iGaming Business News

Illinois lawmakers are weighing the future of online casino gaming after Representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr. introduced House Bill 4797, a proposal to legalise and regulate iGaming under a new Internet Gaming Act. The bill follows previous failed attempts by the legislator. HB4797 would allow online casino activity through licensed operators in Illinois, including existing casinos […]

Betsson has been linked with a potential move for Yolo Group’s crypto casino brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, following a report by The Australian. The operator declined to comment on what it described as “rumours or speculative reporting”, but recent remarks from its leadership suggest a cautious interest in the long term potential of regulated crypto […]

Paraguay’s gambling sector generated PYG18.7bn in January, according to official figures published by the National Commission of Games of Chance, CONAJZAR. The data, released through the updated portal of the National Directorate of Tax Revenues, DNIT, reflects growth in the country’s regulated market within 2026. The total represents more than $2.7m in gambling related fees […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert cautioning residents about the financial risks linked to prediction markets ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. The statement argues that many of these platforms offer bets framed as event contracts while operating outside the New York Gaming Commission’s regulations. The warning arrives as prediction markets […]

Sportradar has renewed its partnership with Betfred to improve the operator’s retail technology. The expanded deal focuses on upgrading the performance of the platform supporting Betfred’s 1,300 betting shops across UK high streets. The collaboration adds a new chapter to the long-standing relationship between these two companies. Platform upgrades aim to improve performance during peak […]

Sporttrade has submitted applications to the CFTC for designated contract market (DCM) and derivatives clearing organization (DCO) registration. The filings position the operator to expand beyond its current model, with licensing and regulatory approval expected sometime in 2026. The company currently operates a state-regulated sports trading platform across New Jersey, Colorado, Iowa, Arizona and Virginia. […]

The Nevada Gaming Control Board launched a civil enforcement action targeting Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc.  This filing asks a Nevada court to stop offerings described as unlicensed wagering products. On 2 February, the Board submitted the complaint in Carson City District Court. The request includes a declaration and injunction against event contracts sold through the […]

SOFTSWISS partnered with TrueLabel to bring the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook directly into the TrueLabel platform. Through this integration, operators can introduce sports betting features while keeping existing systems and avoiding infrastructure changes. SOFTSWISS Sportsbook and TrueLabel formed a partnership centred on flexibility and operational efficiency. The Sportsbook uses a platform-agnostic design supporting third-party platform integration. This […]

OG will be powered by CDNA, a CFTC-registered clearinghouse affiliate of Crypto.com, with contracts in sports, entertainment, finance, and more. Key Points Crypto.com Chief Legal Officer Nick Lundgren was appointed OG CEO during the platform launch. Lundgren previously served as President of Derivatives North America, known as CDNA. OG will provide access to CDNA margin […]

Licensed gambling operators in Germany contributed €2.46bn in taxes to the public budget in 2025, representing a 1% decline from the previous year. While the overall figure suggests lower tax revenues, the market was buoyed by sports betting and online casino operators in the final quarter.  Lotteries remained the dominant contributor, generating €1.79bn in tax […]