An undisclosed local company has filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to register “Bangaranga,” the name of Bulgarian Dara’s Eurovision-winning song, as a trademark for gambling-related products and services.
The action comes as Gauteng’s share of South Africa’s gambling revenue has fallen sharply despite national market growth.
The supplier’s Board of Directors approved the share buyback program on 18 May, which is expected to be completed prior to its Annual General Meeting in 2027.
Senators Katie Britt and Richard Blumenthal introduced the Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement Act on May 18, potentially enforcing a $100,000 penalty per promotion.
Global Gaming Insider previously analysed the impact of a potential Evoke acquisition by Bally’s Intralot on 20 April, with the transaction said to be valued at £0.50 ($0.67) per share.
The Club del Sol gaming venue in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has been shuttered by local authorities for the second time this year, renewing questions about enforcement of the country's ban on gambling operations.
The strategic initiative will look to support trader health and safety, carrying a term of two years, and allows the NCPG to establish an inaugural financial services and trading subcategory.
Argentina's province of Neuquén has signed a decree overhauling its casino concession framework, requiring operators to fund tourism infrastructure worth millions of dollars as a condition for renewed licenses.
A new report from Gaming Compliance International estimates that unregulated online gambling generated $5.9tn in global wagering value during 2025, highlighting what the company describes as a rapidly expanding and increasingly fragmented digital marketplace.
Liquor & Gaming NSW has launched a new GambleAware campaign encouraging parents and caregivers to consider how their own behaviour may shape children’s attitudes toward gambling.