iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Athletic Bilbao has signed Linebet as their new sponsor for the 2025/26 season. The betting company Linebet became the Official Regional Partner in Africa for Athletic Bilbao to expand internationally. The partnership supports Linebet with two goals: achieving brand awareness and building football community engagement for its ambition of a trusted status in emerging markets. […]

Nevada’s casino industry posted steady growth in August 2025, with statewide gaming revenue rising 5.5 percent year-on-year to $1.23 billion, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The increase was fueled by strong table and card game performance, which generated $411.8 million, up 12.6 percent. Baccarat stood out with $116.5 million, a 52.6 percent […]

Hokkaido in Japan said no to an integrated resort licence in 2019. The prefecture shows interest again now. The Governor of Hokkaido, Japan, refused the chance to bid for an integrated resort (IR) licence in 2019. Environmental concerns stopped the plan. People still want an IR. Governor Naomichi Suzuki listens to them now. “Things change now,” Suzuki […]

DraftKings confirmed on 29 September that it signed a long-term advertising partnership with NBCUniversal, which places the betting brand directly inside NBCUniversal’s wide sports portfolio. The agreement includes rights with the NFL, NBA, NCAA football, NCAA basketball, PGA Tour events, Premier League soccer, and the Ryder Cup broadcasts. This deal further stretches into major events such […]

30 September 2025 – Leading fast-betting content provider BETER has announced a strategic partnership with FIRST – Best in Sports, a Tier-1 sportsbook supplier. Under the agreement, FIRST will integrate BETER’s flagship products into its platform: the ESportsBattle esports tournaments (initially eFootball and eBasketball) and the world-renowned Setka Cup table tennis series. Key Points of […]

Spelinspektionen has fined Kanon Gaming SEK 4.8 million for duty of care failings after the operator repeatedly failed to properly address clear signs of problematic gambling among its customers. The fine reflected the seriousness of the breaches, though it was reduced slightly as Kanon Gaming acted swiftly once the issues were raised. The sanction follows […]

Gabon’s gambling industry is entering a new phase of regulation as authorities tighten control over a sector with little oversight. Meeting in an extraordinary session in Akanda, the government, under the leadership of Interior Minister Herman Immongault, set an ultimatum that all gambling operators must integrate the E-TECH platform by October 1, 2025. Those who […]

Playzia has announced a new partnership with Zeal, integrating over 50 titles from its portfolio into Lotto24 and Tipp24. The agreement is another step in the provider’s European expansion strategy after earlier successes in other regulated markets. By working with Zeal, Playzia leverages a strong compliance framework for its Germany rollout. The collaboration allows citizens […]

A Vietnamese court has sentenced 43 individuals for their roles in a massive online gambling and cryptocurrency network worth over US$3.8 billion. After several months of extensive investigation, the Ho Chi Minh City trial concluded with jail terms ranging from suspended sentences to a decade behind bars.  Four siblings were identified as the primary organisers […]

MGM China Holdings has issued a public warning after a fraudulent video emerged targeting investors using artificial intelligence to impersonate its Executive Director, Pansy Ho. The manipulated video portrays Ms Ho promoting a fictitious investment scheme that promised unrealistic returns. According to the company, neither Ms Ho nor MGM China was involved in the scheme […]