iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Casino giant MGM Resorts has thrown its hat into the ring for a gaming license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While details remain scarce, CEO Bill Hornbuckle confirmed the application, stating, “We’ve applied and hopefully we’ll be successful.” The UAE is taking a significant step towards regulated gambling with the launch of the General […]

The Spanish online gambling market continues its upward trajectory, defying some of the recent legal restrictions. Let’s break down the key findings from the Q2 2024 report: Overall growth: Total Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) reached €346.34 million, a healthy 10.79% increase year-over-year. Market breakdown: Casino games led the way, generating €171.69 million (50% of GGR), […]

DraftKings throws another $5 million punch in the fight for Missouri sports betting legalization. This comes after Caesars Entertainment, a major operator with existing brick-and-mortar casinos in the state, donated $4 million to the opposing campaign. It’s no secret online legalization might not be in Caesars’ best interest. DraftKings isn’t holding back. This latest contribution […]

A prominent Thai boxer, known as Sutthiwat, has been apprehended for promoting illegal online casinos on his Facebook page. The 30-year-old athlete, with a following of approximately 440,000, reportedly earned 1,500 Thai baht (roughly $45) for each post endorsing these gambling sites. Law enforcement agencies have been monitoring Sutthiwat’s social media activity for an extended […]

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment, with its existing land-based casinos in Missouri, is throwing its weight against legalizing online sports betting in the state. While major players like FanDuel and DraftKings are pushing for online legalization, Caesars is digging in its heels. Here’s the twist: Caesars has pumped $4 million into the “No” campaign, despite seemingly […]

Below you will find the list of operators who have applied for a gambling license in Brazil and will be able to start working under it (most likely) from January 1, 2025: Betano Superbet Magicjackpot Luckydays ReidoPitaco Pitaco Sportingbet Betboo Caesar’s JogaBet Betnacional Mr. Jack Bet Pagbet KTO Betsson Galera Bet SportyBet EstrelaBet Betfair PokerStars […]

The Brazilian government is set to take a significant step in combating illegal gambling operations by blocking transfers to these operators through the Pix system. The Ministry of Finance has established a dedicated team to monitor and prevent such transactions, aiming to curb the widespread use of Pix for payments to online casinos and sportsbooks. […]

The arrest of the CEO of Esportes da Sorte, one of Brazil’s largest betting companies, has sent shockwaves through the industry. The CEO initially surrendered to authorities after an arrest warrant was issued. Strangely, Esportes da Sorte was not on the list of operators applying for a gambling license in Brazil. This, coupled with the […]

Despite its dominant position in Finland’s gambling market, Veikkaus, the state-owned monopoly operator, has faced a significant decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR). Over the past five years, GGR has plummeted by 40%. In its H1 2024 report, Veikkaus attributed this decline to a combination of factors, including the migration of some players to offshore […]

The Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) has launched its first investigation into an offshore casino operator, marking a significant escalation in the country’s crackdown on illegal gambling activities. Over the past year, Japanese law enforcement agencies have become increasingly proactive in their fight against illegal operators, employing aggressive tactics such as arrests and criminal prosecutions. […]