Brazil lawmaker slams data gap on illegal betting
- Brazilian Deputy Julio Lopes has called the absence of official government data on the size of the illegal gambling market “absurd”.
- The SPA puts up to 70% of bets in the legal market, yet industry groups say piracy still accounts for roughly half of all activity.
- The SPA has confirmed it is…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/brazil-lawmaker-slams-data-gap-on-illegal-betting/
- Brazilian Deputy Julio Lopes has called the absence of official government data on the size of the illegal gambling market “absurd”.
- The SPA puts up to 70% of bets in the legal market, yet industry groups say piracy still accounts for roughly half of all activity.
- The SPA has confirmed it is…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/brazil-lawmaker-slams-data-gap-on-illegal-betting/
New York bill takes aim at proxy betting and AI
- The New York Assembly passed NY A.9584 by a unanimous 142-0 vote, introducing a bill package of KYC, monitoring, risk-assessment, and responsible gaming requirements for mobile sports wagering operators.
- Governor Kathy Hochul previewed draft Gaming Commission rules covering AI limits, age-assurance and device-registration controls, biometric age assurance, and phased responsible gaming interventions.
-…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/new-york-bill-takes-aim-at-proxy-betting-and-ai/
- The New York Assembly passed NY A.9584 by a unanimous 142-0 vote, introducing a bill package of KYC, monitoring, risk-assessment, and responsible gaming requirements for mobile sports wagering operators.
- Governor Kathy Hochul previewed draft Gaming Commission rules covering AI limits, age-assurance and device-registration controls, biometric age assurance, and phased responsible gaming interventions.
-…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/new-york-bill-takes-aim-at-proxy-betting-and-ai/
HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026 becomes history: 400 industry leaders celebrate 10 years of impact in a landmark edition
The HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026 has officially concluded, marking not only the end of another exceptional edition, but the celebration of a defining milestone: 10 Years of Impact.
Bringing together nearly 400 professionals from across iGaming, technology, fintech, compliance, AI, and blockchain, this year’s summit stood as the most ambitious and dynamic edition to date…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/hipther-prague-summit-2026-becomes-history-400-industry-leaders-celebrate-10-years-of-impact-in-a-landmark-edition/
The HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026 has officially concluded, marking not only the end of another exceptional edition, but the celebration of a defining milestone: 10 Years of Impact.
Bringing together nearly 400 professionals from across iGaming, technology, fintech, compliance, AI, and blockchain, this year’s summit stood as the most ambitious and dynamic edition to date…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/hipther-prague-summit-2026-becomes-history-400-industry-leaders-celebrate-10-years-of-impact-in-a-landmark-edition/
SOFTSWISS x Marketing Decoded: positioning statements, brand evolution, and why retention is harder than growth
- Marketing Decoded debuts at ICE Barcelona 2026, featuring seven CMOs and marketing leaders from major B2B iGaming providers.
- In this episode, Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, discusses why marketers fail to convince C-suite leadership, how positioning drives brand strategy, and why brand has become the last growth lever in a maturing industry.
-…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/softswiss-x-marketing-decoded-positioning-statements-brand-evolution-and-why-retention-is-harder-than-growth/
- Marketing Decoded debuts at ICE Barcelona 2026, featuring seven CMOs and marketing leaders from major B2B iGaming providers.
- In this episode, Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, discusses why marketers fail to convince C-suite leadership, how positioning drives brand strategy, and why brand has become the last growth lever in a maturing industry.
-…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/softswiss-x-marketing-decoded-positioning-statements-brand-evolution-and-why-retention-is-harder-than-growth/
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Predict Street gets Gibraltar’s first prediction market licence
- Gibraltar has issued its first prediction market licence to Predict Street Ltd under the territory’s existing 2005 Gambling Act.
- The operator claims to be the official prediction market partner of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with a platform launch set for 9 April.
- Minister Nigel Feetham framed the move as a direct…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/predict-street-gets-gibraltars-first-prediction-market-licence/
- Gibraltar has issued its first prediction market licence to Predict Street Ltd under the territory’s existing 2005 Gambling Act.
- The operator claims to be the official prediction market partner of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with a platform launch set for 9 April.
- Minister Nigel Feetham framed the move as a direct…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/predict-street-gets-gibraltars-first-prediction-market-licence/
Romania’s gambling regulator beats Polymarket in court, platform remains banned
- A Romanian court has rejected Polymarket’s bid to suspend ONJN’s blacklisting decision.
- ONJN President Vlad-Cristian Soare says the ruling confirms the legitimacy of the regulator’s enforcement action.
- The outcome carries implications for prediction market platforms operating across Europe without a gambling licence.
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Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has won the…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/romanias-gambling-regulator-beats-polymarket-in-court-platform-remains-banned/
- A Romanian court has rejected Polymarket’s bid to suspend ONJN’s blacklisting decision.
