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Why Brazil’s Legal Betting Market Still Has a 38–44% Illegal Share

Erdem - 01.09.26

Why Brazil’s Legal Betting Market Still Has a 38–44% Illegal Share

Brazil launched its fully regulated online betting market in January 2025, bringing sportsbooks and online casino operators…

Albania Finalises Online Sports Betting Framework With Up to 10 Licences

Erdem - 18.08.26

Albania Finalises Online Sports Betting Framework With Up to 10 Licences

Albania has completed the regulatory framework needed to reopen its licensed online sports betting market, more than…

Record Fines and Fake Executive in Curaçao Casino Networks

Erdem - 04.08.26

Record Fines and a Fake Executive: What Is Happening Inside Curaçao Casino Networks?

A gambling licence displayed in the footer of a sportsbook or online casino is often treated as…

Premier League Heads Into New Season With Front-of-Shirt Gambling Sponsorship Ban

Erdem - 29.07.26

Premier League Heads Into New Season With Front-of-Shirt Gambling Sponsorship Ban

The 2026/27 Premier League season begins on 21 August. For the first time, clubs will not be…

Delasport Betiator: Crash Mechanics Meet Live Sports Betting

Erdem - 22.07.26

Delasport Brings Crash Mechanics to Live Betting With Betiator

Delasport is bringing the rising-multiplier and timed cash-out mechanics of crash games into live sports betting with…

UAE’s Regulated iGaming Market Expands as Fanatics Joins Momentum Group

Erdem - 06.07.26

UAE’s Regulated iGaming Market Expands as Fanatics Joins Momentum Group

The United Arab Emirates’ regulated gaming market has moved into a more active commercial phase after Fanatics…

Curaçao Sets New Crypto Compliance Rules for Online Gambling Operators

Erdem - 25.06.26

Curaçao Sets New Crypto Compliance Rules for Online Gambling Operators

The Curaçao Gaming Authority has issued a new crypto policy guideline for B2C online gambling operators, setting…

Pragmatic Play to Phase Out Sportsbook as Casino Focus Deepens

Erdem - 16.06.26

Pragmatic Play to Phase Out Sportsbook as Casino Focus Deepens

Pragmatic Play will phase out its sportsbook, bingo and virtual sports products after a strategic review of…

2026 World Cup Free Bet and Gambling Harms

Erdem - 10.06.26

2026 World Cup Betting Promotions: Free Bets and Gambling Harm Risks

  Sportsbooks are using the 2026 FIFA World Cup to promote free bets, goal-linked rewards, odds boosts…

Azerbaijan Moves to Rein In Illegal Online Gambling as Cyber Agency Gains New Powers

Erdem - 03.06.26

Azerbaijan Moves to Rein In Illegal Online Gambling as Cyber Agency Gains New Powers

Baku is turning illegal online gambling into a cybersecurity and financial-control priority, with a newly established state…