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Paysacfecard research indicates 19% of global consumers interested in the 2026 World Cup plan to place their first online bet during the tournament, with 60% overall intending to wager.

Super Group has withdrawn from Portugal by requesting revocation of its Betway licenses for online sports betting and gaming.

Mobile platforms dominate expansion in African markets, supported by rising smartphone penetration and local payment integrations.

Kambi replaces Pickwin's existing third-party sportsbook provider in Mexico.

BETBY plans major marketing push featuring chess legends Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Levy Rozman at ICE Barcelona.

UK remote gambling duty set to rise significantly from April 2026, prompting strategic shifts among major operators.

Delasport highlights shifting bettor preferences toward emotional experiences over purely odds-driven wagering.

Africa's sector projected to reach $3 billion in 2025, fueled by mobile money integration and youth-driven football wagering.

SOFTSWISS expands its African presence by launching Panther Bet on its Sportsbook and Casino Platform.

Bet365 achieved £4bn in revenue for the 2024/25 financial year, up 9% year-on-year, driven by strong gaming growth.

Regulated African sportsbooks report unprecedented pre-tournament engagement for AFCON 2025, highlighting football's dominance in a market with 440 million active bettors.

Play971 became the United Arab Emirates' inaugural authorized real-money online sportsbook and iGaming platform on December 15.

Bragg Gaming Group deploys its turnkey iGaming platform for the first time in Belgium, supporting the debut of an 11th online casino brand under a key regional operator.

Early betting on FIFA World Cup 2026 hits record levels, with Spain leading at 27% of outright markets in Europe's £15 billion sector.

Playbook Fusion integrates with Bet Comply to launch virtual football betting in key markets including Brazil and the Netherlands.

GR8 Tech integrates new virtual basketball titles into its ULTIM8 Sportsbook, enhancing operator retention through 24/7 content availability.