iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Virginia failed to pass legislation that would have legalised online casino gaming after the 2026 session ended on 14 March without a final vote. House Bill 161 ran out of time despite reaching the final stages of the process. Both the House of Delegates and the Senate had already approved their respective versions earlier in […]

Better Collective has confirmed a new major shareholder position following a notification under Section 30 of the Danish Capital Markets Act. The update came after Triton Administration (Jersey) Limited disclosed its indirect stake in the business. The filing shows that Triton now holds 3,076,663 shares and voting rights in Better Collective, which represent about 5.24% […]

Key Points Argentina blocked Polymarket over illegal gambling and missing safeguards. Authorities restricted access and removed apps after inflation data concerns appeared. The move shows rising global focus on prediction market platforms. Argentina has placed a nationwide ban on the prediction market platform Polymarket after a court decision forced regulators to stop its operations over […]

Kalshi filed a lawsuit on 12 March against Kris Mayes and several state officials in the US District Court for the District of Arizona. The case targets state efforts to block the company from offering prediction market contracts to residents. Court filings list the defendants as Mayes and the head of the Arizona Department of […]

Key Points Lawmakers propose full revenue fines and stronger control over illegal gambling. The plan includes advertising bans and longer exclusion periods for players. Critics say stricter rules may shift users to offshore platforms. Dutch lawmakers introduced a proposal allowing regulators to impose fines up to 100 per cent of the operator’s annual revenue. This […]

Key Points Goa government takes home more than ₹1,749 crore from casinos starting April 2021 and running to February 2026 whereas peak collection occurs in 2023–24. The state maintains 23 active casino licences split into seventeen onshore units and six offshore vessels carrying valid permits. Vessel-related fees deliver ₹27.24 crore even though firm regulations govern […]

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has imposed $80,500 in fines across five major operators following eight separate violations. The penalties were issued to BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, and FanDuel. Officials approved the fines unanimously during a recent hearing, pointing out recurring compliance issues in the industry. The violations occurred between September 2023 […]

Novibet has finalised the deal to become main shirt sponsor of Santos FC for three years. They secured a central position on the club’s jersey and could generate up to BR85m per season. The structure includes a fixed annual payment of BR35m. But additional earnings could boost the total value by up to BR50m. As […]

Key Points Bally’s reported FY2025 revenue at USD 2.68bn, matching the previous year on a comparable basis, which brings a sense of balance despite ongoing pressure. Adjusted EBITDAR stayed at USD 683.9m, holding steady and showing that profitability continues even while the company maintains investment across operations. Growth appeared in North America Interactive and B2B […]

Key Points Prediction markets now open ways for wagering on sports, politics, and personal events, creating a sense of pull where sports betting still stays illegal across states. In Minnesota, lawmakers brought two bills forward to criminalise certain prediction markets and also block sweepstakes-style online casino games, showing clear urgency. The proposed laws carry felony […]