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From regulation to responsibility: The 1xBet global strategy

Global gambling regulation has shifted from umbrella licences to market-specific compliance, requiring operators to meet local licensing, advertising and player protection requirements.

4 min read • Jul 14 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Casino + 1 more

Playtech raises 2026 EBITDA outlook to at least €270m

The supplier expects H1 adjusted EBITDA of more than €155m, with US growth and Latin American exposure offsetting UK tax pressure.

2 min read • Jul 9 • By Shaan Khan

Conferences & Exhibitions Marketing

SBC Summit Gives Delegates Direct Access to Regulators Through New Regulatory Gaming Meetups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meetups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming jurisdictions during its 2026 event in Lisbon.

4 min read • Jul 8 • By Will Underwood

Conferences & Exhibitions iGaming + 2 more

SBC Lisbon: Michael Jordan to speak alongside DraftKings and Sportradar CEOs

The world-renowned sportsman and philanthropist is set to appear alongside Jason Robins and Carsten Koerl as part of a sports business panel on day one of the summit.

1 min read • Jul 6 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

ESMA warns prediction markets over EU rules

The European Securities and Markets Authority has warned prediction market operators to assess whether event contracts fall under EU rules on binary options.

1 min read • Jul 6 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

Spillemyndigheden highlights new European AML draft guidelines

The new guidelines will apply to a range of industries, not just gambling.

1 min read • Jul 6 • By Megan Elswyth

Online Sports Betting + 1 more

What are the odds? World Cup drama changes the betting frame

Advancement to the last eight came for England and Norway at the expense of Mexico and Brazil as the weekend’s results are reflected by shifting bookmaker odds.

1 min read • Jul 6 • By Will Underwood

Responsible Gambling Online + 1 more

iGB LIVE 2026: Is it time for gambling-style safeguards in prediction markets?

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.

3 min read • Jul 6 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions + 4 more

iGB LIVE 2026: Black market growth in the digital age

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.

4 min read • Jul 3 • By Marieta Lezaic