Allwyn’s online gross gaming revenue rose by 15% in Q1, marking a major jump in digital performance. The company posted a 6% year-on-year increase in total revenue, supported by growth in the digital segment, and even saw earnings climb despite extra corporate structure costs. For the period ending 31 March, revenue reached €2.24 billion ($2.56 […]
The province of Ontario’s iGaming market performed well in April, earning CA$313.2 million (US$228.7 million) in gross revenue — an increase of 25.3% over April 2021. Despite a slight dip in consumer spend from March, the province still showed month-over-month growth, according to iGaming Ontario. April was way up from the CA$250 million in April […]
A study from the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) finds that 25% of gamblers in Belgium use sites without a local license. BAGO reports this causes harm to Belgium’s regulated gambling sector and puts consumer safety and vulnerable users at risk. Numbers in the research show self-excluded users face a big issue. About […]
Online Gambling Advertisement Expenditure Skyrockets
May 23, 2025Because it’s not just about bringing in new users, but about keeping them engaged and making betting a routine activity. Sports betting in South Africa has become mainstream. Data shows it’s no longer just about punting. The story now is about influence, reach, and targeted marketing. For the 12 months ending March 2025, gambling and […]
An association of some of the nation’s top firms estimates that Japanese residents spend $44.2 billion on overseas-based illegal sports betting sites annually. Per a report from Nikkei, the claim comes from the Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion. The council comprises 115 of Japan’s biggest companies, including NTT Docomo, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, ASICS, Mizuho Bank, […]
Polish Gambling… Stuck in the Grey Zone
May 6, 2025At the 17th European Economic Congress in Katowice, Polish gambling executives admitted that existing regulatory gaps have allowed the black market to encroach on Poland’s troubled and lost gambling sector. A panel of gambling industry representatives at the European Economic Congress said “the online casino market in Poland is out of the state’s control”. An […]
Yield Sec: GGR of Crypto Casinos in 2024 Reached $81.4b
April 27, 2025Yield Sec: GGR of Crypto Casinos in 2024 Reached $81.4bn. This figure has increased fivefold since 2022. According to Yield Sec’s founder, Ismail Vali, the behavior and habits of the target audience have changed significantly. Just a few years ago, players were skeptical of crypto platforms and far from using cryptocurrencies in general, […]
Kiickr: How the new affiliate network from Game Lounge grew by 200% and what it means for the gambling market
April 27, 2025The affiliate network Kiickr, launched by Game Lounge in January, is showing impressive growth. According to the project’s official LinkedIn account, by the end of February, Kiickr had increased its performance metrics by 200%. The team has not specified which exact metrics are being referred to, but given Game Lounge’s reputation in the gambling […]
Central Bank of Brazil: we lack the authority to block transactions to illegal operators
April 20, 2025The President of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, speaking in the country’s parliament last week, stated that any blocking of transfers to illegal operators is only possible after notification from the responsible regulatory body — SPA. Without a request from the SPA, blocking transactions is essentially impossible. Given that the regulator may take […]
In 2022, several local operators filed a collective complaint with various authorities, demanding action at the state level against offshore (and foreign in general) operators. Among other things, they requested the blocking of these operators’ websites within the country. Now, after three years, the Chilean Prosecutor’s Office has officially announced that no further […]