11 February 2026
could shift the focus away from harm prevention and toward revenue. The liberalised system, due to launch in July 2027, will allow operators beyond Veikkaus’ monopoly to enter the market.
Sportradar, a global sports technology company that collects, processes, and distributes real-time sports data, has found there was a 1% decline in match fixing. In its Integrity in Action: 2025 Global Analysis & Trends” report, released today, it found 99.5% of sports events worldwide that the company monitored were free from suspicion.
Thailand’s election outcome weakens momentum behind casino legalization as coalition politics shift policy priorities.
Japan’s election result gives the government a stronger mandate to advance its integrated resort program ahead of the 2027 application window.
Digitain has secured UKGC certification for its Sportsbook and platform, alongside a UK betting license for real and virtual events. The approvals expand its UK-facing supply scope.
The original tax rate for sports betting operators in Arizona could be about to be increased, after Governor Katie Hobbs proposed a huge tax hike of 35% on the sector. Previously, companies were charged a 10% levy on revenue. However, the new law would see large operators earning $75 million or more every month pay a massive 45% on earnings.
The chair of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), Andrew Rhodes, is leaving his role after five years as the gambling authority engages in a major shake-up of the leadership team. It is anticipated Rhodes will take up another position within the authority.
A jury convicted Yasiel Puig of obstruction and false statements tied to a federal illegal sports betting probe. Sentencing is set for May 26, 2026.
UKGC data to December 2025 shows online slots rising while real-event betting and retail betting GGY fell. The mix is still shifting.
Turkey’s opposition CHP rolled out an action plan on illegal betting, urging tougher financial enforcement and a new gambling watchdog. The move raises pressure on Erdoğan to show measurable results.
