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EU iGaming Tax Proposal Threatens Operator Margins

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Brussels is debating a proposal that could reshape iGaming taxation across Europe. The plan would create an EU-wide levy on online betting and gaming operator profits. These funds would directly support the European Union’s budget. The proposal comes from DLA Piper’s Giulio Coraggio. His February 13 note details how the …

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Spain DGOJ Rolls Out Tough New Gambling Controls

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Spain’s gambling regulator just dropped new rules that change how players interact with betting sites. The DGOJ unveiled “Stop Juego,” a mobile app that lets users block themselves from every licensed gambling platform in the country. The app works fast. Users download it and enroll in RGIAJ, the national gambling …

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Soft2Bet Strengthens Team to Accelerate B2B Expansion Plans

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Soft2Bet has reshuffled its leadership team. The goal is simple: grow the B2B division faster. Uri Poliavich unveiled the new appointments. Andrew Cochrane steps in as Chief Commercial Officer. Samuele Traversin takes charge of Business Strategy. Chris Anwyl handles Commercial operations. Harrison Barrett leads Business Development. Poliavich believes these hires …

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FeedConstruct Secures Argentine Basketball Streaming Rights

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Sports data provider FeedConstruct has announced a major expansion into South America. The company now holds exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Argentina’s premier basketball competitions. The agreement includes Liga Nacional de Básquet (LNB), Liga Argentina, Liga Federal, Liga Femenina, and La Liga Próximo. Together, these leagues generate over …

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BetConstruct AI Africa Summit Debut Shows Smart Gaming Tech

BetConstruct AI Africa plans take center stage this week at the BiG Africa Summit 2026. The company arrives at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort with a clear mission: show African operators how smart technology can grow their businesses. The summit runs from February 16 to 19. However, …

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Rivalry Explores Strategic Sale Options

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Rivalry has suspended all player activity on its platform while pursuing strategic alternatives including a potential sale. The Canadian gaming operator announced the move on February 14 after its board approved significant operational reductions. The Toronto-listed company is engaged in discussions with third parties regarding various transaction possibilities. These range …

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France’s ANJ Sounds Alarm on World Cup Gambling Ads

The French gambling regulator is raising red flags. ANJ has warned operators about excessive marketing during the 2026 World Cup. Player protection sits at the heart of their concerns. Industry spending on advertising continues climbing. The ANJ documented a 25% average increase across the sector. Such growth troubles public health …

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DraftKings Extends Exclusive New Hampshire Sports Betting Deal to 2028

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New Hampshire bettors will continue using DraftKings exclusively. The state lottery commission locked in a two-year contract extension. Operations will continue through June 2028 under this agreement. December 2019 marked the beginning of this partnership. Six years later, the results speak volumes. DraftKings has delivered consistent value to the state. …

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Brino Games Joins QTech Platform to Reach New Markets

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A new content partnership is shaking up emerging markets. Brino Games has teamed up with QTech Games. This deal brings culturally-relevant gaming to underserved regions. QTech built its reputation as an emerging market specialist. Their aggregation platform reaches operators across developing economies. They focus on markets often ignored by major …

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Di María and Rodríguez Champion Responsible Gaming

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Argentine football icons Ángel Di María and Maximiliano Rodríguez have launched a responsible gaming campaign that leverages their storied careers to promote safer gambling practices. The “Decisions” initiative, created by City Center Online, specifically targets youth awareness. The campaign uses compelling storytelling to draw parallels between pivotal career decisions and …

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Super Technologies Buys Maxbet to Dominate Romanian Market

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A major shakeup is happening in Romania’s gambling sector. Super Technologies has struck a deal to purchase Maxbet Online and its Malta operation. This acquisition will create the country’s undisputed market leader. Super Technologies previously operated under the SuperBet brand. They recently secured €1.3 billion in funding from Blackstone. This …

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Maryland Lawmakers to Vote on Online Casino Legalization

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Maryland’s push to legalize online gambling advances next month with Senate hearings scheduled for March 11. The legislative package from Senator Ron Watson represents the fourth attempt to bring iGaming to the state. The comprehensive proposal includes three interconnected bills. The first establishes licensing for full internet casino operations, permitting …

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Genius Sports Expands Ad Agency Portfolio with WPP Partnership

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Sports data and technology leader Genius Sports continues expanding its advertising capabilities through a strategic collaboration with WPP Media, creating new tools for brands seeking sports marketing opportunities. The alliance introduces the WPP Brand Sports Momentum Score, an intelligence platform helping advertisers identify optimal sports properties, audience segments, and timing …

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BetMakers Technology Confirms Tabcorp Merger Approach

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Australian betting technology provider BetMakers Technology Group has acknowledged receiving merger interest from Tabcorp Holdings, Australia’s largest wagering operator. The revelation follows a temporary trading halt triggered by unusual share price movement. The Australian Stock Exchange issued a Price Query after detecting significant trading volume in BetMakers shares. Subsequent media …

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Spintec Partners With Bet Rite for Canadian Casino Market Entry

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Global electronic table game manufacturer Spintec has secured its Canadian market entry through a distribution agreement with Bet Rite. The partnership makes Spintec’s Charisma product suite available to casino operators across Canada. Bet Rite brings extensive Canadian market experience to the collaboration, offering established operator relationships and localized support capabilities. …

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Vibra Solutions Enables Betxico Mobile Platform Launch

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Latin American iGaming technology specialist Vibra Solutions has successfully delivered new mobile betting application of Betxico, reinforcing its position in Mexico’s expanding regulated gaming market. The mobile launch advances a strategic partnership built on delivering enterprise-grade technology infrastructure tailored to Mexico’s mobile-dominant betting demographics. Scalable Platform Architecture The companies co-engineered …

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Ontario Regulator Seeks PointsBet Suspension

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Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has proposed a five-day operational suspension for PointsBet Canada, citing deficiencies in detecting and reporting suspicious wagering connected to the Jontay Porter betting controversy. The regulatory action stems from PointsBet’s handling of betting patterns during the 2024 scandal that resulted in Porter’s permanent NBA …

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Bet9ja Operator Contests Nigeria State Closure Order

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KC Gaming Networks, parent company of Nigeria’s prominent Bet9ja betting brand, is legally challenging enforcement actions by the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission of Nigeria after authorities shuttered its local retail operations. The closures were implemented February 9 under an ex-parte judicial order secured by state regulators. Bet9ja has …

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Diego Simeone Fronts New Gamified Platform of Soft2Bet

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Legendary football manager Diego Simeone has become the face of Soft2Bet’s innovative Football Manager platform, launched this week on the Betinia sportsbook. The partnership represents a significant evolution in gamified betting experiences, combining sports wagering with immersive gaming mechanics. Soft2Bet, headquartered in Malta, secured the collaboration with the Atlético Madrid …

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