Global gambling regulation has shifted from umbrella licences to market-specific compliance, requiring operators to meet local licensing, advertising and player protection requirements.
New research commissioned by Cyprus’s National Betting Authority indicates that gambling-related material is highly visible across the social media platforms most used by young adults.
The supplier expects H1 adjusted EBITDA of more than €155m, with US growth and Latin American exposure offsetting UK tax pressure.
The European Securities and Markets Authority has warned prediction market operators to assess whether event contracts fall under EU rules on binary options.
The new guidelines will apply to a range of industries, not just gambling.
As prediction markets continue to expand, regulators and safer gambling experts are increasingly questioning whether the products pose similar harm risks as traditional gambling, despite being regulated differently in some jurisdictions.
Collinge brings extensive gaming experience to this role, which will see him manage strategic decisions across multiple company departments.
Reflecting on a keynote panel from the iGB Live 2026 conference in London this week, industry leaders convened to address the escalating challenges posed by the illegal gambling market.
1xBet hopes that this hub will “aim to foster collaboration with regulators, researchers, and civil society.”
Bradley will join the current CEO to help lead the company.