iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates
Latest iGaming news covering online gambling, sports betting, regulation, casinos and market insights from around the world.
-
Colombian Gambling Operators Criticise VAT Decision
The government chose to keep the 19 percent VAT rate on online gambling. This decision affects the online gambling sector as a…
-
Hacked PAGCOR List of Restricted Persons Contains Over 560,000 Names but Not a List of Gamblers, Agency Says
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR said on Tuesday its National Database of Restricted Persons (NDRP) holds more than 560,000 names. Most of these…
-
Pragmatic Play Withdraws From US Sweepstakes Market Amid Legal Uncertainty
Pragmatic Play has confirmed it will no longer license games to US sweepstake operators. The supplier stated that the decision was made…
-
CAP Code Remit Extended to Cover All UK Licence-Holders
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has expanded the remit of its advertising code to cover non-paid-for online marketing, such as social…
-
Unibet Faces €450,000 Penalty Order from Dutch Gambling Authority
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, has issued a penalty order against Unibet. The ruling means Unibet will be fined €75,000…
-
UAE Lottery: Over 600,000 Play Since 2024 Launch; Nearly 250,000 Win Prizes
Over the past 10 months, the UAE Lottery has already had more than 600,000 online users. This follows the company's start of…
-
KSA Introduces New Rules for Online Gambling Licence Applications from 2026
The Dutch regulator is now changing its licensing policy before the first renewals start. Key Points New licensing rules begin on 1…
-
Underdog Launches Prediction Markets in the US with Crypto.com
People in the US can now make bets on sports contracts in a way that follows federal rules. Key Points Plans for…
-
Evolution and Pragmatic Play Stop Partnership with Stake.us in California
Both Evolution and Pragmatic Play ended their cooperation with Stake.us after the City of Los Angeles started a lawsuit for possible illegal…
-
MGA Puts Out a Warning for Unauthorised Gaming URLs
MGA gives a public message to warn users about some websites saying wrongly that they are linked to the regulator. Key Points…
-
Spribe Chooses UFC Lightweight Fighter Arman Tsarukyan As New Aviator Ambassador
Tsarukyan will promote Aviator’s crash game through global campaigns that run for one year. Key Points UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan now serves…
-
NLA Introduces Sticker Scheme to Tackle Illegal Lotto Operations in Ghana
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has launched a new sticker system to identify licensed operators and clamp down on illegal activity in…
-
Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz Extends Sponsorship of EPG Baskets Koblenz
Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz has renewed its exclusive partnership with the EPG Baskets Koblenz for the 2025/26 season. This strengthens its support for the…
-
Kazakhstan Weighs Criminal Charges Against Influencers Promoting Online Gambling
Kazakhstan is considering toughening its stance against social media influencers promoting online casinos and betting platforms. Authorities argue that financial penalties no…
-
ACMA Issues Warnings to Hollycorn NV and Stellar Over Illegal Gambling Services
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to two offshore operators, Hollycorn NV and Stellar, for breaches of…
-
Bet365 Secures Maryland Licence as US Expansion Accelerates
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has officially granted bet365 a sports betting licence. This will clear the way for…
-
Los Angeles City Attorney Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Stake.us
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…
-
Spain Opens Consultation on New Player Protection Mechanism
The Directorate-General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), has begun work on a new tool to protect players by identifying risky behaviours.…
-
Netherlands Renews Gambling Harm Prevention Initiative
The Netherlands is reinforcing its national approach to gambling harm prevention through a new five-year programme led by the Dutch Gaming Authority…
-
KKCG Sells Minority Stake in Allwyn, Retains Strong Control
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.…
