iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Over the past 10 months, the UAE Lottery has already had more than 600,000 online users. This follows the company’s start of ticket sales at three Adnoc petrol stations in Dubai. A top official explained that they have made thousands of people in the UAE win money through the lottery. “We have celebrated three Dh1 […]

The Dutch regulator is now changing its licensing policy before the first renewals start. Key Points New licensing rules begin on 1 January 2026. Exit plan and risk analysis as per WWFT are required from all applicants. Renewals for existing operators get a separate review process. Following the new rules, each applicant must meet extra […]

People in the US can now make bets on sports contracts in a way that follows federal rules. Key Points Plans for a new prediction market launch in the US come from Underdog and Crypto.com. This betting type on sports matches brings some debate, as this vertical is very new. Sports event contracts will be […]

Both Evolution and Pragmatic Play ended their cooperation with Stake.us after the City of Los Angeles started a lawsuit for possible illegal gambling operations. Next.io reports that this legal action names several provider studios, including Evolution’s Nolimit City, Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming, and NetEnt. Legal and Regulatory Pressure In another development, California lawmakers see […]

MGA gives a public message to warn users about some websites saying wrongly that they are linked to the regulator. Key Points MGA communicates that some websites not hold a Maltese licence are claiming they have one. The regulator asks players to check each operator on its official list of licensed companies. This statement comes […]

Tsarukyan will promote Aviator’s crash game through global campaigns that run for one year. Key Points UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan now serves as Spribe Aviator ambassador, partnering with other UFC fighters to promote the crash game. This partnership is one piece of Spribe’s larger UFC sponsorship arrangement. Tsarukyan’s role includes his involvement in year-long promotional […]

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has launched a new sticker system to identify licensed operators and clamp down on illegal activity in the lottery sector. The initiative began on 1 September in partnership with the Concerned Lotto Agents Association of Ghana. Speaking at the launch in Accra, NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said the sticker scheme […]

Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz has renewed its exclusive partnership with the EPG Baskets Koblenz for the 2025/26 season. This strengthens its support for the basketball club as it competes in Germany’s Barmer 2nd Basketball Bundesliga ProA division. The extension continues the collaboration that began in 2020 and has grown alongside the team’s rise from the ProB to […]

Kazakhstan is considering toughening its stance against social media influencers promoting online casinos and betting platforms. Authorities argue that financial penalties no longer suffice to deter repeat offenders, as earnings from gambling promotions often outweigh existing fines. The Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) has reported that 34 influencers were identified in early 2025 for advertising online […]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to two offshore operators, Hollycorn NV and Stellar, for breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). The regulator found that both companies offered prohibited gambling services to Australian customers without the required authorisation. An ACMA investigation confirmed that Hollycorn NV, through its Slot […]