iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to two offshore operators, Hollycorn NV and Stellar, for breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). The regulator found that both companies offered prohibited gambling services to Australian customers without the required authorisation. An ACMA investigation confirmed that Hollycorn NV, through its Slot […]

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has officially granted bet365 a sports betting licence. This will clear the way for the British operator to launch its sportsbook in the state. The approval marks another milestone in bet365’s US expansion. The timing is crucial, as the operator positions itself to go live before the […]

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has filed an unprecedented civil enforcement lawsuit against Stake.us, Kick, its co-founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, and 21 additional defendants. The case was filed in California Superior Court and became the first civil enforcement action against an online sweepstakes casino operator in the United States.  City Attorney Hydee […]

The Directorate-General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), has begun work on a new tool to protect players by identifying risky behaviours. The regulator has published the first draft of its mechanism project and opened it up for public consultation. The initiative comes as part of the Royal Decree issued on 14 March, which obliges […]

The Netherlands is reinforcing its national approach to gambling harm prevention through a new five-year programme led by the Dutch Gaming Authority and ZonMw. With a joint investment of €21 million, the initiative aims to reduce gambling-related harm by supporting independent research and practical interventions between 2025 and 2030. The renewed programme, funded through the […]

Investment group KKCG has sold a 4.27% stake in its pan-European lottery operator, Allwyn International AG, to listed fund J&T Arch Investments. The transaction, which was structured through KKCG subsidiary Allwyn AG, values Allwyn at €11.2 billion as of December 31, 2024, and generates €500 million in proceeds for KKCG. The proceeds include both consideration […]

The Clearing Company, made by people from the prediction market platform Polymarket, finished a $15 million seed round led by Union Square Ventures, according to their announcement from Wednesday. Other money supporters in the round were Haun Ventures, Variant, Coinbase Ventures, Compound, Rubik, Earl Grey, Cursor Capital, Asylum and angel investors. Toni Gemayel, who co-founded […]

The EOD Code got caught by regulators for allowing people in the country to gamble, and the probe ran between November 2024 and March 2025. The KSA supervisor could sign up at Instant Casino by sharing Netherlands details like a phone number with a Dutch code, an action that must be blocked. After making the […]

Their report from Thursday shows an 8.5% climb from last year’s $27.5bn, showing that regulated betting keeps spreading in the country. This prediction tracks bets placed at regular sportsbooks in 38 states and the District of Columbia, places where sports betting is allowed. Bill Miller, AGA President and CEO, explained that legal, regulated sports betting […]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged increased calls for a ban on gambling advertising. But he has stopped its endorsement, warning that this could drive players toward offshore platforms. Responding to questions on the government’s support of a ban, Albanese stated that policy must be guided by careful consideration. Instead, he highlighted initiatives to […]