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Germany’s iGaming market in 2026 is, depending on who you ask, either a success story or a cautionary tale. The GGL — the country’s gambling regulator — published a study in March 2026 confirming that 77% of online gambling activity now flows through licensed operators. Ronald Benter, GGL CEO, called the results “confirmation of a […]
When Parliament outlawed real-money gaming last August, consumer demand didn't disappear. It migrated — to the offshore operators the law could never reach.
Virginia's legislative session just concluded with a massive win for traditional casinos. Lawmakers failed to reconcile two competing bills before adjournment. This officially killed hopes for a regulated online casino market in 2026.
Argentina blocks Polymarket as legal gambling market booms A Buenos Aires court recently ordered telecom providers to shut down Polymarket nationwide, effectively blocking the platform across Argentina. The court explicitly labeled the operation as unauthorized gambling. Many crypto enthusiasts and tech commentators immediately framed this as a massive, alarming signal about the future of prediction […]
The explosive rise of prediction markets has fundamentally altered how people engage with uncertainty. What began as a niche corner of the internet has rapidly transformed into a mainstream financial phenomenon. Yet, as this sector grows, it is triggering a complex regulatory showdown. At the center of this battle sits Polymarket.
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has signed an emergency decree introducing a 16% tax on online gambling deposits. Consequently, this decision reverses a recent legislative victory for the industry and creates ideal conditions for user migration to unlicensed platforms. The cost of the first experiment First, the country already ran an identical experiment in 2025. Back […]
While Canadian regulators and courts debate whether Ontario can legally pool online poker players with other countries, offshore brands are winning the battle for actual users. Unlicensed operators captured 59% of Canada’s total online gambling market in 2025, which reached an estimated $9.5 billion. Blask analytics reveal a structural divide between the country’s two regulatory […]
On Wednesday, March 11, William Hill's communications team sent a message to the industry: the company had just experienced its most profitable day at the Cheltenham Festival in its 90-year history. The William Hill Cheltenham headline traveled fast. It was the kind of story that brands pay to have told.
