Kolade Abisoye

Spain’s online gambling market delivered another quarter of growth in Q2 2025, with revenue rising to €410.3 million. Figures released by the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation showed an 18.5% increase at the same period last year and a 2.8% rise from the opening quarter of 2025. The regulator showed industry-wide strength with total deposits […]

Generative AI chatbots are designed with safeguards to prevent harmful responses. Yet recent experiments show that those protections can break down. In early September, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini suggested bets on a college football game after being told the user had a history of problem gambling.  Sports betting is now a constant presence in […]

Former SBS chair George Savvides has urged commercial broadcasters to give online viewers the power to block gambling advertisements. He argued that Australians need stronger protection from what he described as an addictive and destructive product. Savvides also called on the Albanese government to act on a parliamentary inquiry’s recommendations for a phased ban on […]

The Spanish gaming regulator, Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, has released its financial report for Q2 of 2025. Results showed strong year-on-year growth, although quarter-on-quarter performance was more mixed. Deposits in Q2 totaled €1.35 billion representing a 23.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Withdrawals also followed this trend, rising 28.9% year-on-year […]

Catena Media has launched MRKTPLAYS.com, a subaffiliation platform connecting affiliates with operators across North America. Announced on September 18, the initiative is a strategic move by the affiliate marketing company to strengthen its position in the online casino and sports betting industry. The platform provides affiliates with tools to build networks while giving operators new […]

PayNearMe has secured $50 million in Series E funding, led by Atlantic Vantage Point. The investment will fuel the company’s expansion into new markets, strengthen its rebranded platform, PayXM, and accelerate strategic initiatives. The fintech company has built a strong reputation for its work in Payment Experience Management. This concept optimises how payments are processed […]

FanDuel has secured a new market access partnership with Delaware North, strengthening its footprint in West Virginia. The deal will allow FanDuel to offer online sports betting and iGaming through Delaware North’s Mardi Gras Casino & Resort in Cross Lanes. The move enhances FanDuel’s presence in the state, where it already operates the retail sportsbook […]

The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the Betting and Gaming Levy Act as part of the measures under the 2025 Budget. The reforms are intended to increase fiscal revenue while tightening gambling control. The most notable changes include a rise in the levy imposed on betting and gaming operators and a […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa) has voiced strong criticism after Italian club Inter Milan wore shirts featuring the Betsson.sport logo during their Champions League opener against Ajax in Amsterdam. The incident took place shortly after the Dutch ban on gambling-related sports sponsorship came into effect on July 1, 2025. Despite Dutch regulations prohibiting such […]

LiveScore Group has entered into a new partnership with X and xAI, aiming to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that will transform how fans engage with live sports. The company, which operates LiveScore Bet, Virgin Bet, and the LiveScore app, believes the collaboration will create richer, more interactive experiences for users. The agreement will integrate […]