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.
New Resorts in UAE, Japan and Singapore Signal Asia’s Growth Run
AGA president Bill Miller pointed to three landmark integrated resort developments in the UAE, Japan, and Singapore as proof that global operators' long-term bet on Asia is still very much on.
UK Black Market Hits £16.6bn as Legal Betting Share Falls to 92%
Stakes with illegal operators have tripled since 2019 and doubled in two years, with unlicensed sites now capturing nearly half of UK gambling ad spend, according to new BGC-commissioned research.
Clone Casinos Infiltrate Social Media and App Stores, EU Data Shows
Regulatory data from the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, and Italy reveals that illegal clone gambling sites have embedded themselves into social media feeds, affiliate networks, and mobile app stores. Shutting down individual sites is no longer enough.
Thunderkick to Supply 20 Titles to DAZN Bet Italy from Spring 2026
Italian players will see 20 Thunderkick titles launch on DAZN Bet starting Spring 2026, with more games from the studio’s portfolio to follow.
Italy’s Supreme Court Confirms Tax Liability for Offshore CTDs
Judges rejected arguments tied to EU law and upheld ADM’s authority to pursue offshore betting operators using Italian CTDs.
EveryMatrix Proves Out Studio Bundle with First Fantasma Deployment at ATG
On May 5, Fantasma Games titles went live at ATG Casino in Sweden, marking the first deployment of EveryMatrix's in-house studio content since its €18.5m acquisition of Fantasma closed in October 2024.
Africa’s Betting Boom Puts Retailers and Telcos Under Pressure
African CEOs say online gambling takes spend from groceries, mobile airtime and discretionary retail, as gross gaming revenue is forecast to hit $13.5bn in 2026, more than double its 2023 level.
Ainsworth Confirms Ryan Comstock as Its Permanent CEO
Comstock, who stepped into the acting role following Harald Neumann’s resignation in October 2025, will receive a base salary of US$625,000 per year with no fixed contract term.
FATF Places Singapore in Regular Follow-Up as Fraud Risk Tops AML Concerns
The joint FATF-APG report, based on a July 2025 on-site assessment, places Singapore in regular follow-up while it identifies scams and cyber fraud as the country's primary money laundering threats.
Waterhouse VC Takes 3-Year Option in Spinlab Studio
Waterhouse VC has secured an option to acquire an interest in Spinlab Studio, which says around 30 operators have onboarded since its January 2026 launch.
Swisscasinos Expands Swiss Content Mix With Yggdrasil Deal
Swisscasinos has rolled out Yggdrasil’s slot portfolio in Switzerland, adding new content as licensed operators compete more aggressively on game selection and retention.
ANJL Pushes Anti-Illegal Betting Agenda as Brazil Tightens Enforcement
The trade body used a Brasília meeting this week to position illegal gambling enforcement as the next major test for Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Wynn Delays UAE Casino Opening Amid Iran Conflict Shipping Disruptions
Construction on the $5.1 billion Al Marjan Island resort continues, but a first-half 2027 launch is no longer on the table.
Sweden Names Operators in Match-Fixing Compliance Review
Spelinspektionen is checking licensed sports betting operators against Swedish rules that ban certain bet types linked to match manipulation.
KSA Files 4,600 Meta Reports as Dutch Ad Crackdown Widens
The Dutch Gambling Authority faces pressure on two fronts: unlicensed operators flooding social media with illegal ads, and licensed brands breaching age-targeting rules.