iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Polymarket aims to re-enter the US market after acquiring QCEX, a derivatives exchange, according to the company’s latest statement. The company described the QCEX deal as an important move that “marks a significant step toward expanding access to Polymarket’s category-defining platform in the United States.” This decision comes only a few weeks after Polymarket got […]

Betsson has officially announced the launch of a new technology hub in Málaga, Spain. This decision followed an in-depth evaluation of various European locations, with Málaga selected for its robust technology ecosystem, international talent pool, and attractive quality of life. The hub will strengthen Betsson’s efforts in gaming development, native mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. […]

A recent investigation by the Mossos d’Esquadra (Catalan police) has uncovered a series of questionable payments made by Codere to a consultancy firm founded by former Spanish Minister of Finance Cristóbal Montoro. The firm, Equipo Económico, received a total of €679,000 from Codere between 2008 and 2012. The payments were allegedly made to coerce the […]

Since the Remote Gambling Act was introduced in 2021, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued over €56 million in fines to illegal online gambling providers. But only €1.47 million has been collected as of May 2025, leaving over 97.5% of the fines unpaid. Most of the companies fined operate from jurisdictions beyond the KSA’s […]

Company leaders highlighted improved profitability and progress with the main strategy, as Evoke maintains its full-year targets unchanged ahead of the August interim results. Key Points Revenue for Q2 2025 is up 5% compared to the same period last year, with online business increasing 6% and retail activities starting to recover. For the first half […]

Light & Wonder (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) shared on July 18, 2025, that the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) granted it a gaming-related vendor license for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The GCGRA license enables Light & Wonder to offer land-based electronic gaming machines, table games with utilities, and online iGaming content to players […]

The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) informed Parliament they cannot ban the Aviator game, even as MPs shared worries about its strong effect on young people and families in Kenya. When appearing in front of the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee, BCLB Chief Peter Mbugi explained that Aviator works under a foreign […]

The Public Defender’s Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro has filed a lawsuit against 43 online sports betting companies. The case accuses them of misleading advertising and failure to warn users about the risks of gambling addiction. This lawsuit demands at least R$300 million in compensation for collective moral damages. Filed by the […]

The Cebu City Government is taking a firm stance on regulating internet access within government facilities by blocking online gambling websites and Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications. On July 22, the Cebu City Council approved a resolution aimed at preventing the misuse of public internet infrastructure and curbing gambling activities during working hours. Authored by […]

Kalshi has come under legal scrutiny over its use of betting terminology. While the company positions itself as a financial platform, the use of terms like odds and bet has led critics to argue that it resembles sports betting more than financial trading. At a recent gaming conference, Kalshi’s lawyer, Josh Sterling, claimed that prediction […]