Gambling Operators News.
The companies running gambling products face regulation, competition and market pressure from every direction. We cover the operator strategies, licensing decisions and business developments that shape the industry from the top down.
Bally’s Targets £225m Evoke Deal as Debt Pressures Mount
Evoke confirmed takeover talks with Bally’s Intralot at 50p per share, with a formal offer deadline set for 18 May under UK rules.
Norwegian Bingo Revenue Drops 20% in 2025 Due to New Gambling Regulations
Bingo revenue in Norway dropped by 20% in 2025, totaling 3.685 billion kroner. This is 930 million kroner less than the previous year.
Dutch Gambling Market Stagnates as Illegal Sector Grows – Ksa Report
On 16 April 2026, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) published its latest report, showing that the legal online gambling market in the Netherlands has stayed the same.
Evolution Brings MONOPOLY Live to US, Starts with Connecticut
The game is now live from Evolution’s Connecticut studio, with more states expected to follow once approvals come through.
ReferOn Launches Cohort Tool to Track Player Value Over Time
Evolution Cohort replaces static reports with lifecycle tracking to help teams spot retention patterns and early drop-offs.
The Game LLC Secures WLA Level 2, Setting UAE Market Standard
The Game LLC, operator of The UAE Lottery, confirmed on February 10, 2026 that it has achieved Level 2 certification under the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework.
UK Lottery Drops to £843m GGY as iGaming Stays at £1.4bn
The UK Gambling Commission said the UK National Lottery generated £843m in GGY in the three months to September 2025, placing it second behind iGaming at £1.4bn.
NSW Targets Gambling Influencers as Operators Face AU$110,000 Fines
Operators face fines of up to AU$110,000 under the Betting & Racing Act if their influencer partners breach NSW advertising rules.
Brazil Unifies Betting Tax Code Under DARF 9197 from April 1
Ordinance SPA/MF No. 784 sets one DARF code for all social security contributions from fixed-odds betting operators. Multiple codes under the same law are now replaced by code 9197.
New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill Heads for Third Reading as Operators Line Up for 15-Licence Auction
Entain and SkyCity confirm licensing ambitions as the Department of Internal Affairs sets out a tight timeline from 1 May enforcement to December market launch.
KSA Grants De Opkikker 2-Month Lottery Licence With 20K Cap
The Kansspelautoriteit granted an incidental lottery licence to Stichting De Opkikker on 2 April 2026, allowing a two-month draw running until 2 June.
Lotería de Medellín Leads 2025 Health Contributions with COP 52 Billion Transfer
In 2025, Colombia’s lottery industry contributed COP 650 billion to the national health system. This was a 9% increase from the year before.
Lottery Drives 53,1% of Veikkaus Revenue Ahead of 2027 Shift
Lottery generated €467.8m in GGR, maintaining its lead, as Veikkaus Oy posted €447.2m in profit for 2025 ahead of Finland’s July 2027 market opening.
Malta VAT Changes Narrow Gaming Exemptions Ahead of October Rollout
Updated guidance limits VAT exemption to core gambling transactions, with broader B2B services more likely to fall within scope from October 2026.
MetaBet and Catena Media Expand Two-Way Affiliate Model
The deal creates a two-way referral loop linking MetaBet’s tools, which generate over 7M daily impressions, with Catena’s MRKTPLAYS affiliate marketplace.