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Ireland: Q1 2026 online betting turnover tops €1.2bn

Online betting turnover in Ireland reached €1.2bn ($1.38bn) for Q1 2026, while land-based betting declined sharply.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

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MediaTroopers sets up Brazil entity as regulated market matures

The affiliate group has added local banking, office and corporate infrastructure as Brazil tightens oversight of licensed betting activity.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan

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England bettors trail Portugal in World Cup home-backing data

Entain’s latest World Cup betting figures show Spain has emerged as the most popular outright selection globally, while Portugal records the strongest level of domestic support among its own fans.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

French bill targets sports betting ads before World Cup

The proposal follows ANJ warnings that French World Cup betting stakes could reach €1.2bn as youth betting intentions rise.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan

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Vibo Valentia betting shop seized in WhatsApp betting probe

The case adds to Italy’s wider enforcement focus on remote betting, account misuse and organised crime risks in gambling.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Sports Betting + 1 more

New Mexico Department of Justice files lawsuit against Kalshi

Attorney General Raúl Torrez believes Kalshi ‘ignored’ New Mexico’s regulatory framework and stated the operator’s event contracts ‘function in the same manner’ as sports betting.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Online + 2 more

Legislation allowing for additional sports wagering licenses advanced by Rhode Island Senate

Rhode Island Senators advanced Senate Bill 3118 with a 30-6 vote, as the legislation will now be heard by the state’s House of Representatives prior to needing Governor approval.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Why Bally’s Intralot has ‘no plans’ to sell Evoke assets

The operator held a press call following the announcement of its £243m Evoke acquisition, as CEO Reeves outlined confidence around the company’s UK position.

5 min read • Jun 5 • By Will Underwood

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Turkey: Fenerbahçe President sentenced in illegal betting advertising case

Sadettin Saran was sentenced to two years and six months in prison over charges of promoting illegal betting advertising during football broadcasts.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Marketing + 3 more

Germany: Study examines gambling advertising in football broadcasts

With the World Cup on the horizon, a University of Hohenheim study warns that sports betting advertising is now deeply rooted in professional football broadcasts.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic