News from May 2026

Spain just blocked Polymarket and Kalshi. The prediction market loophole is closing in Europe

UK black market betting set to hit £33bn by 2028: what the H2GC numbers mean for affordability checks

ELK Studios returns to the CollectR engine with Spark of Creation

Pragmatic Play drops Candy Rush: yet another sweets slot, but the multiplier mechanic might save it

Three states killed sweepstakes casinos in May. The model is collapsing fast

Kalshi calling itself a 'financial trader health' problem is a tell

Pragmatic Play drops Big Bass Football Bonanza ahead of the 2026 World Cup — what it actually plays like

UKGC pushes deposit limit deadline to September 2026 — what UK players will actually see

Why the £300 welcome bonus is mostly marketing in 2026

Pragmatic Play's tumble mechanic is wearing thin: an honest take on 2026 releases

UK affordability checks: the real cost to casual players in 2026

LeoVegas vs MrVegas in 2026 — bonus structure comparison after the wagering cap

UKGC affordability check threshold change — what UK players need to know

UKGC 10x wagering cap — what it means for UK casino bonus play in 2026

Pragmatic Play's Sweet Bonanza 1000 lands at casinos — what's new and where to play

UK casino market Q1 2026 — five trends shaping the rest of the year