iGaming Industry News, Regulation & Market Insights

A meeting of state institutions took place at the Office of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on 11 February to address the removal and blocking of gambling websites operating illegally in the country. The session followed a decision of a working group established by prime ministerial decree.  Representatives of the Gaming Supervision Authority […]

Rivalry, a Canadian sports betting, online casino and esports operator, has paused all player activity and made a significant portion of its workforce redundant. The company said via a press release that its board of directors approved “a significant reduction in operating activity.” “The company is engaged in discussions with third parties regarding potential transactions,” […]

Key Points X now bans gambling in organic Paid Partnerships. Disclosing affiliate or ambassador betting deals may violate the ban, but not disclosing breaks transparency rules. Affiliates, influencers, and crypto casinos may need ads or other platforms; violations risk content removal or suspension. X Announces Gambling Ban in Updated Paid Partnerships Policy X has modified […]

Key Points The Australian Communications and Media Authority has basically told ISPs to block access to eight online gambling sites that have been breaking the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.  This latest round of new blocked websites brings the grand total of blocked gambling sites up to 1518 since the blocking regime started back in 2019. […]

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that bettors wagered approximately $126.5m on Super Bowl LX, a 25% decline from the previous year. Despite the drop, retail and mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $38.7m in revenue, reflecting a 53.6% increase year-on-year.  Operators in the Garden State paid out $87.8m in winnings to bettors, resulting […]

Key Points Spribe signed Michael Bisping as Aviator brand ambassador on a one-year deal as part of its wider marketing partnership with the UFC. Bisping will promote the game through global campaigns, public appearances, fan engagement and digital activations linked to UFC Fight Night and pay-per-view events. The move supports Spribe’s strategy of working with […]