iGaming Business News

Key Points As New Zealand pushes through its Online Casino Gambling Bill, this marks the start of the creation of a regulated market with only 15 licenses, stringent operator requirements, and fines of up to NZ$5 million, all of which create a feeling of pressure and relief. Licenses become available starting 2026, where interested operators […]

Key Points Sportradar’s share price fell 23% following claims that part of the company’s earnings originates from either unlicensed or illegal sports gambling operations, and Sportradar faced significant criticism following reports that many of those betting operators used Sportradar services. Subsequent news about possible compliance issues like alleged connections with betting operators in Iran and […]

Ontario lawmakers have introduced legislation prohibiting online gambling operators and their partners from advertising within the province. The Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, Bill 107, was tabled on 20 April by Liberal MPP Lee Fairclough to amend the Gaming Control Act, 1992. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for licensed gambling platforms and […]

The Joint Gambling Authority of the German Federal States has issued a €250,000 fine to Capital Bra for promoting illegal online gambling through his social media channels. The regulator found that the rapper filmed himself accessing and participating in unauthorised gambling platforms. These sessions were shared through live streams and uploaded as videos across his […]

Pragmatic Solutions has launched Season 2 of its B2B podcast Connected with Pragmatic Solutions, developed in collaboration with NEXT.io. The series is focused on practical insights for operators navigating complex technology and regulatory environments. The podcast, first introduced in 2025, provides experience-led perspectives on operational and strategic decisions within the iGaming sector. It brings together […]

New Jersey will not seek a rehearing in its legal dispute with Kalshi, following a federal appeals court ruling that restricted the state’s authority over the company’s operations. U.S. Gaming Law and Sports Betting Attorney, Daniel Wallach described the decision as notable, pointing to the split nature of the ruling. He stated that a dissenting […]

Mexico’s gambling sector calls for quicker implementation of reforms by authorities to its regulatory framework prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  Industry stakeholders say the current system is over eight decades old and delays could limit the country’s ability to capture economic opportunities. The sector seeks a modern structure to support land-based and digital […]

Talks over a potential takeover of Caesars Entertainment by billionaire Tilman Fertitta have moved into a prolonged exclusivity phase. The discussions centre around a deal valued at approximately $18bn. Negotiations slowed following the death of Fertitta’s father, Vic Fertitta, on 8 April at the age of 90. Sources indicate the development affected the pace of […]

Key Points Intralot Gaming Services, a unit of Bally’s Intralot, secured a 15-year licence from 16 August 2027 to monitor about 26,300 machines in Victoria, including 2,628 at Crown Melbourne. The firm will roll out a cloud system with real-time monitoring, analytics, security layers, and a pre-commitment system across the state. This deal places Bally’s […]

Key Points Completion of the sale of MGM Northfield Park’s operations to Clairvest Group for $546 million by MGM Resorts International. Despite the facility earning $142 million in EBITDAR during 2025, MGM exited from one of its non-strategic regional facilities. By selling, MGM generates around $420 million in net proceeds and reduces its yearly rent […]