TLDR Groupe Partouche posted H1 2026 turnover of €240.4 million, up 3% year-on-year Net Gaming Revenue rose 2.5% to €190 million across the period Online gaming surged 26% to €7.1 million, driving international growth Table games in France jumped 14.8%, offsetting a 1.7% decline in slot machine revenue The new Parisian Club opened in May 2026, becoming the largest gaming venue in Paris French gaming operator Groupe Partouche has reported first-half fiscal 2026 results, showing steady growth across its casino and online operations. Total turnover for the six-month period reached €240.4 million, a 3% increase from the same period in…
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TLDR The CFTC released a 267-page proposal to create a framework for what types of event contracts prediction market platforms can legally offer. Most sports contracts would be allowed, but micro-bets on single pitches or specific shots may be banned due to manipulation risk. Markets tied to war, terrorism, or assassination are likely to be deemed against the public interest. The proposal opens a 45-day public comment period and builds on an earlier March 2026 notice of rulemaking. The rules mark a major policy shift from the previous administration, which had sought to ban a wide range of political and…
TLDR KwaZulu-Natal’s Finance MEC Francois Rodgers tabled the Gaming and Betting Tax Bill, 2026 before the Provincial Legislature The bill creates a structured tax system for licensed gambling operators in the province New levies could generate between R50 million and R100 million annually Revenue will flow into the Provincial Revenue Fund and a new Gaming and Betting Transformation Fund The province is also calling on national government to fast-track online gambling legislation KwaZulu-Natal Introduces New Gaming and Betting Tax Bill to Boost Provincial Revenue KwaZulu-Natal has introduced new legislation aimed at overhauling how gambling and betting is taxed in the…
TLDR The Anjouan Gaming Authority says its licences are not universal permits to operate in every country Operators must still comply with local laws in any market where they advertise or accept players Licences require AML/KYC checks, responsible gaming standards, and technical compliance Flutter CEO Dan Taylor warned that illegal offshore betting sites are growing rapidly ahead of the World Cup UN data suggests illegal World Cup wagering could exceed the global legal market The Anjouan Gaming Authority has issued a public clarification about the limits of its internet gaming licences. The regulator said its permits are not a blanket…
TLDR Macau’s tourism office projects around 10% year-on-year visitor growth this summer Visitor arrivals hit 14.66 million in January–April 2026, up 13.1% year-on-year Mainland China remains the top market, with arrivals up 15.7% Thailand arrivals surged nearly 60%, reaching 88,819 in the first four months South Korea and the Philippines ranked second and third among international markets Macau could see visitor arrivals grow by around 10% this summer compared to last year, according to Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes. She said the office hopes momentum from early 2026 will carry into the peak travel…
TLDR Hanoi police raided digital marketing firm Super Thi Seo Media Services and arrested CEO Pham Ngoc Manh for promoting illegal gambling sites The network allegedly earned VND3.7bn (£105,830) promoting illegal gambling sites in 2026 Police seized VND7bn (£199,714) in cash and assets, plus VND3bn in savings, 29 computers, and 41 phones Cryptocurrency was central to the operation — Manh allegedly used 41 electronic wallets to receive payments The approach mirrors wider regional trends, with Japan also arresting affiliates and payment processors linked to illegal online gambling Vietnam is going after the businesses that help illegal gambling sites find customers,…
TLDR Stake launched a World Cup campaign featuring Sergio Agüero, Patrice Evra, Iker Casillas, and Eden Hazard The “Everything is at Stake” campaign went live on YouTube, Instagram, and X one week before the World Cup Stake is expanding into the Province of Buenos Aires under an IPLyC license The company is also entering Mexico, operating under SEGOB’s permit system via Uno Capali’s license Mexico is a co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and the USA Stake, the online betting and crypto casino platform, has launched a new marketing campaign ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.…
TLDR Ciarán Carruthers has been appointed CEO of the UAE’s gambling regulator, the GCGRA He replaces Kevin Mullally, who resigned in November 2024 for family reasons Carruthers previously led Crown Resorts in Australia through a major compliance overhaul The UAE’s first online gaming site, Play971, went live after Mullally’s departure Wynn’s Ras Al Khaimah casino faces a modest delay due to the 2026 Iran conflict Ciarán Carruthers, a veteran of Asia’s casino industry, has been named the new chief executive of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the UAE. He becomes the regulator’s second permanent CEO, taking over…
TLDR Germany’s total World Cup betting turnover could exceed €1 billion Between €300M–€400M may go to unlicensed offshore operators Licensed operators blame a 5% stake tax and product restrictions Germany’s monthly deposit cap of €1,000 is pushing bettors to illegal sites The World Cup will act as a real test of Germany’s 2021 gambling framework Germany’s licensed sports betting industry is worried the 2026 FIFA World Cup will expose a major weakness in the country’s gambling rules. The Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV), which represents licensed online sportsbooks, estimates total betting turnover from German customers could top €1 billion during the tournament.…
TLDR Emma Floyd has been appointed as the UK’s new Director of Sport and Gambling at DCMS, replacing Ben Dean Floyd comes from an energy policy background with little direct gambling experience The sector faces pressure from campaigners pushing for tighter advertising controls Entain has publicly criticised unlicensed operators sponsoring football clubs The Gambling Commission is also searching for a new chief after Andrew Rhodes departed The UK gambling industry is entering a period of uncertainty as a new government director steps into one of the most contested roles in British regulation. Emma Floyd was confirmed on June 8 as…