iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Stake, the world’s most popular online casino and sportsbook, has announced a new feature called passkey login that makes signing in faster, easier, and much safer. The move positions Stake as one of the first major online gaming companies to adopt passwordless login technology, setting a new standard for security in the iGaming industry. With […]

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has drafted new rules to guide the regulation of online gaming across the country. The proposal marks a major shift from the government’s former stance that led to bans on real-money gaming. The new plan seeks to bring structure, transparency and official oversight to the gaming industry […]

Synot Games has announced a new partnership with Mr Bit Casino, introducing its popular slot portfolio to players in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This collaboration marks another major step in Synot’s ongoing expansion across the Balkan region. Through the deal, nearly 120 Synot titles are now live on Mr Bit’s recently launched online platform in Bosnia […]

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Sportradar’s acquisition of IMG Arena after investigating whether the deal would reduce competition or limit market choices. The CMA gathered public feedback and opinions from various industry stakeholders before reaching its decision. After reviewing all evidence, the CMA found that the merger would not harm competition […]

The operator has debuted this tech innovation support initiative developed with Alpha Hub and Beyond Sport. Key Points A new sport and health-related CSR initiative has been launched by Flutter. The operator, in partnership with Alpha Hub and Beyond Sport, has developed the Tech4Good awards. The awards seek to support and fund the promotion of […]

This IT initiative is supposed to come up with better transparency and deal with fraudulent activities in the regulated areas. Key Points There is a pilot in which facial recognition and AI are installed for gambling safety. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports partners with Biometric Vision. The push towards digitisation also extends to crypto […]

Soft2Bet has opened Swiper, a new social-media-inspired casino, in Romania with a soft launch. This marks the second European launch it has completed within a span of less than two months, following the platform launch in Sweden in September. Being swipe-driven navigation, users process the finding, selecting, and playing of games with their thumbs. According […]

Inside a courtroom in Denpasar, Bali, a case unfolds where youth culture meets the country’s ongoing battle against gambling laws. At its centre stands Vienna Varella Angeli Parinussa, a 19-year-old influencer who has a small but consistent following on Instagram and TikTok. Prosecutors this week requested that she receive a 30-month prison sentence and a Rp 30 […]

Las Vegas Sands Corp. terminated its digital gaming division. The shutdown eliminates 400 positions. Workers in Las Vegas lost 150 jobs. Key Points The strategic review killed the Sands Digital Services project. Las Vegas loses 150 positions while total cuts reach 400. Macao and Singapore properties get future investments. Sands Shuts Down Digital Gaming Division Amid […]

The United Arab Emirates announced Wynn Boulevard, a US$272 million road linking the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort to Dubai through major routes E311 and E611. Ras Al Khaimah confirmed the plan during the Marjan Beach masterplan launch, aiming to connect the UAE’s first gaming resort directly with the wider Emirates network. The new road project will […]