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BetMakers grow U.S. presence with LVDC acquisition

December 5, 2025

BetMakers is expanding its U.S. footprint through the acquisition of Las Vegas Dissemination Company, a

ZonMw and KSA announce €21 million national programme for gambling harm prevention in the Netherlands, focusing on research and early detection.

Netherlands commits €21 million to five-year plan for player-protection

December 5, 2025

The Netherlands commits €21m to a five year plan focused on early detection, research and stronger safeguards as regulators aim to curb rising gambling harm.

A compliance desk inside the Dutch gambling regulator KSA’s office, showing warning reports, a Unibet shirt, and a 2026 calendar symbolizing license renewal pressure.

KSA steps up pressure on Unibet ahead of major licensing changes

December 5, 2025

The KSA has stepped up pressure on Unibet with warnings and a €450k penalty order as the Netherlands prepares major 2026 licensing reforms and stricter compliance rules.

Bolivia plans major tax rollback as Paz government pushes for economic reset

December 5, 2025

Bolivia’s new government plans to repeal gaming taxes and overhaul outdated levies in a sweeping economic reset aimed at reversing capital flight and restoring investor confidence.

Fanatics takes predictions market live

December 5, 2025

Fanatics and crypto.com have produced a new predictions marketplace called Fanatics Markets, which is now live in 24 states, with more on the way. It is a definitive move into the digital trading sector by the sportsbook, but controversy remains around the development.

A closed gaming room at an Australian pub at dawn, with shutters down and signage reading “Gaming Room Closed,” symbolizing NSW’s 4am pokies shutdown reform.

NSW ends late-night pokies loophole in crackdown on irresponsible gambling

December 4, 2025

NSW will end its late-night pokies exemption in 2026, enforcing a universal 4am–10am shutdown to curb high-risk gambling and strengthen statewide harm-reduction reforms.

Finland to open online gambling market, ending Veikkaus monopoly in 2027

December 4, 2025

Finland will replace the Veikkaus online monopoly with a licensing system in 2027, adding stricter safeguards, tougher enforcement and new tax rules.

Evidence table from Europol operation showing seized cash, luxury watches and digital maps of Sweden and Spain linked to a criminal network.

Europol raids dismantle €20m gambling and laundering network in Spain and Sweden

December 3, 2025

Europol raids in Sweden and Spain exposed a €20m illegal gambling network tied to laundering, drugs and trafficking, marking one of Europe’s biggest crackdowns.

Brazil betting industry set to become fifth largest in world

Brazil betting market to become fifth-largest in the world

December 3, 2025

The Brazilian betting market is set to become the fifth-largest in the world by generating revenues in excess of $4 billion, according to projections by global strategic advisory business Regulus Partners cited in a recent news report.

Malta Gaming Authority emblem beside a torn fake certificate and red warning symbols, representing action against unlicensed gambling sites.

MGA steps up enforcement as unlicensed gambling sites target players with false licenses

December 2, 2025

The MGA has issued a fresh enforcement warning after illegal gambling sites used fake license claims, triggering tighter monitoring and new player-protection measures.

BetMakers grow U.S. presence with LVDC acquisition

Netherlands commits €21 million to five-year plan for player-protection

KSA steps up pressure on Unibet ahead of major licensing changes

Bolivia plans major tax rollback as Paz government pushes for economic reset

Fanatics takes predictions market live

NSW ends late-night pokies loophole in crackdown on irresponsible gambling

Finland to open online gambling market, ending Veikkaus monopoly in 2027

Europol raids dismantle €20m gambling and laundering network in Spain and Sweden

Brazil betting market to become fifth-largest in the world

MGA steps up enforcement as unlicensed gambling sites target players with false licenses

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