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Banijay closes Tipico deal, creating Banijay Gaming across six core markets

Banijay Group completed its acquisition of Tipico Group on 23 April 2026, forming Banijay Gaming across 11 tracked markets. The combined group is now Europe's fourth-largest betting and gaming operator by revenue. Blask data shows what the brand portfolio actually holds, market by market.

Bet365 enters France with new weight in the competitive landscape

Bet365 has secured approval from France's regulator ANJ to operate > in the licensed online sports betting market. France has 171 active > brands, total CEB of $2.72bn, and no legal casino vertical. Bet365 > enters as the first well-capitalised global entrant in years — > with the World Cup and the UCL cycle as its opening window.

Colombia’s court annuls the emergency 19% VAT on online gambling — refunds are next

Colombia's Constitutional Court has overturned the emergency 19% VAT on online betting, ordering DIAN to set up a refund mechanism. Blask data shows the November–January demand dip is a recurring seasonal pattern, not a tax effect. The top three operators hold close to 90% of the market — and the government's tax ambitions are far from over.

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