- ONJN President Vlad-Cristian Soare says the ruling confirms the legitimacy of the regulator’s enforcement action.
- The outcome carries implications for prediction market platforms operating across Europe without a gambling licence.
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Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has won the…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/romanias-gambling-regulator-beats-polymarket-in-court-platform-remains-banned/
ICONIC21 signs Lynon in continued distribution drive
- ICONIC21 has entered a strategic content distribution agreement with casino aggregator Lynon, opening its full multi-vertical portfolio to the platform’s global operator network.
- The integration covers live casino, slots, and virtual games, with the Gravity Series and newly launched Gravity Wheel among the headline titles.
- The Lynon deal is the latest in…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/iconic21-signs-lynon-in-continued-distribution-drive/
- ICONIC21 has entered a strategic content distribution agreement with casino aggregator Lynon, opening its full multi-vertical portfolio to the platform’s global operator network.
- The integration covers live casino, slots, and virtual games, with the Gravity Series and newly launched Gravity Wheel among the headline titles.
- The Lynon deal is the latest in…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/iconic21-signs-lynon-in-continued-distribution-drive/
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Altenar files dual lawsuits against Sportradar over data access
- Altenar Technologies has filed antitrust complaints against Sportradar in the US District Court of New Jersey and London’s High Court.
- The suits allege Sportradar abused its exclusive control over official US sports league data to block a rival sportsbook platform from the market.
- Sportradar has rejected the claims, saying it strongly disagrees…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/altenar-files-dual-lawsuits-against-sportradar-over-data-access/
- Altenar Technologies has filed antitrust complaints against Sportradar in the US District Court of New Jersey and London’s High Court.
- The suits allege Sportradar abused its exclusive control over official US sports league data to block a rival sportsbook platform from the market.
- Sportradar has rejected the claims, saying it strongly disagrees…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/altenar-files-dual-lawsuits-against-sportradar-over-data-access/
Alberta to open iGaming market on July 13
- Alberta will open its regulated iGaming and sports betting market on July 13, becoming Canada’s second open market after Ontario.
- The launch date was confirmed by Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally in a letter to industry stakeholders.
- Grey market operators must cease unregulated activity by July 13, with limited extensions available until…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/alberta-to-open-igaming-market-on-july-13/
- Alberta will open its regulated iGaming and sports betting market on July 13, becoming Canada’s second open market after Ontario.
- The launch date was confirmed by Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally in a letter to industry stakeholders.
- Grey market operators must cease unregulated activity by July 13, with limited extensions available until…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/alberta-to-open-igaming-market-on-july-13/
UKGC reinstates Spribe gambling software licence
- The UK Gambling Commission lifted Spribe OÜ’s suspended gambling software licence on 30 March 2026, five months after imposing it.
- The regulator suspended the licence on 30 October 2025 under section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005, citing non-compliance with hosting requirements.
- Sweden’s Spelinspektionen separately issued Spribe a formal warning and a…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/ukgc-reinstates-spribe-gambling-software-licence/
- The UK Gambling Commission lifted Spribe OÜ’s suspended gambling software licence on 30 March 2026, five months after imposing it.
- The regulator suspended the licence on 30 October 2025 under section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005, citing non-compliance with hosting requirements.
- Sweden’s Spelinspektionen separately issued Spribe a formal warning and a…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/ukgc-reinstates-spribe-gambling-software-licence/
Entain closes 45 Ladbrokes shops across Ireland
- Entain confirms 39 Ladbrokes shop closures in the Republic of Ireland and six in Northern Ireland, putting up to 226 jobs at risk.
- Sale talks with Irish bookmaker Bar One Racing over the Irish Ladbrokes estate collapsed without a deal last year.
- The closures reflect mounting cost pressures, shifting customer behaviour, and…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/entain-closes-45-ladbrokes-shops-across-ireland/
- Entain confirms 39 Ladbrokes shop closures in the Republic of Ireland and six in Northern Ireland, putting up to 226 jobs at risk.
- Sale talks with Irish bookmaker Bar One Racing over the Irish Ladbrokes estate collapsed without a deal last year.
- The closures reflect mounting cost pressures, shifting customer behaviour, and…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/entain-closes-45-ladbrokes-shops-across-ireland/
Gambling advertising restrictions reshape Australia’s betting market
- The Australian government will ban gambling advertising during live sports broadcasts on TV between 6am and 8.30pm from 1 January 2027.
- Celebrities and professional athletes will be prohibited from appearing in betting promotions, and gambling branding will be removed from sports venues and player uniforms.
- Online gambling ads will only be permitted…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/gambling-advertising-restrictions-reshape-australias-betting-market/
- The Australian government will ban gambling advertising during live sports broadcasts on TV between 6am and 8.30pm from 1 January 2027.
- Celebrities and professional athletes will be prohibited from appearing in betting promotions, and gambling branding will be removed from sports venues and player uniforms.
