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  • Head of Investigative Content, Next.io
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Entain calls for immediate ban on unlicensed sponsorship deals

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By Zak Thomas-Akoo Verified
| Next.io
Entain has welcomed the government’s consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships and urged sports bodies to introduce a voluntary ban ahead of the 2026/27 season. The operator called for an immediate ban on sponsorship deals with unlicensed gambling operators, urging the Premier League and other sports bodies to act now rather than wait for legislation to force change.
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Evolution to pay £4.75m in UKGC licence review settlement

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By Zak Thomas-Akoo Verified
| Next.io
Evolution’s UK licence review will conclude with a £4.75m settlement paid to the Gambling Commission for supplying unlicensed UK-facing operators. The live dealer giant today (15 July) said the matter resulted from the finding that Evolution games – in breach of its terms of supply – were available via two operators on six websites offering content to consumers without a UK licence.
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Merkur acquires White Hat Studios for undisclosed sum

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By Zak Thomas-Akoo Verified
| Next.io
German slot giant Merkur Gaming announced today (15 July) it has agreed to acquire White Hat Studios to boost its US offering. The news confirms a NEXT.io scoop from last year that White Hat Gaming was exploring a sale of its studios division following recent success in the US market. It follows White Hat – founded by Max Wright in 2012 – setting up its studio division to target the US after acquiring a remote gaming server, brand and game catalogue from Blueprint Gaming.
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