iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Consumer protection authorities require legal compliance from more than 300 individuals and companies. Key points The authorities in Rio have sent notices to over 300 parties, targeting influencers, media outlets, and others who promote betting websites. All parties involved must demonstrate their respect for consumer protection laws within ten days. Expectations relate to safe advertising, […]

The Sports Wagering Council has imposed fines on both Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag. In the US, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) issued a penalty of $50,000 to each offshore sportsbook, Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag, for illegally providing betting services in Tennessee. These companies did not follow cease-and-desist letters sent by the regulator in April. Crackdown on […]

Every online casino that appears like this is a SCAM. Every one of them, no matter what brand name or website address. Don’t deposit your cash. Information in the comments. How the Scam Works? A person spots a casino ad on social media offering a very tempting welcome bonus and gets interested. After joining, they […]

The video game company is seeking to raise capital to finance its expansion plan and pay down debt, and its shares will be listed on Spain’s main stock exchange. Cirsa made public its plan for an initial public offering (IPO) valued at €460 million. This IPO combines two components: a €400 million primary share issue […]

It’s just the middle of the week, but the past days haven’t been going well at all for sweepstakes companies. On Tuesday, regulators from Louisiana and Mississippi, both of which have major retail casinos, issued a flurry of cease-and-desist notices against numerous sites they claimed were operating illegally. Targets ranged from offshore sportsbook platforms and […]

President Luis Abinader has introduced a bill in Santo Domingo to establish a new legal framework for the Dominican Republic’s gambling industry. The bill was submitted through the Legal Advisory Office of the Executive Branch, requesting the establishment of the General Directorate of Gambling. This new agency will be responsible for regulating the industry, overseeing […]

Google Ads is introducing new requirements for licensed gambling app operators in Brazil, set to take effect on June 18, 2025. According to the company’s updated Gambling and Games Policy, eligible advertisers will be permitted to promote gambling apps in Brazil, but only under stricter verification and licensing conditions. This revised policy requires advertisers to […]

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Malta over a recent change to its Gaming Act. This prevents the enforcement of foreign court rulings against Maltese gaming companies. The action follows a complaint filed in 2023 by an Austrian law firm. In a notice issued on June 18, the Commission said Malta’s amendment violates […]

The global online poker market has been growing rapidly, reaching $5.3 billion in 2024 and expected to hit $11.4 billion by 2030. As more players turn to digital platforms, online poker is becoming a central force in the monetary gaming space. Mobile gaming, advanced technology, and broader internet access are key drivers of this adoption. […]

The mobile gambling market is experiencing a period of remarkable growth worldwide. Valued at $ 84.9 billion in 2023, it is expected to double by 2030 to around $ 173.1 billion. This reflects a projected compound annual growth rate of 10.7 percent. A separate report forecasts the market to grow from $ 85.34 billion in […]