iGaming Business News

Blackstone has launched the sale of its global trade show organizing brand, Clarion Events, valuing the business at around £2 billion ($2.5 billion). This is one of the largest private equity assets to hit the market since recent geopolitical issues stalled dealmaking worldwide. Clarion, which runs international exhibitions across various sectors, was acquired by Blackstone […]

Following the exits of Dreamz and CrazyFox, SPINIA and Mason Slots are also withdrawing from the Dutch market. These online casinos, owned by N1 Interactive Limited, will be accessible to players in the Netherlands for the last time on May 25th, 2025. Customers received notifications via email that they have until the closure date to […]

Safer Gambling Week 2024 has again demonstrated its effectiveness in encouraging responsible gambling, with new evidence revealing a significant boost in the adoption of safer gambling tools across the UK and Ireland. The week-long event, held between November 18-24, witnessed record levels of engagement, and it’s evident the campaign is making waves. In line with […]

Bank of Ireland has introduced a new feature that allows customers to block gambling transactions on their debit cards. This is to help those with gambling habits take control of their finances by blocking access to gambling sites. Once you opt in to this service, the block will prevent any debit card payments to gambling […]

Several big name NZ influencers have turned down offers to promote overseas online casinos in a move that reflects growing concerns about social media’s impact on gambling. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is cracking down on those who continue to breach the law by promoting offshore gambling platforms. Among those saying no to gambling […]

At the 17th European Economic Congress in Katowice, Polish gambling executives admitted that existing regulatory gaps have allowed the black market to encroach on Poland’s troubled and lost gambling sector. A panel of gambling industry representatives at the European Economic Congress said “the online casino market in Poland is out of the state’s control”. An […]

According to estimates by the NPA, Japanese users spend a total of 1.24 trillion yen (around $8.6 billion) annually on gambling operator websites. This amounts to approximately $2,552 per active player. Market analysis shows that the 40 largest online casinos and sportsbooks operating in Japan are licensed offshore and are registered in corresponding offshore jurisdictions. […]

On April 24, 2025, the last land-based casino in Sweden — Casino Cosmolot in Stockholm — had its final day of operation. The operator Svenska Spel, which managed land-based facilities in the country, confirmed that from this point on, Sweden’s gambling industry will continue to develop exclusively online. Earlier this month, the Swedish Parliament voted […]

In a landmark move, the United Arab Emirates has officially authorized BMM Testlabs, a global leader in gaming product testing and certification, to serve as an Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) for its freshly minted national lottery and broader commercial gaming program. This isn’t a mere rubber stamp; this is the dawn of a bold new […]

   Yield Sec: GGR of Crypto Casinos in 2024 Reached $81.4bn. This figure has increased fivefold since 2022.    According to Yield Sec’s founder, Ismail Vali, the behavior and habits of the target audience have changed significantly. Just a few years ago, players were skeptical of crypto platforms and far from using cryptocurrencies in general, […]