Google’s new policy to permit ads for prediction markets
On January 5, 2026, Google announced that advertising for prediction markets will be allowed starting from January 21, 2026.The policy change is part of Google’s...
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Indiana’s online lottery authorization bill moves forward
On January 6, 2026, the Indiana House Public Policy Committee voted by a majority to move forward with the proposal to authorize online lottery ticket sales.The Hoosier...
Turkey’s MASAK tasked with fighting money laundering
From February 1, 2026, Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board, MASAK, will assume responsibility for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing by supervising...
iGaming in 2026: What to Expect in the Second Half of the Year
Six months ago, many of the biggest conversations in iGaming were just speculations, but today, they are business decisions. Operators are dealing with higher compliance...
Interview with Elmo Kukkonen – Casino Expert at Bojoko
AffPapa recently spoke with Elmo Kukkonen, casino expert at Bojoko, about the impact of evolving UK regulation on the pace of new online casino launches. He explains why...
Alea Sponsors SBC Jackpot Profiability Webinar | January 8th
Alea will be sponsoring SBC’s upcoming webinar, “The Operator's Playbook: A Guide to Jackpot Profitability,” on Thursday, 8 January 2026, at 15:00 CET.
The session will...
Dutch Kansspelautoriteit switches to new governance model
From January 1, 2026, the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), transitioned its governance structure and is now operating under a new board in an...
1xBet Partners with Sunrisers Eastern Cape cricket team
1xBet has signed a deal with the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, becoming the official sponsor of the cricket team.
Taking part in South Africa’s SA20 tournament, which runs from...
Sportsbooks file lawsuit against Chicago betting tax increase
After the Chicago City Council passed a budget plan to raise the sports betting tax by 10.25% in 2026, the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) filed a lawsuit to stop the...