iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has formally reinforced its ban on advertisements from gambling companies in all areas connected to refereeing, including on uniforms, within the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) booth, and around the pitchside review zone. The directive was issued to all member associations on August 1, protecting the integrity of match […]

Gala Bingo has issued a formal apology for a technical glitch resulting in the cancellation of a couple’s £18,000 in winnings during its Summer Nights Bingo promotion. The incident on August 4th involved customers seeing the wrong payout amounts for two hours. The company stated that the Gambling Commission was informed of the error. While […]

Senator Humberto Costa has introduced Bill 3754/2025, proposing significant changes to the country’s betting regulations. The bill features a minimum age limit for participating in fixed-odds betting between 18 to 21 years. The proposal also includes tighter restrictions on gambling-related advertising and sponsorships. The Senate will consider this bill in the spring. If approved, these […]

Full House Resorts generated $73.9 million in revenue for Q2 2025, increasing by 0.6% from the prior year. The company posted a net loss of $10.4 million, compared to $8.7 million in Q2 2024.  Adjusted EBITDA declined by 21.3% to $11.1 million, partly due to higher expenses at the Chamonix Casino Hotel in Colorado. The […]

On April 1, the Senate of the Republic of Colombia approved bills officially recognising esports as a legitimate form of sports development. The bills include 026 of 2024 and 007 of 2023, plus 044 of 2023. This decision inspires industry growth by incorporating esports into the National Sports System under Law 181 of 1995. The […]

Flutter Entertainment has reported Q2 revenue of $4.19bn, a 16% increase from the same period last year. However, net income fell to $37m from $297m in Q2 2024 despite this growth.  Adjusted EBITDA rose by 25% to $919m, with a margin of 21.9%. The increased revenue shows strong demand across markets, but Flutter faces higher […]

Traders responded like they did in the 2024 sell-off, even though the government said nothing official yet about the policy. Key Points On Friday, gambling company share prices dropped hard after rumours about bigger UK gambling taxes. That market fall reminded many of October 2024, when the same kind of stories turned out to be […]

The court’s decision completes the acquisition steps and leads to trading being stopped. Key Points The Supreme Court of New South Wales has accepted Donaco’s scheme of arrangement, so On Nut Road Limited can buy the rest of the shares. Donaco will soon not be on the ASX due to trading being paused at the […]

On 8 August, PointsBet’s board said all shareholders should accept MIXI’s improved offer, which is now ready for quick settlement. All directors have agreed to take the deal for their own shares. The board confirmed backing for the bid unless someone brings a better proposal. The new offer gives a 44.6% premium compared to PointsBet’s […]

ESPN has made a nonbinding deal with the National Football League to purchase media properties such as NFL Network, NFL Fantasy platform, and RedZone channel rights. The NFL gets 10% ownership in ESPN by this exchange, but the deal needs agreement from NFL owners and approval from regulators. Equity Exchange and Asset Control This agreement […]