Gauteng’s gambling regulator fired for financial misconduct
The government of South Africa has fired the CEO of Gauteng province’s gambling regulator, Karabo Mbele, over charges of gross misconduct and abuse of public resources.
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CFTC targets Minnesota over prediction markets ban
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota after Governor Tim Walz signed a law to ban prediction markets, despite the...
1xBet shortlisted in 3 SiGMA Europe Awards 2026 nominations
1xBet has been shortlisted in 3 nominations at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2026, for the Multi-Market Sportsbook, Sports Betting Operator, and Affiliate Program categories.
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Bally’s reports 28.3% YoY growth in Q1 revenue
Bally’s has shared its Q1 2026 results, reporting $755.7 million in quarterly revenue, a 28.3% year-on-year growth, as a result of strong performance in Bally’s International...
India warns VPN providers over prediction market access
On May 18, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) sent a letter to VPN providers, warning that players have been using their services to access...
DraftKings to close Wrigley Field retail sportsbook on May 31
DraftKings has announced that after two years, it will be shutting down its Wrigley Field retail sportsbook in Chicago on May 31, 2026.DraftKings had opened the venue...
Spain to prohibit influencer and celebrity gambling ads
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has instructed the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) to begin a public consultation on limiting influencer and...
evoke and Bally’s extend acquisition deadline to June 8
evoke has confirmed that at the request of Bally’s Intralot, the discussions of a potential acquisition have been extended until June 8, 2026, following the expiration of the...
Winandyou Partners as Signature Sponsor at AffPapa iGaming Awards
AffPapa is glad to announce Winandyou Partners as a Signature Sponsor at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026, highlighting the brand’s commitment to supporting growth and...
