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Ainsworth released a regulatory filing on Friday, 30 January, confirming Novomatic extended its off-market takeover deadline. The extension expires at 7 pm Sydney time on 6 February. Earlier, the deal carried the same expiry time on 30 January. This update reflects another change during Novomatic’s acquisition process involving shareholder resistance. Several shareholders, including Ainsworth family […]

ACMA issued formal warnings to offshore gambling companies for unlicensed services breaching the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Key Points ACMA delivered three formal warnings to offshore gambling operators. Investigations uncovered unlicensed casino and betting services for Australians. The warnings cite breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Australia’s communications regulator issued three formal warnings after […]

The estimate follows research highlighting confusion around prediction markets, regulatory oversight, and access to responsible gambling tools. Key Points Americans plan wagers of $1.76bn on Super Bowl XL through approved betting channels. AGA research shows confusion among users about prediction market regulation. Responsible gambling tools appear less visible on prediction market platforms. Americans expect wagers […]

As Finland plans the switch to an open market in 2027, it is feared that the proposed framework may discourage licensed operators and push players toward unlicensed platforms. Antti Koivula, Chief Compliance Officer at Hippos ATG, tackled these concerns in an interview with SiGMA News. According to Koivula, the current proposals risk doing the opposite […]

A Curaçao appeals court has ruled that a former master licence holder cannot be held responsible for unpaid player winnings linked to an online casino operated under a sublicence that expired years earlier.  The ruling on 16 December exempted former master licensee Gaming Services Provider (GSP) from paying $123,000 in winnings to a player who […]

The Coalition for Prediction Markets has launched a high-profile advocacy campaign for transparency and stricter industry standards with a full-page advertisement in the Washington Post on 28 January.  This move responds publicly to the increased scrutiny around the integrity of event-based contracts. The trade group including Coinbase, Crypto.com, Kalshi, Robinhood and Underdog, published the advertisement […]

A US federal court dismissed all claims in litigation involving SEGG Media, formerly Lottery.com, during the company’s transformation. Key Points A US federal court dismissed claims involving SEGG Media, and the outcome brings calm. Jurisdiction limits guided the decision after federal claim removal, so the process ended. Courts dismissed claims without prejudice and avoided merit […]

International iGaming brand 1win announced the upcoming launch of 1win Token, a native crypto asset supporting growth across the 1win ecosystem. The token will deploy on Solana and BNB Chain, allowing access to features from both blockchain environments. 1win announced a token launch across the Solana and BNB networks, marking a step in platform crypto […]

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has reported total statewide gaming revenue of $1.4bn for December 2025, representing a 1.6% decline. Table games generated $480.4m during the month, increasing by 0.1%.  Conversely, slot machines recorded a 2.4% drop in revenue to $958.2m. Among machine types, multi-denomination slots continued to dominate, producing $756.6m and posting a strong […]

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation launched a Kambi-powered sportsbook after a novation agreement involving FDJ Gaming Solutions. Key Points Kambi has formally taken sportsbook responsibility for OLG across retail and online channels nationwide. OLG PROLINE and PROLINE+ services went live using Kambi technology on January 27. The transition follows a novation agreement first announced in […]