iGaming Business News

Key Points X now bans gambling in organic Paid Partnerships. Disclosing affiliate or ambassador betting deals may violate the ban, but not disclosing breaks transparency rules. Affiliates, influencers, and crypto casinos may need ads or other platforms; violations risk content removal or suspension. X Announces Gambling Ban in Updated Paid Partnerships Policy X has modified […]

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that bettors wagered approximately $126.5m on Super Bowl LX, a 25% decline from the previous year. Despite the drop, retail and mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $38.7m in revenue, reflecting a 53.6% increase year-on-year.  Operators in the Garden State paid out $87.8m in winnings to bettors, resulting […]

Key Points Spribe signed Michael Bisping as Aviator brand ambassador on a one-year deal as part of its wider marketing partnership with the UFC. Bisping will promote the game through global campaigns, public appearances, fan engagement and digital activations linked to UFC Fight Night and pay-per-view events. The move supports Spribe’s strategy of working with […]

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposed Order to suspend PointsBet Canada’s iGaming registration for five days. The regulator alleges the operator failed to properly detect and report suspicious betting activity connected to former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter. AGCO claims there was a systemic failure in PointsBet’s […]

Oddin.gg has received a sports betting vendor licence from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, allowing the company to supply esports betting services within the state. The approval follows Maryland setting new records in sports betting revenue and handle during November 2025. “Maryland represents an important addition to our North American regulatory footprint,” Oddin.gg […]

The legal battle between Evolution and Black Cube continued in New Jersey this week as both sides secured limited procedural victories ahead of trial. The dispute, which rocked the industry last year, centres on black market allegations connected to live casino operations.  Court filings show neither party has moved toward settlement discussions, which might be […]

Key Points Kambi will supply its sportsbook platform to SuomiVeto for Finland’s 2027 regulated betting launch. SuomiVeto’s team previously built BetCity’s success in the Netherlands with Kambi. To become a top Finnish sportsbook using Kambi’s tech and compliance tools. Kambi Group plc revealed a strategic agreement providing its Turnkey Sportsbook to SuomiVeto today. This emerging […]

Bally’s Corporation has entered a new $1.1bn term loan credit facility to fund the construction of Bally’s Bronx and Bally’s Chicago. The financing was provided by funds managed by Ares Management, King Street Capital Management and TPG Credit, with maturity scheduled for 2031.  The operator noted that a portion of the capital will also be […]

DoubleDown Interactive reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $95.8m, reflecting a 16.8% year-on-year increase. Profit dropped by 35.5% to $24.1m, attributed mainly to a non-cash impairment loss of SuprNation goodwill.  Operator’s adjusted EBITDA improved from previous year to Q4 2025, rising 15.7% to $40.6m. User engagement metrics showed moderate growth, with monthly active users increasing […]

Fourth quarter 2025 net revenue for the operator demonstrates 43% year-over-year expansion. Full-year FY2025 net revenue rose 27% and totalled nearly $6.1bn across all operations. Essential Highlights Both Q4 and FY2025 adjusted EBITDA for DraftKings experienced substantial increases during these periods. Numbers soared 283.7% and 242% respectively, reaching $343.2m and $620m in total value. Q4 […]