iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The Senate in Manila gave its final approval on a wide array of crucial priority bills Monday, covering laws to ban offshore gaming, set up a unique disaster action plan, and bring major changes to infrastructure, energy, education, and how the government runs. A key proposal in this batch is Senate Bill No. 2868, called […]

Industry experts attribute Korean pop concert and Dragon Boat festival as the chief drivers. Macau recorded MOP 5.2 billion (US$646 million) in gaming revenue over the first eight days of June, according to Macao Daily’s sources. The daily average revenue went down by 5% compared to May, but experts considered it a strong performance for […]

26 Internet Casinos Provided Gamblers with Casino Games and Wagers on Sports Through Virtual Sweepstakes Coins Convertible to Cash and Awards These sites used virtual coins that people could exchange for cash and prizes. New York law forbids online sites from running gambling that makes people risk something of value, even virtual coins that are […]

YouTube megastar MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, has expanded his entrepreneurial portfolio by officially entering the online gambling industry in 2025. Best known for his viral philanthropic stunts and record-breaking giveaways, MrBeast is taking on a new challenge by launching a digital gambling platform to reshape the casino experience for a younger generation. This […]

Esports.net, a top gaming publication, has ended all content operations following its sale by Catena Media. According to internal communications from The Esports Radar, Esports.net and its sister site EsportsBets.com were sold to an undisclosed buyer, with the transition taking immediate effect as of June 6.  A message was issued to editorial staff on June […]

The U.S. online casino market continued its strong growth in April, reaching $868.6 million in total revenue from seven regulated states. This marks a 32.5% increase from April 2024, adding over $213 million year-on-year. Each of the seven states posted at least 25% growth over last April. The total came in slightly below March’s record-setting […]

A dramatic rift between former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has spilled into public view, with the once-allied figures trading insults over social media and public statements.  The clash centers on a controversial federal spending bill, but has since expanded into a power struggle over personal loyalty and economic priorities. Feud […]

The Caja Popular de Ahorros of Tucumán has issued an urgent public warning about a rise in fraudulent casino apps promoted on social media platforms. This response comes as part of efforts to protect Tucumán residents from online scams that have become prevalent on networks like WhatsApp and Facebook recently. No Official Casino App Available […]

Yokohama Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested nine individuals on June 5 for allegedly operating an illegal online casino targeting Japanese users. The casino, located in Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean, reportedly offered online slots and other betting games through the website, Konibet.  One of the culprits was Yoshinori Kurata, a 42-year-old company executive from Tokyo’s Chuo […]

The KSA has rolled out its “regulator 2.” method, providing operators with increased backing, while many involved in the sector demand more action from banks and tech giants to fight the black market. In the Netherlands, the gambling authority has started a new phase of working together with the industry, yet it warns the sector […]