Malaysian police uncover illegal betting activities in large-scale rural operation. Key points: – 124 suspects held, including 78 foreign nationals – Cock fighting and public lottery activities identified at the site – RM145,855 ($31,000) in cash and 52 live chickens seized in coordinated raid More than 120 individuals were arrested during a police operation targeting…
The warning comes ahead of major events including Eurovision and various sporting competitions, which the authority identifies as prime opportunities for unlicensed operators to seek media coverage. Key points: – Norwegian Lottery Authority warns media about illegal gambling operators seeking publicity during major events like Eurovision – Illegal operators often use press releases and odds…
Already licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, Hellenic Gaming Commission, Romanian ONJN, and Sweden’s Spelinspektionen, TaDa Gaming adds the UK to its roster of regulatory approvals. Key points: – TaDa Gaming has obtained a UK licence from the Gambling Commission, enabling access to the UK market alongside existing MGA, Hellenic, Romanian and Swedish approvals –…
Through this agreement, Novibet players will gain access to Playzia's portfolio of in-house games. Key points: – Playzia has partnered with Novibet to expand its presence in the regulated Greek market and other key territories – The deal provides Novibet players access to Playzia’s portfolio of in-house games Playzia has announced a new partnership with…
The sports technology supplier reported positive results across the board. Key points: – Sportradar announces revenue up 17% to €311m – The company also jumped from a €649,000 loss in Q1 2024 to a €24.3m profit this quarter – The period also saw Sportradar agree to acquire IMG Arena‘s assets in complicated deal Sportradar has…
The Australian and Canadian sportsbook (its US division was bought by Fanatics) is now weighing up its options between Betr and Mixi, both of which have offered to acquire the company. Key points: – PointsBet has revealed that the Betr offer could reasonably be expected to lead to a ‘Superior Proposal’ – This would put…
MOU signed for regional collaboration in health and tourism sectors. Key points: Key points: – Sands China and Guangdong-Macau Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Industrial Park Development Co (GMTCM) have signed an MOU to integrate Big Health tourism across Macao and Hengqin – The collaboration focuses on Macao’s tourism infrastructure and Hengqin’s health efforts Sands China…
Empire State posts $192.7m in April revenue as total wagers top $2.15bn. Key points: Key points: – New York’s April 2025 online sports betting revenue reached $192.7m, up 4.8% year-on-year – New York’s April 2025 online sports betting revenue reached $192.7m, up 4.8% year-on-year – Monthly betting handle rose 9.6% to $2.15bn; down 11.8% from…
Collaborative analytics hub targets criminal abuse of financial and gambling systems. Key points: Key points: – AUSTRAC to expand Fintel Alliance’s data analytics hub following multiple successful investigations – AUSTRAC to expand Fintel Alliance’s data analytics hub following multiple successful investigations – Joint intelligence operations identified large-scale criminal activity across financial networks – Joint intelligence…
Land-based bingo added to official monthly statistics for the first time. Key points: Key points: – Gambling spend in Denmark rose 1.4% in March 2025 compared with March 2024 – Gambling spend in Denmark rose 1.4% in March 2025 compared with March 2024 – Online casino revenue increased 6.4%, offsetting declines in betting and…
