Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments Amazon invested more than £15 billion in Britain during 2025 as part of its long-term expansion plan. UK revenues exceeded £30 billion in 2025, with more than £1.3 billion paid in total taxes, over 20% higher than in 2024. The company employs about 75,000 people in Britain, placing it among the country’s 10 largest private sector employers. Expanded Capital Commitments in the UK Amazon invested more than £15 billion ($20 billion) in Britain during 2025, the company said Wednesday. The spending keeps the group on track toward its…

Key Moments: BGaming has introduced BGaming Quests. This is a daily-mission system designed to boost player retention. Moreover, the new tool is fully funded and managed by BGaming. As a result, operators avoid promotional costs. In addition, the Quests system focuses on individual progress. Therefore, it offers non-competitive daily milestones and rewards. Innovative Player Retention Solution BGaming has launched BGaming Quests, a retention-focused promotional platform. It aims to improve player engagement through daily missions. In particular, the tool addresses a key challenge: keeping players active beyond their first week. Importantly,…

Key Moments: bet365 has received regulatory approval from the Autorité Nationale des Jeux and entered the French market ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France’s gambling sector has experienced consolidation and stricter regulation, with high-risk players accounting for about 60% of gross gaming revenue. bet365 is preparing to expand its French offering to include online poker and horse racing products in addition to sports betting. bet365 Debuts in France Before Major Sporting Events bet365 has officially launched operations in France after obtaining approval from the Autorité Nationale des Jeux,…

Key Moments: The DGOJ has begun a public consultation on new limits for gambling ads featuring celebrities and influencers, as well as on acquisition bonuses and search result visibility Spain’s latest proposals follow the Supreme Court’s April 2024 ruling that struck down a previous attempt for insufficient legal basis Stakeholders have until 22 June 2026 to provide feedback on the proposed regulations New Regulatory Proposals Under Review Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has initiated a public consultation period starting 18 May 2026, seeking input on proposed…

Key Moments: QTech Games and BNG expanded their agreement on 26 May 2026, extending content distribution rights worldwide BNG’s entire slot portfolio is now available to QTech’s operator network across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and CIS-facing markets QTech Games continues growing its content pipeline into 2025 and 2026, focusing on emerging markets Expansion to a Global Content Partnership QTech Games has elevated its collaboration with slot developer BNG by expanding their partnership from a regional agreement to a full global distribution arrangement. Announced on 26 May 2026, this updated deal…

Key Moments: FairPredicts has initiated a nationwide campaign targeting Kalshi, spotlighting alleged transparency issues in the prediction market sector Kalshi asserts that institutional market makers only account for approximately 7 percent or less of trading volume on its platform Lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny of prediction markets, raising concerns about regulatory oversight and consumer protection Escalating Tensions between FairPredicts and Kalshi A new chapter in the debate over prediction markets has opened as watchdog organization FairPredicts unveils a pointed advertising blitz directed at Kalshi, a well-known prediction market operator. The effort…

Key Moments: The European Court of Justice has permitted Austrian courts to consider Malta’s defensive laws when freezing igaming operators’ assets in the EU. The ruling follows a dispute where Mr Green, a Malta-licensed casino, ignored an Austrian reimbursement order and customers sought to enforce it by freezing the company’s funds in multiple countries. This decision challenges Malta’s Bill 55 (Article 56A), making asset protection for online operators less certain across member states. Eurozone Asset Freezes Gain Momentum Judges in Austria have received the green light from the European Court…

Key Moments: British bettors are projected to wager over £33 billion with unauthorized operators in the next three years Data from H2 Gambling Capital suggests illegal stakes could nearly double from the anticipated £17 billion next year The Gambling Commission has been convening to discuss the introduction of mandatory financial risk assessments for bettors Rising Illegal Betting Activity Analysts forecast that in the coming three years, British gamblers will stake upwards of £33 billion with unlicensed gambling providers. This migration away from regulated platforms is accelerating, highlighting the possibility that…

Key Moments: Government estimates showed New Zealanders deposited NZ$1.36 billion annually into mostly offshore online gambling platforms between October 2023 and September 2025. Casino-focused platforms led a 38% year-on-year increase in spending, while sports betting spending dropped 37% within the same period. Individuals in New Zealand’s most disadvantaged communities contributed a disproportionately high share of online gambling expenditure. Offshore Gambling Spend Far Exceeds Expectations Recently unveiled data from New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has provided new insight into the scale of online gambling activity prior to the country’s…

Key Moments: DATA.BET reported a 168% rise in turnover from its virtual football content between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 Meanwhile, virtual content accounted for 39% of total virtual sports turnover and generated 45% of profits during the period In addition, the company recorded strong growth in active users, GGR, events per quarter, and total bets placed Robust Year-over-Year Statistics DATA.BET, a leading sportsbook solutions provider, recently shared new figures showing strong year-over-year growth in its in-house virtual football product. Between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, turnover from the supplier’s…