Premier League gambling sponsorship ban opens new doors for brands
The Premier League’s incoming ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsors is reshaping the sponsorship market, creating fresh opportunities for consumer brands while increasing pressure on CMOs to prove commercial returns from major sports partnerships.
OddsChecker posts ruled against by ASA over Haaland and Kane content
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints against two Instagram posts published by OddsChecker, ruling that content featuring football stars Harry Kane and Erling Haaland breached gambling advertising rules due to their strong appeal to under-18s.
Brazil’s Bets Law Faces Political Pressure Ahead of Election Battle
Brazil’s online gambling regime is increasingly becoming a political bargaining chip as parties across Congress push for major changes to the country’s Bets Law ahead of the upcoming General Election.
Tennessee Enacts Sweepstakes Casino Ban and New Prediction Market Crime
Bill Lee has signed two major gambling-related measures into law, introducing a statewide ban on online sweepstakes casinos and creating a new criminal offense linked to prediction market manipulation.
Paf Breaks €200m Revenue Barrier as Total Societal Contributions Reach €527.9m
Åland-based gaming operator Paf posted its strongest financial performance to date in 2025, with annual revenue climbing 12% year-on-year to €214.5m, up from €191.7m in 2024.
Belgium Regulator Warns Betting Operators Over World Cup Advertising Plans
Belgium’s gambling regulator, the Kansspelcommissie, has issued a fresh warning to betting operators ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it clear that the country’s strict marketing restrictions will remain fully enforced throughout the tournament.
EU Gambling Tax Proposal Sparks Debate Over Regulation, Revenue and Black Market Risks
A proposal to introduce a harmonised EU-wide gambling tax is gaining political attention in Brussels, but legal experts and industry stakeholders warn the idea could face major obstacles before ever becoming reality.
North Macedonia to Direct Gambling Revenue Toward Film Industry Revival
The government of North Macedonia has approved a new Draft Law on Games of Chance that would redirect a portion of gambling revenues into the country’s film industry.
Glasgow Secures £3.44m Funding Package to Combat Gambling Harm
Glasgow is set to receive £3.44 million in funding aimed at addressing gambling-related harm, with city leaders highlighting the growing impact gambling is having on local communities.
California Card Rooms Win Temporary Court Victory in Blackjack Rules Battle
California card rooms have secured a temporary legal victory after a judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking new state gambling regulations tied to blackjack-style games and player-dealer rules.
EU Lawmakers Explore Online Gambling Levy to Help Fund €2 Trillion Budget
Members of the European Parliament are set to debate the possibility of introducing an EU-wide levy on online gambling and betting. This comes as part of efforts to finance the bloc’s proposed €2 trillion long-term budget. The discussion is taking place in Strasbourg alongside EU Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin. It comes as European institutions search […]
Major Platforms Tightened Gambling Ad Controls Ahead of Government Reforms
Several major media and social platforms had already begun restricting gambling advertising before the Australian federal government unveiled its latest reforms targeting the sector.
Ontario’s Regulated iGaming Market Reaches New High as Player Migration Accelerates
A new market study has revealed that more than 91% of online gamblers in Ontario are now using regulated iGaming platforms, highlighting continued growth in the province’s legal betting and casino market.
Crystal Palace Switches Sponsor as Premier League Gambling Era Winds Down
Crystal Palace has become the latest Premier League side to move away from gambling sponsorship ahead of the league’s voluntary restrictions on betting brands in front-of-shirt deals.
Lithuania Pushes Ahead With Mandatory Player Card Gambling Controls
Lithuania has doubled down on plans to introduce mandatory player cards as the key pillar of its sweeping gambling law reforms, with full implementation targeted by 2029.
Dutch Politician Pushes for Higher Gambling Age as Youth Debt Problems Grow
Rising debt levels among young people in the Dutch city of Enschede have reignited calls for stricter gambling regulation, with local councillor Meryam Sümer urging lawmakers to raise the legal age for online gambling from 18 to 24.