iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The NCAA urged the CFTC to halt prediction markets on college sports, citing risks to student-athlete welfare and integrity. The NCAA challenges college sports prediction markets while concerns grow over integrity risks across collegiate competitions. Through a letter dated 14 January, NCAA President Charlie Baker stated that prediction market trading mirrors traditional sports wagering too […]

1xBet is a winner at the International Gaming Awards 2026 and was honoured in the categories of commitment to operational excellence and Sports Betting Operator of the Year. The awards ceremony which took place at the Intercontinental Hotel Barcelona, was used to reward the industry’s top players as FIFA praised 1xBet due to its strategic […]

Trivelta has launched a free-to-play online casino in the United States with rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg. The platform, called Dogg House Casino, is built as an artist-led experience, mixing regular casino games with music, visuals, and creative ideas made with Snoop Dogg. This platform adopts a free-to-play model, so users can enjoy exciting games […]

The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) are working together to challenge the fast growth of prediction markets that offer sports-related contracts. In a joint letter to Congress on 12 January, they said these products act like sports betting but operate outside existing US gaming laws. The groups warned that prediction […]

The Province of Buenos Aires has approved a new policy that allows horse racing agencies to act as official sign-up points for licensed online betting platforms. The decision was confirmed by the Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos (IPLyC) and marks a clear change in how traditional betting outlets can operate within the expanding digital […]

iGaming operations led revenue among gaming types in New Jersey, bringing relief as they generated $273.2m in the month and recorded a 19.8% year-over-year increase. Main Points New Jersey casino gaming produced $216.1m during December 2025, bringing worry among observers as this outcome represents a decline of 6.7%. In FY2025, New Jersey saw $6.98bn in […]

Betsson’s share price fell close to 20% to SEK108.10 (€10.08) per share during trading on 16 January, causing concern as Q4 revenue showed a year-on-year decline. Betsson announced preliminary fourth quarter revenue of €304m, creating unease as the figure moved down from €307m recorded during the same period last year. Operating income decreased from €70m […]

Wall Street predicts According to a Financial Times post this week, prediction markets appear to be becoming Wall Street’s side hustle, creating interest as trading firms explore this activity. According to the article, major trading houses in finance now hire specialists with caution to enter markets where users place bets on football results, elections, and […]

UK-based online betting and casino operator Midnite has raised $35 million in a Series C funding round as it aims to grow quickly in the regulated gambling market. The investment strengthens the company’s finances and shows confidence from both new and existing backers. The round was led by The Raine Group through its Raine Partners […]

Though the iGaming industry is known for its dynamism, the last few years have brought unforeseen changes. As advertising costs skyrocket, regulators continue asserting control over the promotion of classic slots. Another essential factor is the audience’s evolution. The days of complicated slot tables and twenty-minute spins are officially over. New-age players grew up on […]