iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) is struggling to continue its fight against illegal betting platforms. After recent budget cuts, the agency lacks the resources to enforce Brazil’s new betting regulations effectively. Earlier this year, Anatel partnered with the Prizes and Betting Secretariat from the Ministry of Treasury to block unlicensed betting sites. Since January, it […]

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has officially granted a fixed-odds betting licence to TQJ-PAR Participações Societárias SA. The authorisation was published in the Official Journal of the Union on 23 June 2025, permitting the company to operate online and hybrid betting services until 31 December 2029.  This move positions TQJ-PAR among a growing list of […]

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 was concluded on June 22 in the United States, becoming one of the most memorable Counter-Strike tournaments in recent years. As the first Major of the current season, the event captivated a global audience and shattered records across several key metrics. Team Vitality was at the center of the spectacle, […]

National Taxpayers Union (NTU) launched a website that mimics Drudge Report to share stories from small businesses facing Trump’s tariff policy problems. The group announced the Tariffs Report, a site that copies Drudge’s bulletin board style, will collect stories about how tariffs affect small businesses when changes occur, often. Bryan Riley, head of NTU’s Free […]

The New Zealand Government plans to bring in a new regulatory system for online casino gambling, aiming to make sure gambling is safe, fair, and controlled for all New Zealanders. Trina Lowry, who directs the Online Gambling Implementation Programme, said, “Operators interested in New Zealand need to register at www.dia.govt.nz to show their interest.” She […]

The Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against a Maltese law that protects the online gambling industry from cross-border disputes. Malta supports its system for iGaming rules after the European Commission decided to initiate infringement proceedings over Article 56A of the Gaming Act, formerly known as Bill 55. Officials say Article 56A restricts the upholding of […]

Dr. Gloria Herndon, a renowned international economist and philanthropist, is preparing to launch a pioneering charitable casino platform in Kenya. With a license secured, this initiative is a huge step in her mission to align entertainment with social impact. The platform will operate through Top Deck Entertainment, a licensed charitable casino operator committed to delivering […]

A significant technical failure in the Norwegian Lottery Authority‘s tip form system may have resulted in the loss of hundreds of vital reports from citizens. The issue began in March 2024, but went unnoticed until June 2025. Throughout this period, tips submitted through the organization’s online form were not archived and processed. Error Blocked Submission […]

Kenya’s Parliament has approved an amendment to the Finance Bill 2025, lowering the excise duty on betting stakes from 15% to 5%. This move comes amid ongoing debate on gambling’s economic role and its growing impact on Kenyan youth. Lawmakers supporting the change argue that the high tax rate has pushed betting firms out of […]

Australian operator offers a 3.81-for-1 share offer, providing flexibility in short-term cash liquidity to shareholders. Key points Betr sets a 3.81-for-1 share swap, which gives a value of $1.22 for every PointsBet share. The offer includes a selective buyback option, limited to $80 million, although it can be increased to $200 million in certain cases. […]