Valentin Darechkin

   In 2022, several local operators filed a collective complaint with various authorities, demanding action at the state level against offshore (and foreign in general) operators. Among other things, they requested the blocking of these operators’ websites within the country.    Now, after three years, the Chilean Prosecutor’s Office has officially announced that no further […]

   The U.S. gambling and financial market is facing new tensions due to prediction platforms like Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. These companies, initially seen as innovative alternatives to traditional betting, are now facing legal challenges. Several states, including Nevada and New Jersey, claim these platforms are operating illegal gambling schemes and demand they stop in […]

   The affiliate company Game Lounge, well known within iGaming industry circles, is once again experimenting with a four-day work week. Starting in April 2025, the company’s employees officially switched to a shortened schedule: they now work from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays off.    This is the second such initiative by Game Lounge — […]

Sweepstakes casinos represent a unique phenomenon in the world of gambling, emerging at the intersection of technology, marketing, and legislation. Their rise was a response to the strict regulations imposed on traditional casinos in various jurisdictions. By leveraging innovative mechanics, these platforms provided users with a way to enjoy gambling entertainment without formally violating the […]

One of the world’s largest betting operators, Bet365, has officially ceased its operations in the Chinese market. This move has surprised many, as the operator’s presence in China had long remained under the radar. Now, the company has announced its withdrawal, redirecting its efforts toward more promising markets such as the United States. Bet365’s History […]

The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is taking a strong stance against illegal gambling operations. They recently fined Winbet NV for offering online gambling to Dutch players without a license. Winbet offered access through four websites: galaxyspins.com, winnercasino1.bet, superb1.bet, and doctorspins.com. The fine for Winbet matches a previous case and amounts to a hefty €280,000 per […]

Let’s dive into the latest SiGMA report and see which casino brands have the strongest affiliate presence in Western Europe (as of October 2024). As usual, the numbers in parentheses represent the percentage of affiliate sites in Western Europe that featured the specific brand. You can find more details about the methodology at this post […]

A new report from SiGMA Group delves into the dynamic Western European markets of Sweden, the UK, Spain, and Germany. For a detailed look at the research methodology, please refer to the PDF attached to this post. Let’s kick things off by examining the top 10 betting brands based on their visibility on affiliate websites […]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently blocked two more domains offering illegal gambling services within Australia. The affected domains belong to Rooli (operated by DeepLogic Partners) and Lucky Block (operated by LuckyBlock Affiliates). If you’re currently working with these affiliate programs, make sure to check your affiliate links. Since 2019, the ACMA […]

The SiGMA Europe Awards 2024 ceremony is happening on November 11th in Malta, during the SiGMA Europe 2024 conference. You can cast your vote for your favorite nominees on the SiGMA website. Voting is open until October 28th. Check out the B2B nominees below. BEST GAME STUDIO 2024 Stakelogic Wazdan Booming Games BGaming Yggdrasil Gaming […]