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Kambi delivers record-breaking World Cup with more than 100 million bets as Bet Builders and player props take centre stage

Kambi’s AI trading system powers record World Cup performance, facilitating the continued evolution of player behavioural trends towards higher-margin products.

3 min read • Jul 16 • By Marieta Lezaic

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

Responsible Gambling Land Based + 3 more

Russia: State Duma approves operator penalties for self-exclusion breaches

The Russian State Duma has approved a law introducing penalties for gambling operators that allow self-excluded individuals to gamble.

1 min read • Jul 9 • 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

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Russia: LDPR seeks criminal penalties for underage gambling

Russia’s LDPR proposes criminal liability for adults involving minors in gambling.

1 min read • Jul 7 • By Marieta Lezaic

Land Based Poker

Russia’s poker club market surpasses 300 venues

Experts say the poker sector is expanding as audiences increasingly seek social, skill-driven entertainment, with growing tournament coverage and digital content accelerating the game’s mainstream appeal.

1 min read • Jul 7 • By Marieta Lezaic

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

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