- Online gambling ads will only be permitted…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/gambling-advertising-restrictions-reshape-australias-betting-market/
Indian Gaming Association sets up litigation fund targeting CFTC
- The Indian Gaming Association launched a litigation fund at its annual convention, targeting the CFTC for enabling unregulated sports betting through prediction market platforms.
- IGA’s board adopted a formal resolution opposing sports event contracts, calling on Congress to clarify that such activities fall under tribal and state gaming jurisdiction.
- The association is…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/indian-gaming-association-sets-up-litigation-fund-targeting-cftc/
- The Indian Gaming Association launched a litigation fund at its annual convention, targeting the CFTC for enabling unregulated sports betting through prediction market platforms.
- IGA’s board adopted a formal resolution opposing sports event contracts, calling on Congress to clarify that such activities fall under tribal and state gaming jurisdiction.
- The association is…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/indian-gaming-association-sets-up-litigation-fund-targeting-cftc/
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Michigan clears FanDuel for multistate online poker
- The Michigan Gaming Control Board approved FanDuel to offer multistate internet poker across Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, effective April 1, 2026.
- FanDuel’s poker product operates under the PokerStars brand, with MotorCity Casino serving as its Michigan operator partner.
- The approval coincides with the retirement of the legacy PokerStars US platform and…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/michigan-clears-fanduel-for-multistate-online-poker/
- The Michigan Gaming Control Board approved FanDuel to offer multistate internet poker across Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, effective April 1, 2026.
- FanDuel’s poker product operates under the PokerStars brand, with MotorCity Casino serving as its Michigan operator partner.
- The approval coincides with the retirement of the legacy PokerStars US platform and…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/michigan-clears-fanduel-for-multistate-online-poker/
Canada reiterates securities rules apply to prediction markets
- The CSA and CIRO issued a joint notice on 2 April 2026 reminding industry participants that existing Canadian securities and derivatives laws apply to prediction markets and event contracts.
- Only two CIRO-authorized members, Interactive Brokers Canada and Wealthsimple, may currently facilitate a limited set of event contracts for Canadian clients.
- Regulators warned…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/canada-reiterates-securities-rules-apply-to-prediction-markets/
- The CSA and CIRO issued a joint notice on 2 April 2026 reminding industry participants that existing Canadian securities and derivatives laws apply to prediction markets and event contracts.
- Only two CIRO-authorized members, Interactive Brokers Canada and Wealthsimple, may currently facilitate a limited set of event contracts for Canadian clients.
- Regulators warned…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/canada-reiterates-securities-rules-apply-to-prediction-markets/
Belgium’s gambling market contracts for first time since 2020
- Belgium’s licensed gambling market generated €1.61bn in GGR in 2024, down 4.86% year-on-year.
- Land-based revenue fell 7.59%, with betting shop GGR dropping nearly 18% as the number of licensed outlets declined.
- The Belgian Gaming Commission acknowledged uncertainty over whether regulatory measures have improved player protections.
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Belgium’s regulated gambling market posted its…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/belgiums-gambling-market-contracts-for-first-time-since-2020/
- Belgium’s licensed gambling market generated €1.61bn in GGR in 2024, down 4.86% year-on-year.
- Land-based revenue fell 7.59%, with betting shop GGR dropping nearly 18% as the number of licensed outlets declined.
- The Belgian Gaming Commission acknowledged uncertainty over whether regulatory measures have improved player protections.
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Belgium’s regulated gambling market posted its…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/belgiums-gambling-market-contracts-for-first-time-since-2020/
CFTC takes trio of states to court over event contracts
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois on April 2, 2026, asserting exclusive federal authority over prediction market operators including Kalshi and Polymarket.
- All three states had issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platforms, and Arizona had already filed criminal charges against Kalshi.
- The federal action comes…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/cftc-takes-trio-of-states-to-court-over-event-contracts/
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois on April 2, 2026, asserting exclusive federal authority over prediction market operators including Kalshi and Polymarket.
- All three states had issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platforms, and Arizona had already filed criminal charges against Kalshi.
- The federal action comes…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/cftc-takes-trio-of-states-to-court-over-event-contracts/
LaLiga signs Polymarket as prediction market partner
- LaLiga North America has named Polymarket its official and exclusive prediction market partner in the US and Canada, becoming the first European soccer league to strike such a deal.
- The multi-year agreement covers premium broadcast visibility, digital and social programming, club IP rights, and fan experience activations.
- A sports integrity framework underpins…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/laliga-signs-polymarket-as-prediction-market-partner/
- LaLiga North America has named Polymarket its official and exclusive prediction market partner in the US and Canada, becoming the first European soccer league to strike such a deal.
- The multi-year agreement covers premium broadcast visibility, digital and social programming, club IP rights, and fan experience activations.
- A sports integrity framework underpins…
https://www.igamingrepublic.com/laliga-signs-polymarket-as-prediction-market-partner/
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