Michael Dugher steps down from BGC chair position
Effective from January 14, 2026, Michael Dugher has stepped down as the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) chair after six years with the trade body.Dugher had led the BGC...
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New York bill proposes to regulate prediction markets
Senate Bill S8889 proposes to establish a formal licensing and supervision authority for prediction market platforms in New York.If passed, the bill would amend the...
Austrian government prepares draft for new casino tender
Austria has confirmed that the Finance Ministry is preparing a draft law for a new casino tender process in 2027, as operators continue to call for an end to the market’s...
Soft2Bet appoints Andrew Cochrane as new CCO
Soft2Bet, an international sportsbook and casino operator, announced that it has appointed Andrew Cochrane as Chief Commercial Officer in an effort to expand the company’s...
Dutch KSA penalizes ComeOn €750K and Starscream €4.2M
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined two operators, ComeOn and Starscream, in an effort to fight against illegal betting activity and enforce player protection....
AGA and IGA urge Congress to stop prediction markets growth
On January 12, 2026, the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) sent a letter to Congress, urging lawmakers to block the expansion of...
AffPapa and Bang Bang Casino partnership debuts
AffPapa and Bang Bang Casino are collaborating on an exciting deal aimed at taking Bang Bang Casino’s platform global.The casino presents a growing portfolio of games...
Coalition for Prediction Markets hires 2 former congressmen
The Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) has announced senior leadership changes with the appointment of two former U.S. congressmen.CPM was established in December...
Georgia lawmakers plan to legalize sports betting in 2026
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives, Matt Hatchett, has introduced his sports betting proposal, HB 910, in an effort to legalize the industry under the Georgia...