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Key Moments: UK gambling operators spent an estimated £2bn on advertising and marketing last year, surpassing remote gaming tax revenues. Industry groups disputed the £2bn estimate, claiming actual advertising spend is closer to £1bn, and highlighted a recent decline. Calls for higher gambling taxes have intensified amid growing scrutiny of marketing outlays versus claimed financial pressures. Advertising Spending Statistics and Debate New research from media insights group WARC indicated that UK gambling companies allocated approximately £2bn to advertising and marketing during the last year. This figure encompasses spending by bookmakers,…

Key Moments: Judge Andrew Gordon rescinded an earlier injunction favoring Kalshi on November 24, 2025 The ruling raises fundamental questions about the regulation of event-based trading and prediction markets in the United States Kalshi announced plans to appeal the decision to the Ninth Circuit, seeking federal protection for its operations Judge Gordon Reverses Course on Kalshi’s Operations A major regulatory development has unfolded in Nevada as District Judge Andrew Gordon overturned his previous ruling granting a preliminary injunction to Kalshi, a key player in the prediction markets industry. This reversal,…

Key Moments: Pennsylvania reported a record $544.7 million in total gaming and fantasy contest revenue for June 2025, up 15.4 percent from June 2024. The 2024-2025 fiscal year saw iGaming revenue reach approximately $2.47 billion, surpassing retail slot machine earnings for the first time. The state collected about $2.8 billion in gaming tax revenue, supporting public programs and services. Online Casinos Drive Unprecedented Growth Pennsylvania has surpassed both Nevada and New Jersey to become the top-earning commercial gambling state in the country. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) highlighted that…

Key Moments: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) flagged 4,575 illegal betting ads between April and September 2025. Meta-owned platforms represented 79 percent of all betting-related ad violations identified during this period. ASCI found that 683 out of 1,173 influencer ads monitored were promoting offshore betting platforms. Rising Prevalence of Illegal Betting Promotions Offshore betting operators have significantly amplified their attempts to connect with Indian consumers through digital channels. In particular, they are increasingly leveraging influencers and local content creators. Despite the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act…

Key Moments: Flutter Entertainment has stated that FanDuel’s prediction market initiative will not compromise its U.S. online sports betting licenses. FanDuel has already attracted more than 110,000 users in Missouri ahead of its anticipated launch. Flutter’s share price has declined by approximately 25 percent this year, erasing about $11 billion in market capitalization. Strategic Entry Into Prediction Markets Flutter Entertainment is moving forward with FanDuel’s introduction of a prediction market product, asserting confidence that this new approach does not threaten its current U.S. online sports betting licenses. The company’s CEO,…

Key Moments: AGTech’s Lottery segment revenue increased by HK$4.6 million year-on-year, reaching HK$131 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025. The group recorded a wider net loss of approximately HK$25.6 million, compared with HK$1.6 million in the same period last year. No interim dividend was proposed, as the company focuses on growth within its financial technology ecosystem. Lottery Segment Shows Revenue Growth AGTech Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong-based lottery and technology company, released its half-year report for the period ending September 30, 2025. The company highlighted revenue growth…

Key Moments: DRGT completed the implementation of its comprehensive casino management system across 59 Efbet locations and more than 2,500 devices between January and March 2025 The three-month project transitioned into a long-term operational partnership between DRGT and Efbet DRGT will present its latest suite of management and player-engagement solutions at BEGE 2025 in Sofia Landmark Rollout with Efbet in Bulgaria DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) is preparing for its second appearance at the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition (BEGE 2025) in Sofia, scheduled for November 26 and 27. This follows…

Key Moments: The Pan-Nordic Gambling Study (PANG) is set to survey 150,000 individuals aged 18 to 30 across Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. Participating organizations include public health agencies, regulators, and academic institutions from all five Nordic countries. The project aims to deliver comparable cross-country data, with results scheduled for release in spring 2026. Coordinated Approach to Understanding Gambling in the Nordics A major research undertaking is underway in the Nordics, targeting a comprehensive examination of young adult gambling behavior in 2025. The Swedish Public Health Agency has launched…

Key Moments: Industry leaders have braced for potentially significant increases to UK gambling duties in the imminent Budget announcement. Recent regulatory measures and compliance expenses have already heightened pressure on operators, leading to high-profile headquarters relocations offshore. Forecasts suggest that drastic tax hikes could reduce government revenues due to shop closures, job losses, and growth of the black market. Uncertainty Precedes the Budget The UK gambling sector finds itself on edge as operators await the latest Budget, widely regarded as the most significant in decades. Anticipation around increased gambling taxes…

Key Moments: Attorney General James Uthmeier has urged lawmakers to raise the penalty for operating illegal gambling businesses from a misdemeanor to a felony. A recent high-profile case has renewed the call for increased enforcement and stricter penalties in Florida. Two gaming bills proposing third-degree felony charges for unlicensed gambling operators have been pre-filed for legislative consideration. Current Legal Framework and AG’s Plea Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has called upon the state legislature to strengthen the state’s response to illegal gambling. Additionally, he stressed the urgency of addressing the…