iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Sportradar and OpenBet exited the American Gaming Association, reflecting industry division over the legal status of prediction markets. Updated AGA membership data shows Sportradar and OpenBet did not renew their membership during this month’s annual renewal. This update follows DraftKings and FanDuel’s exits announced in November 2025, with Fanatics leaving soon after. Both DraftKings and […]

Licensed land-based casino and bingo operators have emerged as the highest contributors to Columbia’s healthcare sector, with funding increased to COP378.3bn ($104.8m) in 2025. According to figures published by regulator Coljuegos, monopoly revenue, bingo and casinos rose by 9.3% from the previous year.  Land-based operators also accounted for 39% of the country’s gambling-related revenue, placing […]

Lithuania’s gambling regulator has closed an inspection into Betsson concerning the use of its betting brand in the name of the country’s top basketball competition. The Gaming Supervision Authority (GSA) confirmed that no fine or other sanctions would be imposed after the company addressed the issue during the investigation. The inquiry focused on the continued […]

On 22 January, Google’s help centre released a notice tightening Google Ads rules for gambling advertising access. The update requires accounts to prove trustworthiness for ad placements, and Manager Accounts MCCs now carry breach responsibility. These changes activate on 23 March 2026, while advertisers review updates and adjust compliance steps. Account “Trustworthiness” Google states that […]

An effort to authorise Hoosier Lottery online ticket sales in Indiana has stalled, halting gaming expansion proposals. House Bill 1078 sought changes to the lottery retail-only sales system amid national online gambling growth. The bill ends this session after missing a full vote in the Indiana House of Representatives. Progress looked possible following committee approval […]

Chile’s gaming regulator ended the evaluation of casino license applications in Coyhaique and Ancud after technical regulatory failures. Key Points The Casino Gaming Superintendency ended technical evaluation for three applications after confirming failure to meet legal standards. New licensing processes will open for vacant permits under Law 19,995, while authorities announced no timeline. Chile’s Casino […]

According to Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service, the sports betting and online gaming market generated around BR9.95bn in tax revenue in 2025. This highlights a sharp rise from the BR91m collected in 2024, when the market was still in the transition phase toward full regulation.  December proved particularly significant, with betting-related taxes contributing BR1.1bn in a […]

Hungary’s Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities has temporarily blocked access to Polymarket, citing suspected breaches of national gambling laws. According to local media outlet Index.hu, the regulator has launched proceedings against the platform’s operator on suspicion of organising prohibited gambling. The restriction affects users connecting from Hungarian IP addresses and will persist until a final, […]

Two bills introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates propose higher gambling tax rates for online casino gaming and sports wagering. House Bill 4397 and House Bill 4398 from Delegate Chris Burkhammer propose changes to state law on regulated gambling operations. Both bills together mark the largest change to West Virginia gambling tax rules […]

JetX, SmartSoft’s flagship Crash game, has officially launched on Betclic, a leading iGaming platform in Portugal. The rollout is a notable step for both companies, bringing one of the most recognisable Crash titles in international markets to a tightly regulated European jurisdiction. For Betclic players in Portugal, the launch adds a proven and engaging title […]