iGaming Business News

Key Points Ontario plans BetGuard launch in May 2026, and it lets players self-exclude across all 82 licensed operators and OLG platforms with one real-time verified request. The system brings required operator participation, KYC identity checks, encrypted data sharing, and steps to stop ad targeting and account re-creation. With more than 1.3 million active accounts […]

Key Points 1xBet appoints Chris Bird and Quirino Mancini as consultants to support integrity, transparency, and responsible gaming work across more than 35 jurisdictions. This move builds on the Player Protection Index Series and extends data use in research, education, and early intervention for safer gambling. The company aligns partnerships, local programmes, and platforms like […]

DAZN has entered a strategic agreement with ADI Predictstreet, introducing interactive prediction features directly into its streaming environment. Under the deal, ADI Predictstreet will be embedded across DAZN’s platform, extending into live broadcasts, on-demand content, real-time scores, news, betting and its FanZone product. Users watching live events will access interactive prompts, sentiment tracking tools and […]

The Advertising Standards Authority has reversed its prior ruling against Ladbrokes in June 2025. A TV advert was aired on 17 December 2024, featuring a voice-over that introduced a rewards programme using “Ladbucks” as tokens. Two complaints were submitted, arguing that the word “Ladbucks” could attract under-18 audiences due to perceived similarities with video game […]

BetNova launched in Ontario officially on 9 April, becoming the newest sportsbook and online casino in the province’s regulated iGaming market. This platform is operated by Goldrush Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Goldrush Gaming Group. The parent company brings experience across casino, bingo and online gaming. Goldrush Canada secured approval from the Alcohol and Gaming […]

BetMGM has trimmed 2026 revenue projections after the first quarter exposed weaker performance from its sports betting arm. The operator reported net revenue of $696 million for the three months to 31 March, representing a 6% increase year-on-year. Growth came largely from online casino activity, where revenue climbed 9%. For sports betting, revenue rose at […]

Robinhood has started limiting the range of prediction markets available on its platform, citing rising concerns around insider trading and misuse of non-public information. Speaking to the Financial Times, Jordan Sinclair, President of Robinhood UK, said the company is “very focused on market abuse and insider trading.” He explained that the company deliberately avoids prediction […]

High Roller Technologies saw its shares double on 14 April after confirming the launch of a prediction market platform with Crypto.com. Shares climbed from $5.20 at the previous close to $10.77 before settling near $7.93 during trading.  The announcement follows a definitive agreement between both companies, following a Letter of Intent signed in January. Crypto.com […]

Polymarket is offering markets on German political events, despite repeated warnings from Berlin authorities that such activity breaches national gambling laws. The platform allows users to trade on real-world outcomes, listing contracts across regional elections and political developments involving senior figures. Active markets include bets on upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Berlin, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, […]

Australia has introduced a partial ban on gambling advertising, following over three years of debate after the Murphy Review called for stricter regulation. The reforms released by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government are aimed at reducing exposure, particularly among children, while allowing limited advertising across selected channels.  According to Jamie Nettleton, partner at Addisons, the […]