Market

VGW’s audited accounts show $5.2B in FY2025 revenue and $470M in net profit, offering a rare view into the scale of the sweepstakes casino model. Chumba Casino generated 71% of group revenue, putting the brand near the level of major US iGaming operators.

Macquarie projects the US will account for only around 5% of global legal World Cup 2026 betting handle, despite hosting the tournament. Blask World Cup Index shows a different picture in demand, with US betting interest leading the market as part of activity flows into prediction markets, sweepstakes and offshore channels.

Kazakhstan’s tax service disclosed a full annual breakdown of the legal betting sector, showing $2B in stakes and $521M in GGR for 2025. However, stricter rules, ad restrictions and the new Unified Betting Accounting System are already cooling the licensed market and pushing part of demand offshore.

Finland’s National Police Board says 50 operators have applied for B2C gambling licences ahead of the market opening in July 2027. Blask data shows Veikkaus still leads, but international brands already account for roughly 40% of search demand.

Bet365 led Spain’s sports betting app downloads from September 2025 to February 2026, according to Sensor Tower. Blask data shows the operator also ranked first by BAP, with roughly 2.5 times the share of second-placed bwin.

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.

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.