Articles by Kolade Abisoye
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More Providers Pull Games From Stake.us in California as Ban Looms
Stake.us is facing mounting challenges in California as multiple content providers have withdrawn their games from the platform. The exits come at…
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Federal Cabinet Approves Non-Profit Status for Esports
The Federal Cabinet has approved a proposal to recognize esports as non-profit. The decision was announced on September 10, 2025, described by…
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California Anti-Sweepstakes Bill Moves Closer to Becoming Law
California’s push to ban sweepstakes-style casinos and daily fantasy sports has gained significant momentum after Bill AB 831 cleared another crucial hurdle.…
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Sweden Bans Unlicensed Duo Altacore NV and Wino.casino
Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, has tightened regulations of its online gambling market by banning two unlicensed operators, Altacore NV and Wino.casino. The…
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Evoke Completes €600m Refinancing to Ease Debt Burden
Evoke has successfully completed a significant refinancing initiative to improve its financial flexibility and reduce debt pressure. The operator confirmed the issuance…
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PredictIt Gets CFTC Approval to Become a Regulated Exchange
PredictIt has officially won approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as a regulated derivatives exchange. The licenses…
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Major Gambling Ring Busted in South Korea
South Korean police have dismantled a KRW 44 billion (approx. US$31 million) illegal gambling network that operated from Cambodia. Authorities arrested ten…
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Spelinspektionen Blocks Bitx Operations and Ryker from Swedish Market
Spelinspektionen has officially banned Bitx Operations and Ryker from operating in the country. This comes as part of Sweden’s ongoing effort to…
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Soft2Bet Unveils Swiper Brand in Swedish Market
Soft2Bet has officially launched its latest brand, Swiper, tailored specifically for the Swedish market. The move comes after securing a license in…
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Allwyn Posts 6% Revenue Growth in Q2 2025 With Strong UK Performance
Allwyn International has reported steady growth in the second quarter of 2025, releasing preliminary unaudited results that show a 6% year-on-year increase…
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South Korea Revives Push to Regulate Gacha Systems in Gaming
The Democratic Party of Korea has renewed its efforts to tackle controversial in-game monetisation practices, reintroducing a bill that targets randomised reward…
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Malaysia Police Arrest Hundreds in Nationwide Anti-Gambling Crackdown
Malaysian police have arrested 328 individuals following a sweeping crackdown on illegal gambling across the country. The two-day operation, code-named Op Dadu…
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Evoplay Strengthens Ontario Presence Through Caesars Entertainment Partnership
Evoplay has expanded its footprint in the Canadian market through a new partnership with Caesars Entertainment. The agreement marks a major step…
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Pragmatic Play Withdraws From US Sweepstakes Market Amid Legal Uncertainty
Pragmatic Play has confirmed it will no longer license games to US sweepstake operators. The supplier stated that the decision was made…
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CAP Code Remit Extended to Cover All UK Licence-Holders
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has expanded the remit of its advertising code to cover non-paid-for online marketing, such as social…
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Unibet Faces €450,000 Penalty Order from Dutch Gambling Authority
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, has issued a penalty order against Unibet. The ruling means Unibet will be fined €75,000…
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NLA Introduces Sticker Scheme to Tackle Illegal Lotto Operations in Ghana
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has launched a new sticker system to identify licensed operators and clamp down on illegal activity in…
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Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz Extends Sponsorship of EPG Baskets Koblenz
Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz has renewed its exclusive partnership with the EPG Baskets Koblenz for the 2025/26 season. This strengthens its support for the…
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Kazakhstan Weighs Criminal Charges Against Influencers Promoting Online Gambling
Kazakhstan is considering toughening its stance against social media influencers promoting online casinos and betting platforms. Authorities argue that financial penalties no…
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ACMA Issues Warnings to Hollycorn NV and Stellar Over Illegal Gambling Services
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to two offshore operators, Hollycorn NV and Stellar, for breaches of…