iGaming Business News

Canada is advancing Bill S-211, the proposed National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act, with a House of Commons vote set for 22 April 2026. The bill has already cleared the Senate and, if approved, will move into further readings and committee review before becoming law. The proposal follows a sharp rise in advertising activity […]

The National Basketball Association is stepping up discussions with prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket. This means the league is potentially pivoting to a fast-rising segment of the sports betting ecosystem. According to Front Office Sports, talks have been underway for over a year, with sources indicating that negotiations have accelerated in recent months. One […]

Key Points Lazio has signed a multi-year deal with Polymarket worth over $22 million, ending nearly three years without a main jersey sponsor and bringing back a revenue stream the club had gone without. The partnership reaches past branding, with Polymarket serving as “Official Fan Intelligence & Digital Insight Partner,” connecting data analytics to fan […]

Key Points Google eliminated 270.7 million gambling ads from 8.3 billion total removals, along with 24.9 million advertiser accounts, proving its determination despite some infringements continuing. Gemini AI blocks more than 99% of ads that violate policy from appearing, shifting from mere keyword monitoring to the identification of intentions based on behaviour and campaigns. Regulatory […]

Key Points Amusnet got the Gaming-Related Supplier-Manufacturer Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, signifying that they have officially joined the iGaming arena in North America. With such approval, the firm can provide its online gaming content to regulated operators in Ontario. However, plans could involve going into the brick-and-mortar market. Ontario holds […]

Fanatics Markets has rolled out a new feature called Combos, adding more ways to trade on its prediction market platform. The product allows users to group several event outcomes into a single contract, using infrastructure supplied by Crypto.com. The feature gives users the ability to combine different market types such as player props, moneyline selections, […]

Imagine Live has received its B2B licence for Ontario, allowing the company to supply its live casino products to licensed operators in the province. The approval marks entry into one of the most competitive regulated iGaming markets. It follows a period of preparation to meet the regulatory, technical and operational requirements for top markets. Expansion […]

The Government of India is reviewing a change to its online gaming policy, moving towards lenient compliance requirements for particular online games. The proposed measures cover social and skill-based games that do not use real money. Officials have stated that these titles may no longer require formal registration. Therefore, a large segment of the industry […]

The European Gaming and Betting Association has pushed back against calls for a European Union-wide levy on online gambling. It argues that the proposal could give illegal sites a competitive edge and lower tax income.  The issue surfaced this week as the European Parliament’s Budget Committee discussed the next Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028 to […]

Key Points Evoke has confirmed it’s talking up a possible takeover by Bally’s Intralot, a deal worth around £225 million at £0.50 per share with a decision to be made by the 18th of May.  This move comes as Evoke grapples with some pretty serious problems £1.8 billion in debt, a blizzard of rising UK […]