UK consults on banning unlicensed betting sponsors in sport
The UK government has launched a formal consultation on plans to ban British sports clubs from signing sponsorship agreements with unlicensed betting companies, as...
FDJ’s €50m Tax Hit: Can Kindred Integration Steady the Ship?
European betting groups are facing tighter margins after Française des Jeux (FDJ) confirmed a €50m tax hit in its 2025 results.Highlighting the direct impact...
ECJ to decide Austria-Malta gambling case in 2026
The European gambling industry faces a major legal test in early 2026, when the European Court of Justice (ECJ) is expected to rule on...
How racing can win back younger bettors
Horse racing must simplify its product and adopt casino-style mechanics to attract Gen Z customers, according to the latest episode of the iGaming Daily...
UKGC chief Andrew Rhodes to step down in April
Andrew Rhodes will step down as CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) in April, as the UK betting sector prepares for new tax...
Ireland’s gambling overhaul: what operators need to know
Ireland’s gambling market will enter a new regulatory era in 2026 as the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) begins enforcing licences under the...
Gamification in 2026: What Operators Get Wrong | Optimove at ICE
Optimove has introduced a new “zero integration” loyalty and gamification platform designed to reduce the technical workload associated with iGaming retention strategies.Launched at ICE...
Betsson CEO rejects ‘headwinds’ narrative on rising gambling taxes
Betsson’s CEO, Pontus Lindwall, has rejected the idea that rising tax burdens across regulated markets represent short-term “headwinds”.Speaking on the iGaming Daily podcast with...
Duty of Care on Trial: What the Betfair Appeal Means for Operators and Players
The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed a claim seeking to impose a wide-ranging civil “duty of care” on gambling operators for customer losses.The...
Advertising, Regulation and Confidence: Inside the BGC’s Latest Research
UK licensed betting operators are cutting advertising budgets as higher taxes and weak economic conditions squeeze margins, prompting warnings from the Betting and Gaming...