Kolade Abisoye

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 […]

Since the Remote Gambling Act was introduced in 2021, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued over €56 million in fines to illegal online gambling providers. But only €1.47 million has been collected as of May 2025, leaving over 97.5% of the fines unpaid. Most of the companies fined operate from jurisdictions beyond the KSA’s […]

The Public Defender’s Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro has filed a lawsuit against 43 online sports betting companies. The case accuses them of misleading advertising and failure to warn users about the risks of gambling addiction. This lawsuit demands at least R$300 million in compensation for collective moral damages. Filed by the […]

The Cebu City Government is taking a firm stance on regulating internet access within government facilities by blocking online gambling websites and Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications. On July 22, the Cebu City Council approved a resolution aimed at preventing the misuse of public internet infrastructure and curbing gambling activities during working hours. Authored by […]

Kalshi has come under legal scrutiny over its use of betting terminology. While the company positions itself as a financial platform, the use of terms like odds and bet has led critics to argue that it resembles sports betting more than financial trading. At a recent gaming conference, Kalshi’s lawyer, Josh Sterling, claimed that prediction […]

Light & Wonder has taken a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. The company recently secured a vendor licence from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This grants them permission to supply its full suite of land-based gaming machines, table utilities, and iGaming content to licensed operators in the […]

1xBet has appointed Simon Westbury as its Strategic Advisor, a newly created position to accelerate the company’s long-term growth and market expansion. The appointment reflects 1xBet’s dedication to strategic leadership as it pursues new opportunities across emerging jurisdictions. In this role, Westbury will work closely with the executive team to refine the company’s international strategy. […]

Playbook Fusion has officially released its first commercial in the UK market, Playbook Football, in partnership with Ladbrokes. The new title combines cash betting with interactive football team management and has gone live through distribution partner Games Global. This follows licensing approval from the UK Gambling Commission and game certification through eCOGRA. With regulatory clearance […]