iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates
Latest iGaming news covering online gambling, sports betting, regulation, casinos and market insights from around the world.
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NBA becomes Second US Sports League to Petition CFTC over Prediction Markets
The NBA has become the second major American sports league to formally tell the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about the rise…
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New York Lawmakers Push Forward Legislation to Outlaw Online Sweepstakes Games
A bill targeting online sweepstakes-style games is moving forward in New York. Assembly Bill 6745, sponsored by Assembly member Carrie Woerner, passed…
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Norwegian Lottery May Be Hit with $4.4M Fine after Years of Draw Errors
Highlights Norsk Tipping is in danger of a big fine after they found mistakes in the Eurojackpot and Lotto draws. Every draw…
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National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan: About 3.37 million residents involved in illegal gambling
According to estimates by the NPA, Japanese users spend a total of 1.24 trillion yen (around $8.6 billion) annually on gambling operator…
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The last land-based casino in Sweden has closed down
On April 24, 2025, the last land-based casino in Sweden — Casino Cosmolot in Stockholm — had its final day of operation.…
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Kalshi Goes Head-to-Head with Maryland as the High-Stakes Legal Showdown Over Prediction Markets Intensifies
Kalshi Goes Head-to-Head with Maryland as the High-Stakes Legal Showdown Over Prediction Markets Intensifies In a significant escalation of the ongoing legal…
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Blazesoft Hit with Class Action Lawsuit in New York: How Will This Affect the Sweepstakes Casino Industry
In the booming world of online sweepstakes gaming, legal storm clouds are gathering. At the center of the latest brewing battle is…
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BMM Testlabs Gets Green Light to Certify Gaming Products in the UAE: A New Era Begins
In a landmark move, the United Arab Emirates has officially authorized BMM Testlabs, a global leader in gaming product testing and certification,…
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Yield Sec: GGR of Crypto Casinos in 2024 Reached $81.4b
Yield Sec: GGR of Crypto Casinos in 2024 Reached $81.4bn. This figure has increased fivefold since 2022. According to Yield…
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Bybit CEO: Only 3.84% of the total amount of crypto assets stolen in February have been frozen so far
As a result of a cyberattack by North Korean hackers in February this year, crypto exchange Bybit lost approximately $1.46 billion…
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Kiickr: How the new affiliate network from Game Lounge grew by 200% and what it means for the gambling market
The affiliate network Kiickr, launched by Game Lounge in January, is showing impressive growth. According to the project’s official LinkedIn account,…
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Central Bank of Brazil: we lack the authority to block transactions to illegal operators
The President of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, speaking in the country’s parliament last week, stated that any blocking of transfers…
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Chilean authorities will not block offshore operators’ websites
In 2022, several local operators filed a collective complaint with various authorities, demanding action at the state level against offshore (and…
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SEO in 2025: How it remains a vital tool for growth in gambling
Every year, someone declares SEO dead. Some do it loudly, with drama and predictions of doom. Others mention it in passing,…
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Empire State of Play: New York’s Sports Betting Boom
Empire State of Play: New York's Sports Betting Boom The Rise of a Betting Powerhouse Following the Supreme Court's landmark 2018 ruling…
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UAE Expands Gaming Frontier: New Licences Granted to Novomatic, EQL Games as National Lottery Partners with Xpoint
In a move that signals a bold and transformative shift in the Gulf region’s economic and entertainment future, the United Arab Emirates…
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The fate of prediction platforms at risk: how the fight against gambling in the US could change the future of financial technologies
The U.S. gambling and financial market is facing new tensions due to prediction platforms like Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. These companies,…
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The UAE as a new gambling hub: licensing, ambitions, and growth projections
A major shift is underway in the gambling market: the legendary provider Novomatic, whose slot machines are known to millions of…
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The affiliate company Game Lounge is bringing back the 4-day workweek for its employees
The affiliate company Game Lounge, well known within iGaming industry circles, is once again experimenting with a four-day work week. Starting…
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Sweepstakes brands are massively leaving the New York market amid tightening regulations
Sweepstakes casinos represent a unique phenomenon in the world of gambling, emerging at the intersection of technology, marketing, and legislation. Their rise…
