iGaming Business News

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 […]

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 […]