iGaming Business News

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 […]

Key Points DraftKings is lining up to launch its online sportsbook and casino in Alberta on the 13th of July all going well with the regulatory thumbs up with pre-reg open already but betting and deposits still locked down till the big day. Alberta is shifting from a situation where about 70% of all online […]

Key Points Bet365 rolled out its online casino and sportsbook in Michigan. This move takes the company to its 17th US state and adds its third iGaming market after New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The firm rolls out strong promotions, teams up with major sports properties, and follows its own product plan to stand out in […]

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 […]