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.
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.
Allwyn Completes €16bn OPAP Merger, Becomes No.2 Globally
The company said the transaction results in the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator worldwide and leaves room for a future listing in London or New York.
OPAP Posts Record €2.4B GGR as iGaming Surges 17% Ahead of Allwyn Merger
All five segments grew but rising costs compressed margins in what will be OPAP's final year as a standalone company before the Allwyn combination closes in Q2 2026.
NBA Tanking Forces Sportsbooks to Reprice Lines and Tighten Limits
Eight NBA teams prioritise draft position over wins, forcing sportsbooks to reprice moneylines and cut limits.
FIFA Names ADI Predictstreet Official Prediction Market Partner for 2026 World Cup
ADI Predictstreet becomes FIFA's first official prediction market partner. Its platform covers all 104 matches of the 2026 tournament across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Churchill Downs Faces Wabanaki Nations in Maine iGaming Monopoly Fight
All four Wabanaki Nations intervened in Churchill Downs' federal lawsuit over Maine's exclusive tribal online casino rights. A judge granted the motion last Thursday.
QTech Expands Live Supply With Yeebet and REBEL Deal
The B2B aggregator QTech integrates Yeebet Live and REBEL Live into a single system, expanding multi-studio coverage for operators in emerging markets.
Kalshi Undercut Sportsbook Odds Across March Madness, Citizens Report Finds
Citizens Capital Markets found Kalshi offered better odds than DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics across all 2026 NCAA tournament games.
Vyking Enables Crypto Casino Without Migration or Extra Cost
Vyking launched a crypto casino across its Core, Edge, and Flex tiers on 27 February 2026. Operators can enable cryptocurrency play without migration or changes to their setup.
Polymarket Launches Referral Program With 30% Commission for Active Traders
Polymarket opened its referral program to traders with at least $10,000 in trading volume. Direct referrals earn 30% of commissions, and indirect ones earn 10% for the first 180 days.
WPT Pulls Lodge Event After Texas Raid Raises Legal Risk
The tour has postponed its March Lodge stop after a law enforcement raid, as an ongoing investigation into the Texas poker room creates operational uncertainty.