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Slovakia’s gambling regulator URHH has ordered a full audit of licensee marketing during the 2026 World Cup. Libuša Baranová, Policy Director at URHH (Úrad pre reguláciu hazardných hier), told operators that tournament traffic must promote Responsible Gambling tools and self-exclusion — not aggressive player acquisition. URHH has promised immediate bans for violations. The audit follows […]
The Netherlands is moving toward a total online gambling advertising ban, alongside tighter deposit limits and expanded self-exclusion rules. The proposal comes after licensed GGR fell and Blask data showed grey-market demand catching up with regulated operators in early 2026.
Greece has launched public consultation on a gambling reform package targeting offshore operators, affiliates, payments and illegal websites. Blask data shows offshore brands already account for around a third of Greek search demand.
Bally’s Intralot has agreed to acquire Evoke in a $325M all-share deal, gaining William Hill, 888 and Mr Green. The deal highlights the gap between Evoke’s weakened market valuation and the scale of its UK search footprint.
Allwyn completed its redomiciliation from Luxembourg to Switzerland, closing a corporate restructuring that followed its OPAP merger. Blask data shows Greece is the group’s strongest demand market, led by Stoiximan and Novibet.
Ireland’s remote betting licences expire on 1 July 2026, forcing operators into the new GRAI regime. Blask data shows licensed brands still dominate, but offshore gambling demand grew 85% during the transition window.
Blask Index data from the Budapest final shows that PSG’s win created a sharp one-day demand pulse in France, while the UK absorbed Arsenal’s final into its normal football betting baseline.
By cutting Dutch IP access to its games, Pragmatic Play removes nearly a third of the slot catalog offshore operators have been using as baseline inventory. Pragmatic Play slots have stopped loading on most illegal online casinos in the Netherlands. Players on a Dutch IP see “Not available in your region” instead of the game. […]
