Kolade Abisoye

Apple iSports has signed an agreement to acquire LBC Enterprises, a gaming company based in Queensland. The deal signals AiS’s move into regulated global markets and supports its strategy to grow B2C and B2B offerings. The transaction has received approval from both companies’ boards of directors. It is expected to close in the third quarter […]

In a move confirming esports’ elite status globally, Team Vitality has announced a major multi-year international partnership with Stake. The seven-figure agreement was unveiled at IEM Cologne 2025, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) calendar. The collaboration sees Stake become the official international betting partner of Team Vitality’s CS2 roster. […]

Boyd Gaming posted $1 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, a 6.9% increase. This marks its first billion-dollar quarter and builds on the $991.6 million reported in Q1. Net income rose 7.5% to $150.4 million, while adjusted EBITDAR increased 4.1% to $329.4 million. Online operations boomed, with revenue rising 33.2% to $173.1 […]

In a campaign to eliminate illegal gambling across Metro Manila, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has arrested more than 2,500 individuals in under two months. The intensified crackdown took place between June 2 and July 23. It targeted unlicensed betting activities including cockfighting, jueteng, bingo, and numbers-based lotteries.  A total of 2,573 suspects […]

A new bill has been proposed seeking to centralise gambling regulation across Nigeria and is now facing mounting opposition from state governments and the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN). The Central Gambling Bill has already passed its Third Reading in the National Assembly, with the aim to unify control of all gambling […]

ReadyBet has been accused of violating Australia’s gambling self-exclusion laws. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found the company guilty of contacting numerous individuals registered with the National Self-Exclusion Register, BetStop. This federal program allows citizens to exclude themselves from online and phone betting for periods between three months to a lifetime. Once registered, […]

Konami Gaming has officially secured a vendor licence from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This empowers them to offer casino games and management solutions in the region. The move is integral as the UAE builds foundations for a regulated commercial gaming industry. With this approval, Konami will become a key […]

Macau’s gaming industry faced a modest setback as Typhoon Wipha disrupted travel plans and visitor inflow on July 20. This resulted in a slight decline in average daily gross gaming revenue (GGR). According to estimates from Macao Daily, the average daily GGR dipped by 3% week-on-week from MOP 657 million down to MOP 679 million […]

Betsson has officially announced the launch of a new technology hub in Málaga, Spain. This decision followed an in-depth evaluation of various European locations, with Málaga selected for its robust technology ecosystem, international talent pool, and attractive quality of life. The hub will strengthen Betsson’s efforts in gaming development, native mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. […]

A recent investigation by the Mossos d’Esquadra (Catalan police) has uncovered a series of questionable payments made by Codere to a consultancy firm founded by former Spanish Minister of Finance Cristóbal Montoro. The firm, Equipo Económico, received a total of €679,000 from Codere between 2008 and 2012. The payments were allegedly made to coerce the […]