Day: 8 May 2026

Key Moments: The Dutch gambling regulator flagged more than 4,600 illegal gambling ads on Meta’s platforms in April. In the first half of 2025, licensed gambling operators in the Netherlands captured only 49 percent of gross gambling revenue despite exclusive use by 94 percent of players. The Netherlands’ regulated online gambling sector contracted by 18.5 percent in 2025, according to the Ksa’s annual report. Regulator Intensifies Crackdown on Unlicensed Operators The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, has filed over 4,600 reports of unauthorized gambling advertisements to Meta during April.…

Key Moments: Octoplay has gone live with Bet365 in the United Kingdom, expanding its portfolio of tier-one partners. The integration follows recent launches with Virgin Bet and BetVictor in the UK market. Octoplay now holds active licenses in 17 jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and others. Strategic Partnership with Bet365 in the UK Octoplay has initiated operations with Bet365 in the United Kingdom, further bolstering its network of major gambling operators. This move is positioned as the start of an anticipated long-term collaboration between the two companies, specifically within the…