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Renata Kovacs has spent the better part of a decade following the regulatory shifts and licensing battles that define how gambling markets open, close, and evolve across Europe and beyond. She came up through the legal and compliance side of the industry before shifting her focus to journalism and analysis, giving her a perspective that sits closer to the operator room than the press box. Her coverage tends to cut through the noise and get straight to what a regulatory change actually means for the businesses and players involved.

Posts by Renata Kovacs

August 3, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
VICI Properties CEO John Payne confirmed a joint bid with Caesars to build an NBA arena on a 50-acre Strip parcel behind Paris, Horseshoe and Planet Hollywood.
August 2, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
BetMGM cuts its 2026 outlook and pushes its $500M profit target beyond 2027, blaming prediction market competition and rising customer acquisition costs.
July 31, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
Workers' Party legislators have filed two bills that could strip online casino games — and even fixed-odds betting — from Brazil's regulated market under Law 14,790/2023.
July 29, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
Bally's Intralot has secured a £261.7m sterling term facility for acquisitions and refinancing as its £243.1m evoke bid heads to a shareholder vote on 18 August.
July 28, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
The FIGC has suspended Andrea Pirlo's appointment as Italy head coach after president Malagò sought legal clarity over his Fonbet ambassadorial contract.
July 27, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
Nevada's Gaming Control Board has secured a formal agreement forcing Kalshi to implement geofencing by Aug. 12 or pay $120,000 per day in penalties.
July 26, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
Arizona Cardinals scouting director Ryan Gold faces indefinite NFL suspension over alleged parlay bets on NFL games and leaking confidential 2026 draft information.
July 25, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
A King County judge granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, finding the prediction market operator likely violates Washington's online gambling laws.
July 25, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
Polymarket vows to challenge France's ANJ platform block in court while a $8m Cottrell betting account adds reputational pressure to its regulatory fight.
July 19, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
Ryan Gold, Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting, faces indefinite NFL suspension after leaking confidential 2026 draft picks and placing parlay bets.
July 18, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
France's ANJ fined an unnamed operator €500,000 after 29 high-risk players were missed or misclassified during a six-month responsible gambling inquiry.
July 17, 2026 by: Renata Kovacs
Rank Group lifts full-year operating profit guidance to at least £76m, beating forecasts, as group NGR rises 6% to £834m despite a £5m UKGC settlement.
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