Key Moments: Maine’s Joint Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee reviewed LD 2007, which would prohibit Sweeps Coin play DraftKings supported the proposal, citing consumer protection and regulatory alignment VGW and the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance opposed the bill, raising concerns about its effect on the industry Debate Intensifies Over LD 2007 Proposal Maine’s Joint Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee recently assessed LD 2007, legislation aimed at banning Sweeps Coin gaming in the state. The session highlighted a clear divide between advocates and critics of the proposal. DraftKings aligned with state…

Key Moments: The UK now records an estimated 3.6 billion illegal sports streams each year, more than double the level seen three years ago. Unlicensed betting generated £379 million in the first half of 2025, equal to about 9% of the £8.2 billion online gambling market. The UK government plans to raise the Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40% starting on 1 April 2026. Sharp Increase in Sports Piracy and Black-Market Betting Recent research shows a sharp rise in illegal live sports streaming across Britain. Annual volumes are now…

Key Moments: S Gaming prepares to enter the US market through a partnership with BetMGM Players in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan will gain access to popular S Gaming slot games S Gaming has emphasized its commitment to sustainable entertainment and casual gameplay since 2023 Major Expansion for S Gaming S Gaming, known for delivering engaging online slot and casino titles, is now set to enter the US market in partnership with BetMGM, a prominent iGaming and sports betting platform. This move has been highly anticipated by industry…

Key Moments: Representatives Steven Horsford and Max Miller introduced HR 6985 to repeal a gambling loss deduction cap created by OBBBA. The bill would allow professional gamblers to fully deduct losses, directly addressing so-called “phantom income” taxation. If passed, the change would apply to tax years starting after December 31, 2025. Background of the Controversial Tax Provision Two lawmakers from opposite parties have joined forces to challenge a tax rule from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Under this rule, gamblers can deduct only 90 percent of…

Key Moments: December 2025 ended with online casino spending at €333.7m, marking an 18.4% increase year-on-year Lottomatica captured 31.14% of online casino market share in December, with Sisal at 12.10% Online sports betting spend in December was €126.6m, down 18.8% compared to December 2024 New Licensing Structure Alters Market Dynamics Italy began its first full month under a restructured online gambling regime in December 2025. The overhauled framework, introduced in mid-November, reduced the active operator pool and imposed stricter regulations on online branding. These changes have immediately impacted both the…

Key Moments SavageTech partnered with Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to roll out its avatar-led gamification engine to GiG operators. The system adds a gamification overlay to sportsbook and casino products, boosting engagement through progression-based mechanics. SavageTech gained strong industry visibility after winning the SiGMA Asia Startup Pitch in Manila earlier this year. Innovative Gamification Layer for Operators SavageTech and Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) have announced a new partnership. As a result, GiG operators will gain access to SavageTech’s avatar-based gamification engine. The technology functions as an overlay on existing sportsbook…

Key Moments: WeezyBet recorded more than €1 million in betting volume within one month of moving to the Quantum Gaming platform. The platform switch focused on higher capacity, faster transactions, and stronger operational control. Both companies confirmed plans to continue working together as WeezyBet expands. Strong Start Post-Migration WeezyBet surpassed €1 million in betting volume during its first month on the Quantum Gaming platform. As a result, the company marked a strong early return on its platform migration. This performance reflects WeezyBet’s targeted player acquisition strategy. At the same time,…

Key Moments: Estonian officials identified a legislative error that excluded online casinos from the 2026 gambling tax framework. The law mistakenly classified online casinos as “skill games” instead of “games of chance,” shielding them from new taxes. Lawmakers plan to fix the loophole within weeks to keep the 2026 budget rollout on track. Discovery of the Tax Exemption Oversight Estonia’s upcoming gambling tax reform hit an unexpected obstacle after lawmakers discovered that online casinos were missing from the 2026 tax structure. During a routine legislative review, officials found that the…

Key Moments: Fast Track has finalized the acquisition of Greco, integrating the specialist in theoretical value modelling into its primary product suite Greco’s expertise in player behavior analysis is set to enhance Fast Track’s approach to combating bonus abuse and value leakage This acquisition is anticipated to embed risk management more deeply into customer relationship management processes for operators Integration of Greco’s Value Modelling into Fast Track Platform Fast Track has officially acquired Greco in a multi-million-pound deal, fully absorbing the theoretical value modelling firm into its CRM platform. This…

Key Moments: The number of state championships with title sponsors held steady at 18 out of 27 for 2026. Betting companies reduced their involvement, with Superbet participating in five championships and two other firms exiting sponsorships. Retail brands doubled their representation, reaching four naming rights deals in 2026. Changing Sponsorship Patterns Across Brazilian State Football An analysis of naming rights deals in Brazil’s 27 state football championships in 2026 has revealed a distinct shift in the sponsorship landscape. While the total number of sponsored competitions remained unchanged, the composition of…