iGaming Business News

Athletic Bilbao has signed Linebet as their new sponsor for the 2025/26 season. The betting company Linebet became the Official Regional Partner in Africa for Athletic Bilbao to expand internationally. The partnership supports Linebet with two goals: achieving brand awareness and building football community engagement for its ambition of a trusted status in emerging markets. […]

Nevada’s casino industry posted steady growth in August 2025, with statewide gaming revenue rising 5.5 percent year-on-year to $1.23 billion, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The increase was fueled by strong table and card game performance, which generated $411.8 million, up 12.6 percent. Baccarat stood out with $116.5 million, a 52.6 percent […]

DraftKings confirmed on 29 September that it signed a long-term advertising partnership with NBCUniversal, which places the betting brand directly inside NBCUniversal’s wide sports portfolio. The agreement includes rights with the NFL, NBA, NCAA football, NCAA basketball, PGA Tour events, Premier League soccer, and the Ryder Cup broadcasts. This deal further stretches into major events such […]

30 September 2025 – Leading fast-betting content provider BETER has announced a strategic partnership with FIRST – Best in Sports, a Tier-1 sportsbook supplier. Under the agreement, FIRST will integrate BETER’s flagship products into its platform: the ESportsBattle esports tournaments (initially eFootball and eBasketball) and the world-renowned Setka Cup table tennis series. Key Points of […]

Playzia has announced a new partnership with Zeal, integrating over 50 titles from its portfolio into Lotto24 and Tipp24. The agreement is another step in the provider’s European expansion strategy after earlier successes in other regulated markets. By working with Zeal, Playzia leverages a strong compliance framework for its Germany rollout. The collaboration allows citizens […]

A Vietnamese court has sentenced 43 individuals for their roles in a massive online gambling and cryptocurrency network worth over US$3.8 billion. After several months of extensive investigation, the Ho Chi Minh City trial concluded with jail terms ranging from suspended sentences to a decade behind bars.  Four siblings were identified as the primary organisers […]

MGM China Holdings has issued a public warning after a fraudulent video emerged targeting investors using artificial intelligence to impersonate its Executive Director, Pansy Ho. The manipulated video portrays Ms Ho promoting a fictitious investment scheme that promised unrealistic returns. According to the company, neither Ms Ho nor MGM China was involved in the scheme […]

NextBet announced its goal to dominate tier-two gambling in Australia, starting with the acquisition of Brisbane-based CrossBet as its official market entry. Key Points NextBet acquired CrossBet for an undisclosed purchase amount. The company described the deal as part of an “ambitious M&A strategy.” Additional acquisitions are reportedly already in advanced negotiation stages. New operator […]

The Queensland Government has announced that the suspension of The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence will take effect from 30 September 2026. The decision extends the deferral of the licence suspension and regulation of the appointed Special Manager for another year. The move reflects current steps by The Star Entertainment Group to continue its remediation […]

Bragg Gaming Group has announced a new partnership with BurraPay bringing cryptocurrency payment options to its global operator network. The integration will expand player account management services, boost compliance, and align with growing payment demands in regulated gaming markets. Through the agreement, BurraPay’s cryptocurrency payment solutions will be integrated into Bragg’s player account management (PAM) […]