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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.
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.
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.
Play971 has gone live in the UAE ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Blask data shows offshore brands still dominate local demand, but the legal operator’s May breakout suggests licensed betting can quickly gain visibility.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving to limit online casinos after residents lost $2.77B in 2025. Blask data shows why the proposed restrictions target deposits, credit cards and player reactivation.
Thai police blocked more than 717K gambling URLs ahead of the 2026 World Cup, targeting social media and gambling websites. Blask data shows the campaign changed brand-level demand, while overall market CEB stayed broadly intact.
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.
Panama’s Law 527 gives internet providers five days to block unlicensed gambling websites, apps and domains. Blask data shows offshore iGaming demand has grown to 14.9%, even as local brands still dominate the market.
