Industry data shows that in-play betting now accounts for over 50% of the global sports betting market, and even exceeds 70% during major events. In-play betting has become the cornerstone of modern sports betting platforms, with a variety of real-time gameplay significantly enhancing user engagemen
Play971 officially launched its football betting product this week, becoming the first legal sports betting service for local residents in the UAE. This product complements its iGaming platform launched in November last year—Play971 was the first licensed online gambling operator in the UAE, operate
France's gambling regulator ANJ launched a public awareness campaign on Thursday, warning of the risks of addiction due to the surge in sports betting during the World Cup. This move is not unfounded—a survey conducted by Toluna-Harris Interactive from May 19 to 21 on 1071 French adults showed that
Allwyn released its preliminary financial report for the first quarter of 2026 today, delivering a quite impressive report card: Q1 total revenue increased by 8% year-over-year to **€2.39 billion**, and net income soared by 21% to €1.2 billion. However, a closer look reveals that the bulk of the inc
htmlThe Minns Labor government of New South Wales announced on Thursday that it will provide an additional AU$1.3 million (about US$927,000) annually to GambleAware, the main provider of gambling harm support services in the state. This funding will be used to expand peer support and frontline assi
In November 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria issued a ruling that transferred gambling regulatory authority from the federal government to the states, ending a 16-year legal dispute. The Lagos State government had initiated the lawsuit in 2008, seeking clarification on which level of government sh
Just as the NBA Finals are about to start, a pre-trial maneuvering involving a well-known professional basketball player's illegal sports betting case is heating up. Last week, the legal team of former Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier filed a motion to amend the "no-contact list" in his pre-tria
The National Gambling Board (NGB) of South Africa issued a public warning this week, stating that a surge of illegal online gambling platforms and counterfeit betting apps are targeting South African players on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Pretoria-based regulatory body clearly stated tha
Ukraine's gambling regulatory authority PlayCity, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, released its first annual operational report, delivering a robust performance. Since taking over from the previous regulator KRAIL, PlayCity has issued 250 licenses in the past year, with
The European gambling industry has waited for years for that answer, but the ECJ (European Court of Justice) just won't give it. Over the past 12 months, facing a series of rulings and transfers regarding claims for losses by German and Austrian players, the EU's highest court has repeatedly avoided
htmlThe neon lights buzz, conversations overlap, and the situation between loyalty and chaos escalates—Peter & Sons' new release Soapranos embeds the tension of a gangster soap opera into a 5×3 reel. According to the PASA official website, this high volatility slot machine with 243 paylines was lau
If Tinder and gambling had a child, it would probably look like Instawin. Galaxsys's new creation marries the swipe action of social apps to the betting experience—each swipe up or down is an independent betting event, with results revealed instantly in the form of a postcard. According to the PASA
Global lottery giant Allwyn has added a key figure to its North American puzzle. On Tuesday, the company announced the appointment of Khalid Reede Jones, the executive director of the Virginia Lottery, as the CEO of North America, starting in Chicago on July 6. According to the PASA official website
A media company that ostensibly deals in SEO and traffic business is essentially a promotion engine for illegal gambling websites. Recently, Hanoi police have initiated criminal proceedings against Super Thi Seo Media Services Co Ltd, with CEO Pham Ngoc Manh and 17 employees being arrested in one sw
Las Vegas is experiencing a rare moment—two of the biggest casino giants are being acquired at the same time. Tilman Fertitta has taken over Caesars for $17.6 billion, and media mogul Barry Diller made a $17.6 billion bid for MGM Resorts on Monday, shortly after the Caesars deal, and then increased
Brazil's online gambling regulation had just stabilized when it was pushed onto the judicial review platform. The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has recently officially launched an investigation into the Lula government's online gambling regulatory policy, which will last for one year. It aims not on
