Candle Lake eyes Evolution delisting if takeover offer is accepted
The Cayman Islands-based investment entity now holds nearly 32% of Evolution shares which trigged a mandatory offer obligation.
The Cayman Islands-based investment entity now holds nearly 32% of Evolution shares which trigged a mandatory offer obligation.
Total gross gaming revenue surged 16.81% in H1 year-on-year, with remote operators accumulating €119.9 million ($138.5 million) in GGR.
Rokker's white paper also outlined the regulatory uncertainty following HMRC's confirmation that prize draws will not be exempt from VAT.

Q2 earnings revealed mixed performances across the LatAm region. RSI posted strong growth among monthly actives, while Entain said it would not overspend in a challenging Brazil.
Issues surrounding the Triple Crown, a lawsuit against Kalshi and the Far Hills betting investigation dominated the three-day conference.

A newly hired employee was arrested following an armed robbery at the sportsbook inside Virgin Las Vegas after returning to work. Law enforcement authorities confirmed that the individual allegedly robbed his own workplace at knife point before showing up for his scheduled shift the following day.…
CEO Stella David and Michael Snape highlighted the CEE exit as an opportunity to de-lever, unlock and return capital to shareholders.
The update on the pilot scheme comes after the Commission confirmed its data would not be published until September.

Strong digital growth helped Rank Group deliver higher underlying profits during its FY'26 period, despite mounting tax and regulatory pressures in the UK.
Elite Competitions forecasts 60% growth over the next three years, alongside £100 million in revenue for 2026.

Two key figures at the British regulator call on operators to be “as robust as possible,” while also pointing finger at third-party providers.

Beyond the headline price lies a wager on prediction markets, US regulation and whether Jeremy Levine can turn Underdog into the next big event-trading platform.

Prediction market platform Kalshi has threatened legal action against Netflix following the release of a trailer for an upcoming documentary covering the financial prediction industry. Attorneys representing the prediction markets company sent a formal cease and desist letter to the streaming servi…
The sponsorship deal was signed in April and was intended to continue until the 2027/28 season
Foxcroft has previously voted in favour of reforming high-street gambling venues. She also supported the introduction of the statutory levy and called for the banning of gambling ads during live sports events.

Evoke in H1 sought to offset tax rises in the UK ahead of its takeover from Bally's Intralot.

The illegal betting market appears to be shrinking, although clandestine platforms still account for a significant share of online wagering in Brazil.

UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upholds 125 complaints that said the adverts encouraged socially irresponsible gambling behaviour.
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