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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.
Belgium’s Gaming Commission added 22 gambling domains to its blacklist on 21 May, targeting offshore mirrors and clone sites that imitate licensed local operators. Blask data shows the legal market remains dominant, while offshore brands stay outside the top 10.
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.
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.
