A federal judge did not decide if Stake.us sweepstakes casino broke the law. Instead, the judge sent the dispute to arbitration. This is a key procedural result for Sweepsteaks Ltd, the parent company. mLast week, the US District Court for the Central District of California accepted Sweepsteaks’ request for arbitration. Now the case pauses while […]

Playtech has announced the sale of its German B2C betting brand, HappyBet, to a subsidiary of Frankfurt-listed Pferdewetten AG, NetX Betting. The deal was announced on Wednesday, marking another step in Playtech’s strategy to exit consumer-facing operations and focus on B2B services.  This agreement comes two months after Playtech began formally exploring the sale of […]

Norway’s state-owned gambling operator, Norsk Tipping, is under scrutiny again for allegedly enabling minors to participate in gambling activities. The Norwegian Lottery Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has launched an official investigation following reports that individuals below the age of 18 years might have transferred significant funds to the operator’s platform. The inquiry was triggered by a tip […]

A player in Ontario has defied the odds in spectacular fashion, winning two progressive jackpots on the MGM Grand Millions slot game within six days. This remarkable double win occured in April 2025 and only recently made public by BetMGM. The total payout exceeded CAD\$2 million, making it one of the most extraordinary streaks in […]

During the illegal betting investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, officials issued detention orders for 13 suspects, including Ahmed Faruk Karslı, who owns Papara. The operation began at 05:00 in the morning; eight companies, one yacht, five boats, three safes, seventy-four vehicles, and eight properties linked to suspects were taken by authorities. TMSF […]

Betfair is winding down its current affiliate marketing programme for media partners in the UK and Ireland; this is a strategic action from Flutter Entertainment to merge all affiliate services on one technical platform for higher efficiency. Starting 1 July 2025, Betfair will end its legacy UK and Irish affiliate activities and will remove those […]

Italy’s gambling sector keeps growing and increasing its tax contribution. The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) shared a new update on gambling performance and regulations at a Rome summit held on 21 May. State agencies attended and discussed many issues. ADM presented 2024 figures that show the market’s stability. Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reached €21.6 […]

The Gambling Commission is being criticized for hiding the names of problem betting operators in exchange for charity donations. In the last five years, the regulator has placed 38 failing gambling companies under special measures, using a process that hides company names from the public. To avoid formal regulatory action, betting firms can choose to […]

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) issued cease and desist letters. These went to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. All three are sports-event contract providers. Robinhood partners with Kalshi on some offerings. Crypto.com also received a letter from the regulator. The department’s letter explained that Kalshi tries to legitimize its actions. It uses the term “innovation” […]

The Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories has ruled for the continued operation of online betting platforms Betnacional, Mr. Jack Bet, and Pagbet, which are operated by NSX Brasil. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by Educafro Brasil and the Padre Ezequiel Ramin Human Rights Defense Center, seeking to suspend the platforms […]