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Key Moments: NOVOMATIC has finalized the sale of ADMIRAL Austria to Tipico. ADMIRAL Austria will continue to utilize NOVOMATIC’s technology under Tipico’s ownership. The transaction was completed after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals. Strategic Shift Toward International Growth NOVOMATIC, recognized as a top gaming technology provider in Europe, has concluded the sale of ADMIRAL Austria to Tipico. This development reinforces NOVOMATIC’s commitment to expanding its footprint in international markets, representing a significant move in the group’s broader global strategy. The company is concentrating its growth efforts beyond Austria, leveraging this…

Key Moments: The Scottish Government has announced support for a bill to prohibit greyhound racing. There are currently no active licensed greyhound racing tracks in Scotland, with the last shuttered in 2020. Betting on greyhound racing in Scotland has seen a steep decline, with gross gaming yield significantly trailing behind football and horse racing from April 2023 to March 2024. Legislative Support Signals End of Greyhound Racing in Scotland Greyhound racing in Scotland is on the verge of being banned, as the Scottish Government has thrown its weight behind legislation…

Key Moments: The Secretariat of the Interior (SEGOB) has publicly committed to drafting reforms that address technological and social changes in Mexico’s gaming laws, but no proposals have materialized. Frequent turnover in the leadership of the General Directorate of Gaming and Lotteries has contributed to regulatory instability and an absence of progress. The most recent regulatory efforts have failed to modernize the legal framework, leaving the sector with outdated rules from the mid-20th century. SEGOB’s Unfulfilled Commitments In the latest analysis of Mexico’s political climate surrounding gambling, attorneys Alfredo Lazcano…

Key Moments: Monaco has established a law that criminalizes unauthorized photography and filming in casinos and hotels Articles 308-2, 308-3, and 308-4 of the Penal Code prohibit both capturing and sharing images without consent Multilingual warnings are now displayed at major Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer venues New Legal Framework for Guest Privacy Monaco has introduced a comprehensive law that makes it a criminal offense to photograph or film individuals inside its casinos and hotels without their consent. This move is targeted at strengthening privacy for guests such as…

Key Moments: MIXI has acquired a 51.59% stake in PointsBet as of Friday evening. The MIXI offer will be open until September 12, providing shareholders with payments according to the current proposal. PointsBet’s board has recommended MIXI’s cash offer, while Betr holds 19.9% and opposes the bid. Majority Ownership Secured MIXI has obtained majority control of PointsBet by elevating its shareholding to 51.59%, bringing an apparent end to competition from rival bidder Betr for the sports betting company. With this move, PointsBet becomes a subsidiary under MIXI’s management, following a…

Key Moments: European Commissioner Michael McGrath confirmed that no Malta-licensed gaming company has received EU funding, either directly or indirectly. The European Commission launched infringement proceedings against Malta after the introduction of Article 56A (“Bill 55”) to its Gaming Act. As of 9 September 2025, Brussels is reviewing Malta’s defense and may escalate the legal procedure to the Court of Justice of the European Union. Clarification on EU Funding for Malta-Licensed iGaming Operators European Commissioner Michael McGrath, who oversees democracy, justice, the rule of law, and consumer protection, has stated…

Key Moments: UK enforcement of the updated CAP Code has already increased compliance expenses into six figures for many gambling operators in the first week The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued rulings that now act as benchmarks under the expanded regulatory scope Major operators quickly adapted to new rules, while smaller firms and affiliates are scaling back campaigns and promotions Deadline Expansion and Early Enforcement Benchmarks One week after the updated CAP Code came into force, UK gambling operators are navigating a transformed regulatory landscape. Starting 1 September 2025,…

Key Moments: Podium has been providing UK racing content to Dabble since the summer Dabble is expanding its socially driven betting platform to the UK after rapid growth in Australia Podium supplies all UK horse and greyhound racing data to Dabble through Betmakers technology Strategic Collaboration Enhances Social Betting in the UK Podium, a global supplier of sports data solutions, is supplying Dabble with racing content as the app-based betting platform launches for UK bettors. Dabble combines classic wagering features with an interactive, social media-inspired interface, aiming to engage the…

Key Moments: Gambling has accounted for 1.6% of total household expenditures in South Africa, according to the National Gambling Board of South Africa’s 2023 report. The 2023/24 fiscal year saw gross gambling revenue reach R59.3 billion, reflecting a 25.7% increase compared to the prior year. Online gambling services, including sports betting, Lotto, and slots, are at the core of this growth, generating R152.6 billion in 2023, up from R10.1 billion in 2018. Spending Trends Point Toward Gambling Industry Expansion Household expenditure data reveals that gambling has grown into a major…

Key Moments: The Joint Gambling Authority of Germany (GGL) leveraged new regulations from GlüStV to remove more than 200 unlicensed gambling sites from Google search results last year. German iGaming revenue experienced a drop from 3.5 billion Euros in Q1 2025 to 3.22 billion Euros in Q2, with online poker stakes also declining. Stringent advertising and sponsorship restrictions have been implemented to promote safety and responsible gambling within Germany’s regulated market. Regulatory Overhaul Challenges and Defines the Market Germany’s State Treaty on Gaming 2021 (GlüStV) has transformed the country’s online…