iGaming Business News

The subsidiary Meridianbet of Las Vegas-based Golden Matrix Group confirms the completion of the acquisition of Fairbet Ltd, a licensed retail gaming and betting operator operating within Malta. According to a Meridianbet announcement, the transaction transfers 100% ownership of Fairbet to Meridianbet, extending its physical retail footprint throughout Malta and the Gozo regions. The agreement […]

The order activates provisions of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, repeals laws enacted before 2024, enabling licensing framework. Key Points Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority may now accept and issue betting licence applications. Remote betting licences will start in July 2026, with in-person licences in December. The move repeals the Totalisator Act 1929 and the Betting […]

Alabama legislators introduced Senate Bill 257 SB257 proposing a constitutional revision to liberalise gambling laws statewide. The bill proposes the repeal and replacement of section 65 from the 2022 Alabama Constitution. This proposal permits a lottery, casino gaming, and sports wagering across Alabama. Lawmakers introduced the measure for first reading on 3 February. If enacted, […]

The operator’s adjusted EBITDAs reached record peaks in Q4 and FY2025. Q4 figures climbed 9.6% to $51.8m while FY2025 grew 10.4% to $180.4m. Key Points Monarch’s Q4 2025 net income exploded 444.9% to $22.9m. FY net income rose 39.3% to nearly $101.4m. Casino operations topped Q4 2025 revenue at $81.2m. The sector grew 5.3%. Financial […]

Illinois lawmakers are weighing the future of online casino gaming after Representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr. introduced House Bill 4797, a proposal to legalise and regulate iGaming under a new Internet Gaming Act. The bill follows previous failed attempts by the legislator. HB4797 would allow online casino activity through licensed operators in Illinois, including existing casinos […]

Betsson has been linked with a potential move for Yolo Group’s crypto casino brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, following a report by The Australian. The operator declined to comment on what it described as “rumours or speculative reporting”, but recent remarks from its leadership suggest a cautious interest in the long term potential of regulated crypto […]

Paraguay’s gambling sector generated PYG18.7bn in January, according to official figures published by the National Commission of Games of Chance, CONAJZAR. The data, released through the updated portal of the National Directorate of Tax Revenues, DNIT, reflects growth in the country’s regulated market within 2026. The total represents more than $2.7m in gambling related fees […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert cautioning residents about the financial risks linked to prediction markets ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. The statement argues that many of these platforms offer bets framed as event contracts while operating outside the New York Gaming Commission’s regulations. The warning arrives as prediction markets […]

Sportradar has renewed its partnership with Betfred to improve the operator’s retail technology. The expanded deal focuses on upgrading the performance of the platform supporting Betfred’s 1,300 betting shops across UK high streets. The collaboration adds a new chapter to the long-standing relationship between these two companies. Platform upgrades aim to improve performance during peak […]

Sporttrade has submitted applications to the CFTC for designated contract market (DCM) and derivatives clearing organization (DCO) registration. The filings position the operator to expand beyond its current model, with licensing and regulatory approval expected sometime in 2026. The company currently operates a state-regulated sports trading platform across New Jersey, Colorado, Iowa, Arizona and Virginia. […]