iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Indonesian authorities have frozen over RP154.3 billion linked to suspected online gambling operations, in its latest campaign against illegal digital betting platforms. The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency confirmed the funds were spread across 811 bank accounts, used to process bets or store proceeds from gambling activities.  According to Senior Commissioner Ferdy Saragih, the action […]

DraftKings has unveiled a new campaign encouraging responsible play as the NFL season gets underway. The initiative was launched in recognition of Responsible Gaming Education Month and will run for one month. It includes a sweepstakes competition designed to reward customers who engage with the operator’s responsible gaming tools. Prizes on offer include NFL game […]

Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has ordered the blocking of 30 unlicensed gambling websites offering remote gambling services without the necessary authorisations or payment of required fees. This violates Romanian gambling laws and regulatory compliance standards for safeguarding players. As part of the decision, internet service providers in Romania must block access to the […]

Unlicensed gambling sites held 71% of the online betting and casino market in Europe last year, capturing €80.65 billion. The regulated sector grew by 30% and earned €33.64 billion, but unlicensed platforms increased faster. Many governments acted to make gambling safer, yet these actions helped illegal operators attract people with offers such as tax-free bonuses. […]

An Update Long Awaited The Draft Act, planning to change the Excise Duty Act and Personal Income Tax Act, under project number UD289, includes several planned fiscal shifts that will apply starting in 2026. While many people talk about higher excise duties on alcohol, the government also has plans to adjust taxes on gambling income. […]

According to information, Barbara Nagelmakers acts as the trustee and manages BC.Game’s bankruptcy, and she has filed documents to cancel the first bankruptcy order, mainly because claims recovery seems not possible. Another problem arises since the bankruptcy trust does not have enough money, and people familiar say the SBGOK foundation, which started the process, could […]

155.io’s game selection is now accessible in Africa because of its partnership with Betika. Key Points: Betika has agreed to bring 155.io’s content into African regions. The operator will offer 155.io’s games in Uganda and Kenya first, with more markets planned. Provider 155.io presented its products to African players by teaming up with Betika, and […]

The Lithuanian gambling authority fined Amber Gaming €15,000 for wrongly stopping remote gambling contracts with customers without correct reasons.  Key Points Lithuania’s gambling watchdog fined Amber Gaming €15,000 for ending remote gambling contracts with clients without following the proper process. This action followed reports from nine customers and several checks by the gambling regulator between […]

Kwara United FC will now display BC.Game’s brand on their kits for the rest of the Nigerian football season, and there is a chance the deal could last longer. Key Points BC.Game became the sponsor for both home and away shirts of Kwara United. The agreement covers one Nigerian Premier Football League season, with a […]

Flutter Entertainment Plc has announced the withdrawal of its Junglee Games subsidiary from the Indian market, following the federal legislation banning all forms of Real Money Games (RMG). The decision comes less than a week after the Lok Sabha authorised the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, introducing a comprehensive framework for the […]