iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Kanon Gaming did not meet its required duty of care responsibilities, leading to regulatory action and financial penalties. Key Points Spelinspektionen imposed a sanction of SEK 4.8m on Kanon Gaming. The penalty was decided based on the length and seriousness of the duty of care failings. The Swedish gambling authority Spelinspektionen fined Kanon Gaming SEK […]

NextBet announced its goal to dominate tier-two gambling in Australia, starting with the acquisition of Brisbane-based CrossBet as its official market entry. Key Points NextBet acquired CrossBet for an undisclosed purchase amount. The company described the deal as part of an “ambitious M&A strategy.” Additional acquisitions are reportedly already in advanced negotiation stages. New operator […]

A 17-year-old boy stood before the juvenile court this week. Prosecutors say he helped attack two Las Vegas casino giants. The cyber attack cost tens of millions of dollars. MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment suffered a sophisticated hack in 2023. Caesars Entertainment operates as the world’s largest casino company. The FBI launched an investigation […]

The Queensland Government has announced that the suspension of The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence will take effect from 30 September 2026. The decision extends the deferral of the licence suspension and regulation of the appointed Special Manager for another year. The move reflects current steps by The Star Entertainment Group to continue its remediation […]

Bragg Gaming Group has announced a new partnership with BurraPay bringing cryptocurrency payment options to its global operator network. The integration will expand player account management services, boost compliance, and align with growing payment demands in regulated gaming markets. Through the agreement, BurraPay’s cryptocurrency payment solutions will be integrated into Bragg’s player account management (PAM) […]

Raketech completed the sale of Casumba Media, transferring its Japanese business to concentrate on core markets while enforcing financial discipline under conditions of regulatory uncertainty. Key Points The Casumba Media sale brings no upfront cash but generates €12m ($14m) through scheduled monthly payments. Johan Svensson, Raketech CEO, stated that this decision will lower regulatory exposure. […]

Marcus Isgren prepared a memorandum after reviewing the Act, and state operator Svenska Spel confirmed full support for his conclusions. Key Points The proposal widens enforcement to include operators not preventing Swedish access, beyond those illegally targeting Sweden. Liability extends to companies giving financial or administrative services to illegal gambling operators. Svenska Spel supported the […]

A bug resulted in thousands of players gaining inflated slot winnings, and Superbet decided to pay the amounts in full. Key Points The slot affected was Playtech’s Fire Blaze Red Wizard. Gambling Insider confirmed the glitch was not caused by Playtech technology. Superbet agreed to distribute €30m among approximately 7,500 players. Superbet Pays Out €30m […]

The Latvian government has confirmed that gambling tax increases will come into force on 1 January 2026, a year after it was proposed. The decision follows a government spending review to shore up state finances. Draft legislation first approved in December 2024 had set the date for 1 January 2027. However, ministers agreed in late […]

The German Gambling Authority has set the stage for this year’s National Gambling Addiction Action Day to raise awareness about gambling harm and promote responsible play. Last year, the initiative generated more than 1,500 tips from players about black-market activity showing the level of public concern. Operating under the theme, Gambling damage: recognise, name, avoid, […]