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Paddy Power considering closure of 100 betting shops
Flutter Entertainment has revealed that it’s reviewing up to 100 Paddy Power betting shops in the UK and Ireland for potential closure, with around 400 jobs expected to
September 4, 2026
Michigan state court bans Kalshi’s sports markets
A Michigan court has granted a preliminary injunction against prediction market operator Kalshi, ordering the platform to shut down its sports event
1xBet & FC Barcelona Femení: The Tradition of Winning
On August 30, FC Barcelona Femení started a new Liga F season with one clear objective: winning an eighth consecutive league title.
Veikkaus reports H1 growth ahead of Finland’s market reform
Finnish state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus has reported a return to growth in the first half of 2026, with sales revenue reaching €471.3
Fanatics introduces unified betting, casino & predictions app
On September 2, 2026, Fanatics introduced a new unified app to merge its online casino, sportsbook, and prediction market products. Alongside the
Polymarket hits $21B valuation with 1789 Capital’s funding round
Prediction market platform Polymarket has hit a $21 billion valuation after raising $1 billion in a new funding round led by 1789
Lottomatica to merge with Cirsa in $3.2B all-share deal
Lottomatica and Cirsa have announced an all-share merger, under which Lottomatica will absorb the Spanish operator in a deal valued at $3.2
Kalshi imposes first-ever lifetime ban on George Santos
Prediction market operator Kalshi has imposed its first-ever lifetime ban on former U.S. Congressman George Santos following a federal investigation that revealed
Dutch Lottery takes action against illegal operator Skyhills
The Dutch Lottery, Nederlandse Loterij, has launched legal action against unlicensed gambling operator Skyhills, accusing the company of offering illegal gambling products
