iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has banned WinBet for illegally targeting Swedish players through its Superb.bet website. The investigation revealed that WinBet holds a gambling licence only in Greece but was operating actively in Sweden without proper authorization. The regulator found that Superb.bet auto-translated to the Swedish language when accessed from an IP address in Sweden. […]

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has officially assumed responsibility for a fiscal package that includes significant tax hikes and public sector austerity measures, which will be presented to Parliament. A key feature of this reform is the increase in VAT from 19% to 21%, alongside a freeze on public sector wages and pensions in 2026. The […]

Meta is facing fresh criticism over its advertising policies, following a recent report by the UK-based Open Rights Group. The report titled, Profiling by Proxy: How Meta’s Data-Driven Ads Fuel Discrimination, highlighted that ads promoting awareness are subject to stricter rules than those on gambling promotions. It also revealed the contradiction at the heart of […]

Flutter Entertainment has confirmed a data breach affecting personal details of some customers on its Paddy Power and Betfair platforms. However, the incident was quickly contained, with immediate steps taken to secure systems and notify authorities. In a statement, Flutter clarified that the breach did not involve sensitive data like passwords, payment details, or identification […]

Bybit, the world’s second-largest global cryptocurrency exchange based on trading volume, has launched www.bybitgeorgia.ge, a dedicated site for users in Georgia, following its entry into the European Union earlier this year. Bybit holds a full local license in Georgia, making it the only major global cryptocurrency business to do so, and users there benefit from […]

A session in the Senate is planned for tomorrow to talk about a proposal to regulate casino, bingo, and horse racing activities. Key Points Tomorrow, the Brazilian Senate plans to consider a proposal aimed at introducing rules for land-based gambling. The regulations in the bill outline the operational requirements for land-based casinos, bingo, and horse […]

SiGMA will launch a new chapter by adding SiGMA North America in Mexico City to its 2026 global events calendar, setting the date from September 1 to 3 next year. Bilingual Summit Targets Key Americas Market A total of 4,000 people are expected at this bilingual summit, which takes place at a vital link between […]

FC Bayern Munich has officially announced a new partnership with gambling powerhouse Betano, as part of its commercial expansion. The deal brings together one of Europe’s most successful football teams with a leading name in the sports betting industry. Both organizations confirmed the agreement and will cover branding, marketing, and fan engagement strategies. With this […]

The Star Entertainment Group has extended the deadline for its proposed exit from the Destination Brisbane Consortium and Destination Gold Coast Consortium, as negotiations continue with joint venture partners. The new deadline is set for 31 July, providing more time to finalise long-form agreements under the previously established Heads of Agreement. This marks a critical […]

Eight former SkyCity Entertainment executives are facing a legal battle, as an investor attempts to recover a AU$67 million penalty paid by the company. The fine was issued in 2023 after an investigation by AUSTRAC into serious anti-money laundering failures at SkyCity’s Adelaide operations. Investor Stephen Wright has filed an application in the NSW Supreme […]