Laos Reports 153 Gambling and Cybercrime Raids, Detaining 10,651 People
Authorities detained people of 31 nationalities during the first nine months of 2026 in a campaign targeting illegal online gambling, scam centres and supporting infrastructure.
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Spain Launches Cross-Operator Online Gambling Deposit Limits
Default limits of €700 daily, €1,750 weekly and €3,300 over four weeks will apply across licensed operators, with mandatory implementation scheduled for March 2027.
Greek iGaming GGR Rises 18.7% to €647.2 Million in H1 2026
Online gambling generated approximately 88% of Greece’s first-half market growth, while the regulator expanded its use of AI to investigate unlicensed websites.
Magnus Carlsen to Play BETBY-Backed MOVE Cup in Barcelona
The January 2027 rapid chess tournament will feature eight grandmasters, a €300,000 prize fund and an equal contribution to the MOVE Foundation.
Evoke Q3 Revenue Falls 7% to £406 Million After Betting Shop Closures
William Hill owner Evoke reported lower third-quarter revenue as shop closures and player-friendly football results weighed on trading, while its Bally’s Intralot takeover progressed.
Lula Wins Fourth Term as Brazil’s Betting Ban Faces Congress and Courts
Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s presidential runoff, but the future of the betting prohibition remains subject to congressional scrutiny and Supreme Court challenges.
IG Group Applies for UK Betting Licence Ahead of Prediction Markets Launch
IG plans financial prediction markets for professional clients in late 2026, followed by sports, politics and entertainment markets in early 2027, subject to gambling approval.
Betsson Signs HJK Sponsorship Described as Finland’s Largest Club Deal
The five-and-a-half-year agreement covers HJK Helsinki’s men’s and women’s first teams, starting in July 2027 subject to Betsson obtaining a Finnish gambling licence.
Cyprus Betting GGR Rises 23.6% to €46.9 Million in Q2 2026
Online betting led growth in Cyprus during the second quarter, with licensed operators handling €329.8 million in wagers and generating €7 million in taxes and contributions.
