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PopOK Gaming Expands Regulated Presence with Portugal Certification

Malta.- July 02, 2026 www.zonadeazar.comPopOK Gaming has officially obtained certification for the Portuguese market, marking another important milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated iGaming jurisdictions. This achievement underscores...

Flutter Brazil Strengthens Strategy and AI Leadership

Brazil.- July 02, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Flutter Brazil announced new executive appointments to reinforce its Strategy and Artificial Intelligence areas, focusing on growth, technological innovation and operational efficiency. OverviewFlutter Brazil, the...

Kalshi CEO Says Insider Trading Is Easier to Detect in Prediction Markets

United States.- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Kalshi Co-Founder and CEO Tarek Mansour has argued that insider trading poses a greater challenge for traditional stock markets than for prediction markets. According...

BGC Warns Licence Fee Increase Will Add Pressure to Regulated Operators

United Kingdom.- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that higher UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence fees will place additional financial pressure on licensed operators...

California Judge Strikes Down New Cardroom Regulations

United States (California).- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com A San Francisco Superior Court judge has struck down regulations introduced by California’s Bureau of Gambling Control that sought to reshape cardroom operations...

Zuckerberg Explores Partnerships Between Meta, Polymarket and Kalshi

United States.- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has instructed his team to explore potential partnerships with Polymarket and Kalshi as the company develops Arena, a new prediction...

CFTC Sues Kentucky to Defend Federal Authority Over Prediction Markets

United States (Kentucky).- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a federal lawsuit against the State of Kentucky seeking to block state measures aimed at...

Bernstein Sees Kalshi and Polymarket as Future Acquisition Targets

United States.- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Investment research firm Bernstein believes Kalshi and Polymarket could become acquisition targets as the prediction market industry continues to consolidate. According to the report,...

World Launches on Solana to Compete With Polymarket and Kalshi

Global.- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com World has officially launched on the Solana blockchain, aiming to compete with established prediction market platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi. The project focuses on...

Kalshi Sues Illinois to Block New Prediction Markets Law

United States (Illinois).- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit against the State of Illinois seeking to block a new law requiring prediction market operators to obtain...

Brazil: Finance Ministry Tightens Rules on Commercial Prizes

Brazil.- July 02, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The Ministry of Finance has published a new order that strengthens the requirements for running commercial promotions involving the free distribution of prizes, expanding the...

Davi Alcolumbre Pushes Vote on Bill Restricting Betting Advertising

Brazil.- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Brazilian Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has announced that he will seek to accelerate consideration in the Chamber of Deputies of the bill imposing stricter restrictions...

Dabble Sees Strong Future for US DFS Despite Growing Competition

United States.- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Dabble CEO Tom Rundle believes the US Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) market continues to offer significant growth opportunities despite the rapid expansion of sports...

Brazil: Betsul Marks Seven Years with Focus on the Regulated Market

Brasil.- July 02, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Betsul celebrated its seventh anniversary by highlighting a journey built on innovation, customer service excellence and a strong commitment to responsible gaming. As Brazil’s sports...

CT Interactive Launches New Games on Ifortuna.sk

Slovakia.- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com CT Interactive has announced the expansion of its presence in Slovakia’s regulated market with the launch of a selection of its top-performing games on Ifortuna.sk,...

SMF Calls for Higher Tax on High-Risk Gaming Machines

United Kingdom.- 2 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has urged the UK Government to increase the Machine Games Duty (MGD) applied to Category B gaming machines, arguing...

Brazil: Cassino Bet Renews Sports Betting Partnership with FIRST.bet

Brazil.- July 02, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Cassino Bet has returned to FIRST.bet’s sports betting technology in Brazil through a partnership designed to provide the brand with greater product depth, advanced trading...

Ewa Bakun to Spotlight Evidence-Led Gambling Research at iGB L!VE

UK.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The central importance of providing robust scientific gambling research that focuses on testing, measuring and improving solutions that can be implemented in the real world, will...

Zitro’s New Games Dock at Casino de Monte-Carlo

Leading gaming supplier strengthens its presence in one of Europe’s most historic casino properties Spain.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Zitro announces the installation of both its FANTASY and CONCEPT cabinets at...

Sportradar: “Unlikely Heroes Keep Brazil’s World Cup Hopes Alive”

Switzerland.- July 1 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Gabriel Martinelli’s dramatic 95th minute goal sealed Brazil’s comeback win over Japan in last night’s Round of 32 World Cup match, to the surprise of...

