iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Esports.net, a top gaming publication, has ended all content operations following its sale by Catena Media. According to internal communications from The Esports Radar, Esports.net and its sister site EsportsBets.com were sold to an undisclosed buyer, with the transition taking immediate effect as of June 6.  A message was issued to editorial staff on June […]

The U.S. online casino market continued its strong growth in April, reaching $868.6 million in total revenue from seven regulated states. This marks a 32.5% increase from April 2024, adding over $213 million year-on-year. Each of the seven states posted at least 25% growth over last April. The total came in slightly below March’s record-setting […]

A dramatic rift between former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has spilled into public view, with the once-allied figures trading insults over social media and public statements.  The clash centers on a controversial federal spending bill, but has since expanded into a power struggle over personal loyalty and economic priorities. Feud […]

The Caja Popular de Ahorros of Tucumán has issued an urgent public warning about a rise in fraudulent casino apps promoted on social media platforms. This response comes as part of efforts to protect Tucumán residents from online scams that have become prevalent on networks like WhatsApp and Facebook recently. No Official Casino App Available […]

Yokohama Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested nine individuals on June 5 for allegedly operating an illegal online casino targeting Japanese users. The casino, located in Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean, reportedly offered online slots and other betting games through the website, Konibet.  One of the culprits was Yoshinori Kurata, a 42-year-old company executive from Tokyo’s Chuo […]

The KSA has rolled out its “regulator 2.” method, providing operators with increased backing, while many involved in the sector demand more action from banks and tech giants to fight the black market. In the Netherlands, the gambling authority has started a new phase of working together with the industry, yet it warns the sector […]

Allwyn’s online gross gaming revenue rose by 15% in Q1, marking a major jump in digital performance. The company posted a 6% year-on-year increase in total revenue, supported by growth in the digital segment, and even saw earnings climb despite extra corporate structure costs. For the period ending 31 March, revenue reached €2.24 billion ($2.56 […]

The Finance Ministry of Tanzania makes a strong move to battle illegal gambling, wanting to turn this sector into a well-managed, money-making engine. Now, Tanzania is stepping up its involvement in the quickly growing gambling industry, not settling for just a small share anymore. During the 2025/26 national budget speech, Finance Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba […]

Betting companies are making their presence known in South American football. Twenty-nine of the forty clubs that qualified for the next phase of the Libertadores and South American tournaments are sponsored by betting houses. This includes every Brazilian team still in the competitions, showing the extent of the sector’s reach. The remaining six Brazilian clubs […]

A recent exposé by Investigate Europe uncovered links between the gambling company Soft2bet and over 100 blacklisted online casinos, prompting censorship attempts through fraudulent copyright claims submitted to Google. The campaign, involving impersonation and content manipulation, has effectively removed critical reporting from search results. This issue draws concern from European lawmakers and digital rights advocates. […]