iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories has ruled for the continued operation of online betting platforms Betnacional, Mr. Jack Bet, and Pagbet, which are operated by NSX Brasil. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by Educafro Brasil and the Padre Ezequiel Ramin Human Rights Defense Center, seeking to suspend the platforms […]

After a record-breaking turnout in 2025, SBC Summit Americas will be returning to Fort Lauderdale in June 2026. The announcement follows widespread acclaim from industry leaders and attendees who hailed the event’s content, networking opportunities, and regional inclusivity. This upcoming edition is scheduled to take place at the Broward County Convention Center from 8 to […]

Playtech has reached an initial agreement with Pferdewetten, a German betting group, for the potential takeover of its Happybet subsidiary in Germany. While in its early stages, the deal is a significant move in Playtech’s strategy to exit the business-to-consumer (B2C) market and concentrate solely on business-to-business (B2B) operations. Negotiations and Potential Outcomes The agreement […]

eFishery, one of Asia’s most promising agritech startups, has become a cautionary tale of ambition turned deception. The Indonesian startup, founded by Gibran Huzaifah, began with a noble mission, revolutionizing aquaculture through automated fish feeders. The company grew from humble beginnings to a $1.4 billion valuation, attracting heavyweight investors such as SoftBank, Temasek, and Sequoia […]

Due to a delay in filing its 2024 Form 20-F, Codere Online Luxembourg is currently at risk of being delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market. On May 16, 2025, the company received a formal notification from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department citing non-compliance with continued listing requirements.  The prolonged audit procedure following the appointment of a […]

Italy’s gambling sector keeps growing and increasing its tax contribution. The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) shared a new update on gambling performance and regulations at a Rome summit held on 21 May. State agencies attended and discussed many issues. ADM presented 2024 figures that show the market’s stability. Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reached €21.6 […]

Key Points: Supreme Court sends notice to Central Government on plea to ban illegal betting apps. PIL connects unregulated betting to public harm. Case questions whether fantasy sports are really skill-based. India’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) asking for a full ban on illegal betting apps across the country. […]

Europebet was one of the leading gaming operators in Georgia for almost ten years. Betsson Group acquired Europebet in 2015. Now, the operator changed its name to Betsson Georgia. This change starts a new strategy for the company. A New Identity for a Familiar Brand Betsson Georgia now matches the parent company’s global brand. The […]

Betting operators in Brazil are upset because Apple and Google do not list their betting apps in the two main app stores. New rules that let licensed firms work legally started in January. Because of these rules, licensed companies may now offer bets in Brazil. Even so, both the Play Store and the Apple Store […]

A recent MyStake advertisement published on GlobeNewswire has sparked alarm within the UK gambling industry. The ad was picked up by SBC News through a standard email newsletter subscription. But it could have also reached self-excluded UK residents and those suffering from gambling harm. The incident reignited concerns about exposing vulnerable consumers to unlicensed gambling […]