CasinoJuly 17, 2026·1 min read

Merkur Group to buy White Hat Studios: news about gambling business and regulation

Corporate Deals and Appointments

Merkur Group is set to acquire White Hat Studios after reaching a deal with White Hat Gaming. Cordish Gaming Group hired former Penn Entertainment and Caesars executive Jason Birney as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia. BlackRock increased its stake in Rush Street Interactive to 13.3%, equivalent to 13,600,000 shares.

Regulation and Licensing

Denmark has shut down access to 334 illegal gambling websites throughout 2025 according to a report by the Danish Gambling Authority. EvenBet Gaming obtained a B2B supplier license from Sweden's gambling regulator Spelinspektionen to operate in Sweden.

Events, Lawsuits and Sports Events

Amazon reached a $201 million settlement related to social casino apps resulting from a class-action lawsuit filed in 2023. SiGMA North America 2026 will be held in Mexico City on September 1-3, expecting 4,000 delegates, 1,000 operators and 150 expert speakers. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, featuring Spain vs Argentina.

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