Sports Betting Industry News.
The regulated sports betting market moves quickly. New jurisdictions, operator shake-ups and compliance shifts covered for the businesses operating in this space.
ANJ Adds Bet365 Licence as France Expands Betting List
France’s gambling regulator has approved a set of lottery updates, new betting events and a fresh operator licence, continuing its controlled expansion of the regulated offer.
Netherlands Prepares Slot AML Exemptions Ahead of 2027 EU Rules
Dutch research flags land-based slot machines as low money laundering risk, opening the door to exemptions under the EU’s AML framework from 2027.
Banijay Finalises Tipico Deal to Grow Its European Betting Business
The completed deal combines Betclic and Tipico under Banijay Gaming, creating a larger operator built to compete across regulated European betting markets.
ACMA Report Shows AI Reshaping Betting As Targeting Risks Grow
The regulator’s April 2026 report outlines four core AI use cases, with personalisation flagged as the main source of compliance concern.
New York Targets Coinbase, Gemini Over Prediction Markets
The state alleges unlicensed betting activity tied to event contracts and seeks penalties linked to profits.
Oklahoma Betting Bill Advances but Governor Remains Barrier
Lawmakers and tribes aligned on a revised bill covering retail and mobile betting, but Governor Kevin Stitt’s competing model continues to stall progress.
US Prediction Markets Push Lobbying as CFTC Rules Loom
Operators are stepping up lobbying in Washington as US regulators move closer to defining how prediction markets will be treated under federal law.
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Deploy $41M PAC for State Expansion
A new super PAC backed by major sportsbooks will target key state races, with early focus on unregulated markets ahead of the 2026 cycle.
Brazil Bill Targets Full Betting Ban Less Than a Year After Regulation
A new bill in Brazil seeks to ban fixed-odds betting nationwide, reversing the 2023 regulatory framework and forcing operators to exit within weeks if passed.
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.
Minnesota Advances SF 4511 Bill to Ban Prediction Markets Despite Federal Threat
The bill targets services like Kalshi and Polymarket, which have gained popularity recently. If passed, anyone involved in these markets could face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Despite opposition from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Minnesota lawmakers are pressing ahead, arguing that these markets...
DC iGaming Bill Sets 29% Tax, Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Model
DC Councilmember Wendell Felder introduced the Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act of 2026 on April 9 to legalize online casino gaming and stop sweepstakes-style models in Washington DC.
Brazil Betting Ban Bill Puts 13$Bn Market and Tax Revenue at Risk
Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has warned that a proposed betting ban could shift activity to illegal operators and disrupt the regulated market.
Black Market Gets Free Pass on UK Ads as Licensed Operators Face Restrictions
Sports Direct directed consumers to an unlicensed gambling affiliate site, exposing a gap in UK advertising enforcement.
Mobile and Mid-Tier Titles Redraw the Esports Map in 2026
Mobile Legends earned medal status at the Asian Games, Rocket League broke its all-time viewership record, and industry leaders say the industry has moved past its flagship-or-nothing phase.