iGaming Business News

Key Points The Aussie authorities are cracking down even harder on online gambling sites that break the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and this time they’re going after even more of them. Major offshore operators who think they can get away with luring Aussies to their unlicensed platforms have already seen hundreds of their sites shut […]

Key Points Polymarket plans to open “The Situation Room” bar in Washington, D.C. this week, with Friday marking the official launch date. Live feeds from X, flight tracking systems, financial data terminals and Polymarket markets will fill screens throughout the venue. This concept takes sportsbook bar ideas but shifts focus to global events, though long-term […]

Virginia failed to pass legislation that would have legalised online casino gaming after the 2026 session ended on 14 March without a final vote. House Bill 161 ran out of time despite reaching the final stages of the process. Both the House of Delegates and the Senate had already approved their respective versions earlier in […]

Better Collective has confirmed a new major shareholder position following a notification under Section 30 of the Danish Capital Markets Act. The update came after Triton Administration (Jersey) Limited disclosed its indirect stake in the business. The filing shows that Triton now holds 3,076,663 shares and voting rights in Better Collective, which represent about 5.24% […]

Key Points Argentina blocked Polymarket over illegal gambling and missing safeguards. Authorities restricted access and removed apps after inflation data concerns appeared. The move shows rising global focus on prediction market platforms. Argentina has placed a nationwide ban on the prediction market platform Polymarket after a court decision forced regulators to stop its operations over […]

Kalshi filed a lawsuit on 12 March against Kris Mayes and several state officials in the US District Court for the District of Arizona. The case targets state efforts to block the company from offering prediction market contracts to residents. Court filings list the defendants as Mayes and the head of the Arizona Department of […]

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has imposed $80,500 in fines across five major operators following eight separate violations. The penalties were issued to BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, and FanDuel. Officials approved the fines unanimously during a recent hearing, pointing out recurring compliance issues in the industry. The violations occurred between September 2023 […]

Novibet has finalised the deal to become main shirt sponsor of Santos FC for three years. They secured a central position on the club’s jersey and could generate up to BR85m per season. The structure includes a fixed annual payment of BR35m. But additional earnings could boost the total value by up to BR50m. As […]

Key Points Bally’s reported FY2025 revenue at USD 2.68bn, matching the previous year on a comparable basis, which brings a sense of balance despite ongoing pressure. Adjusted EBITDAR stayed at USD 683.9m, holding steady and showing that profitability continues even while the company maintains investment across operations. Growth appeared in North America Interactive and B2B […]

Korea Sports Leisure has confirmed it will reward individuals who report illegal sports betting activities with up to KRW 200m.  The company operates Sports Toto under the Seoul Olympic Memorial National Sports Promotion Corporation and positions this programme to reduce social harm from unregulated betting markets. They plan to sustain the reward scheme while encouraging […]