany's federal gambling regulator, the GGL, is moving to expand LUGAS — the country's cross-state player monitoring system — signalling tougher data and transaction reporting demands for all licensed operators in the market.

Jul 22, 2026 · 6 sources

Prediction Markets Hit 27% World Cup Share — and a Regulatory Wall

Prediction markets captured roughly 27% of US legal sports betting volume during the World Cup, but regulators in Europe are moving to block or prosecute unlicensed platforms — splitting the sector into two very different opportunity zones for B2B operators.

Jul 22, 2026 · 2 sources

Evolution Walks Away From $85m Galaxy Gaming Deal After Two Years

Evolution has terminated its roughly $85m bid for Galaxy Gaming after two years of regulatory delays killed the deal. The collapse is a blunt reminder that M&A timelines in regulated gaming markets carry real execution risk.

Jul 22, 2026 · 1 sources

Kambi's Q2 Rebound Shows What a World Cup Does to B2B Revenue

Kambi posted 13.5% year-on-year Q2 revenue growth as the FIFA World Cup drove a clear turnaround from a weak H1 start, offering a live case study in how mega-events move the needle for sportsbook platform suppliers.

Jul 22, 2026 · 1 sources

Washington Injunction Adds to Kalshi's State-by-State Legal Grind

A Washington judge has granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, making the state the latest to move toward blocking the prediction market platform — and adding fresh uncertainty for B2B suppliers eyeing this channel.

Jul 22, 2026 · 2 sources

Record Tribal Revenues Hide a Sports Betting Problem

US tribal gaming posted its best year on record in FY25, but sports betting revenues dipped — and industry leaders are pointing squarely at the explosive rise of prediction markets as the reason why.

Jul 21, 2026 · 2 sources

Entain's 500-Job Cut Puts B2B Cost Pressure in Sharp Focus

Entain has confirmed roughly 500 redundancies — about 2% of its global workforce — driven by a new CFO's efficiency mandate. For B2B suppliers, the signal is clear: major operators are tightening spend, and vendor relationships will be scrutinised accordingly.

Jul 21, 2026 · 4 sources

UK Problem Gambling Hits 2.4% as Youth Participation Falls

The Gambling Commission's 2025 GSGB puts the UK problem gambling rate at 2.4% and confirms 18-24s are gambling less than previous generations — two data points that will directly shape operator compliance priorities and product targeting for the next regulatory cycle.

Jul 21, 2026 · 2 sources

New Zealand Kicks Off Three-Stage iGaming Licence Race

New Zealand has launched an Expression of Interest process as the first step in a structured three-stage path to regulated online casino licences, with an auction scheduled for September and application submissions closing in October.

Jul 21, 2026 · 5 sources

Evolution's Q2 Wobble: Revenue Dip, Galaxy Deal Collapse, UK Defiance

Evolution posted a 1.2% year-on-year revenue fall in Q2 2026 as Asia dragged on results, while its Galaxy Gaming acquisition fell apart and CEO Martin Carlesund held firm on UK strategy despite a Gambling Commission settlement.

Jul 21, 2026 · 3 sources

UK Unlicensed Sponsorship Ban Widens — White-Label Gets a Reprieve

DCMS has extended its proposed ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorships beyond sport to cover non-sport deals, while white-label arrangements appear to have escaped the first round of restrictions. A second consultation is now under way, keeping the regulatory picture fluid for UK operators and their B2B partners.

Jul 21, 2026 · 3 sources

Betsson's B2B Drag: LatAm Boom Can't Hide Margin Problem

Betsson posted record Q2 2026 revenue on the back of Latin America becoming its biggest market, but B2B division costs pulled profits lower — a tension that's now shaping where the group puts its next M&A euro.

Jul 17, 2026 · 1 sources

Merkur Buys White Hat Studios to Crack US iGaming Content

German slots manufacturer Merkur Gaming has acquired US-focused content studio White Hat Studios for an undisclosed sum, marking another move by a European incumbent to secure a foothold in regulated American iGaming markets.

Jul 17, 2026 · 1 sources

Evolution's £4.75m UKGC Settlement Sets a Hard Compliance Line

Evolution has agreed to a £4.75m settlement with the UK Gambling Commission after a licence review found it had supplied unlicensed operators. The case puts every B2B platform and content provider on notice about who they're doing business with.

Jul 17, 2026 · 1 sources

Czech Regulator Blocks Polymarket via ISPs in Prediction Market First

The Czech Republic has added Polymarket to its list of unauthorised internet games and mandated ISP-level blocking, setting a concrete enforcement precedent for how EU regulators may treat unlicensed prediction market platforms.