Valentin Darechkin

eFishery, one of Asia’s most promising agritech startups, has become a cautionary tale of ambition turned deception. The Indonesian startup, founded by Gibran Huzaifah, began with a noble mission, revolutionizing aquaculture through automated fish feeders. The company grew from humble beginnings to a $1.4 billion valuation, attracting heavyweight investors such as SoftBank, Temasek, and Sequoia […]

The German Football Association has announced a major new partnership, naming Tipico as the official main partner of 3. Liga beginning with the 2025/26 season. The multi-year deal will run through the 2027/28 campaign, further solidifying Tipico’s position in German professional football. The top sports betting provider will receive exclusive central advertising rights within the […]

The Netherlands is preparing to implement the final phase of its gambling advertising ban. This was confirmed by the Dutch Gaming Authority, announcing that all sports sponsorships from online gambling operators will be officially prohibited from 1 July 2025.  The move marks the conclusion of a two-year transitional period that started on July 1, 2023, […]

Attorneys from Loevy + Loevy, a civil rights law firm in Chicago, filed a class-action lawsuit for five Pennsylvania plaintiffs against DraftKings. The suit, entered in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, accuses DraftKings’ online sportsbook of deceiving users and leading them to bet and lose significant money, violating both state […]

Leading bookmaker 1xBet has reported a remarkable 68% quarter-on-quarter increase in its active Indian player base during Q1 2025. The brand credits this surge to its vast gaming portfolio, exclusive promotions, and local payment solutions. Furthermore, the growth underscores the success of recent strategic content, marketing, and product development investments. A 1xBet representative noted, “We […]

Blackstone has launched the sale of its global trade show organizing brand, Clarion Events, valuing the business at around £2 billion ($2.5 billion). This is one of the largest private equity assets to hit the market since recent geopolitical issues stalled dealmaking worldwide. Clarion, which runs international exhibitions across various sectors, was acquired by Blackstone […]

Following the exits of Dreamz and CrazyFox, SPINIA and Mason Slots are also withdrawing from the Dutch market. These online casinos, owned by N1 Interactive Limited, will be accessible to players in the Netherlands for the last time on May 25th, 2025. Customers received notifications via email that they have until the closure date to […]

According to estimates by the NPA, Japanese users spend a total of 1.24 trillion yen (around $8.6 billion) annually on gambling operator websites. This amounts to approximately $2,552 per active player. Market analysis shows that the 40 largest online casinos and sportsbooks operating in Japan are licensed offshore and are registered in corresponding offshore jurisdictions. […]

   Yield 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, […]

   The 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 […]