Wazdan Adds Wall Multiplier to Mighty Hot™: Amazonia

Malta.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, sees one of its top-performing series reach new heights with a jungle twist and the introduction of a special Wall Multiplier in Mighty...

Brazil Sets Operational Framework for the B2B iGaming Market

Brazil.- Julio 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting has established operational guidelines for technology providers serving Brazil’s regulated gaming market. Overview Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, through the...

Brazil Plans Tougher Restrictions on Betting Advertising

Brazil.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The Ministry of Finance announced that it is preparing new measures to further limit sports betting advertising and strengthen consumer protection. Overview The Brazilian Federal...

Córdoba Lottery Strengthens Management with New ISO Certifications

Argentina.- July 1, 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com The Córdoba Lottery has renewed its IRAM ISO 9001 Quality Management certification and obtained the IRAM ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management certification, reinforcing its...

Betano Expands Inclusive Football Programme in Argentina

Argentina.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The operator strengthens its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy through an adapted football programme supporting athletes with Down syndrome. Overview Betano, Kaizen Gaming’s iGaming brand, has...

Prediction Markets Could Reach u$s 1 Trillion by 2030

Latin America.- June 30, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Prediction markets are projected to grow rapidly, while Latin America intensifies the regulatory debate over their legal classification. Overview Prediction markets could reach USD...

IAFAS Launches Free App to Block Illegal Betting Sites

Argentina.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Entre Ríos’ gaming regulator adds a free digital tool to block access to illegal online betting platforms and strengthen the protection of minors. Overview The...

SBC Summit Opens Applications for First Pitch 2026

Portugal.- 01 July, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com SBC has officially opened applications for SBC First Pitch 2026, its startup competition dedicated to early-stage companies in the betting and gaming industry. Five startups...

UKGC Orders Betfred to Pay £900,000 Over Safer Gambling Failure

United Kingdom.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has ordered Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, operator of Betfred.com, to make a £900,000 payment after identifying a series of social...

Think Tank Calls for Further Gambling Tax Increases in the UK

United Kingdom.- 30 June 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The UK’s Social Market Foundation (SMF) has proposed a new round of tax increases for the gambling industry, just three months after significant tax...

Stake Names Tracy Cortez as Global Ambassador

Isle of Man.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Stake, one of the world’s leading online casino and sportsbook operators, has announced UFC fighter Tracy Cortez as its new global ambassador, further...

QTech Expands Its Portfolio with 18Peaches Content

Malta.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com QTech Games has announced the integration of 18Peaches‘ portfolio into its aggregation platform, further expanding its premium content offering for operators across emerging markets in...

Evoplay Launches Safari Coins with Jackpots and Collector Mechanics

Ukraine.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Evoplay has unveiled Safari Coins, its latest slot inspired by the African savannah, combining collector mechanics, fixed jackpots, and bonus features designed to deliver an...

2026 Codere Cup Finalist Confirmed

Spain.- July 01, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Codere Online, a leading operator in the online gaming sector in Spain and Latin America, part of the Codere Group, continues to promote the 2026...

Pragmatic Play Launches Privé Lounge Russian Poker

Malta.- June 30, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its premium live casino portfolio with the launch of Privé Lounge Russian Poker, introducing...

BetConstruct AI is Heading to iGB L!VE 2026

BetConstruct AI will be at iGB L!VE 2026 on July 1–2 in London, UK, at Stand S60. Malta.- June 30, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com As one of the industry’s leading exhibitions, iGB...

Uplatform, Case 2: When High Conversion Hides Weak Growth

Cyprus.- June 30 2026 www.zonadeazar.com For an operator, a rise in conversion is only an early signal. Operators must compare it with retention, ARPU, LTV, engagement, and acquisition cost before...

Interview with Agnese “Aggie” Rozite, Prediction Markets Affiliate at Kalshi

USA.- June 30, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com As part of SBC Summit Americas 2026, held from June 9–11 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Zona de Azar interviewed Agnese...

ReferOn Nominated for Best Affiliate Management Platform at the iGB Awards 2026

Malta.- June 30, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com ReferOn, the data-driven affiliate management platform, is proud to announce it has been officially shortlisted for “Best Affiliate Management Platform” at the highly prestigious iGB...