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Latest iGaming news covering online gambling, sports betting, regulation, casinos and market insights from around the world.

DubaiCasinos: How News Drives Interest in UAE Gambling

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A recent study examined the correlation between news coverage and public interest in gambling in the UAE. By analyzing search volume data from Ahrefs and key news events related to the UAE gaming market, the authors uncovered some intriguing findings. Significant increase in interest: since the initial mention of a potential licensed gambling market in […]

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Crackdown on Illegal Gambling in Kazakhstan

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Kazakh authorities have intensified their efforts to combat illegal gambling activities, resulting in a significant number of website blocks and legal actions. Since the beginning of 2024, authorities have identified evidence of illegal gambling activity on 11,417 websites. Of these, 6,649 sites were blocked, while 1,961 became inaccessible. After thorough investigation, 1,353 sites were found […]

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Bet365 Fined for Accepting Bets on Past Events

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Bet365, a leading bookmaker, has been fined $33,000 by New Jersey regulators for allowing users to place bets on events that had already occurred or were in progress. A spokesman for the regulator stated that these violations had occurred multiple times. For instance, bettors were recently able to bet on a mixed martial arts fight […]

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Chinese Football Association Imposes Lifetime Bans for Match-Fixing and Gambling

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The Chinese Football Association has taken a stern stance against corruption in the sport, imposing lifetime bans on 43 individuals involved in match-fixing and gambling activities. Among those banned are 38 soccer players, including members of the national team, and 5 officials. The investigation into these illicit activities spanned 120 matches involving 42 football clubs, […]

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New Association Formed to Advocate for US Sweepstakes Operators

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Ten major sweepstakes operators in the United States have announced the formation of the Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA). This new organization aims to represent companies involved in social casinos, sweepstakes, and sweepstakes casinos. The primary goal of the SPGA is to ensure the legitimacy and legality of the sweepstakes gaming vertical. To achieve […]

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SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator Expands to Crash and Live Games

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SOFTSWISS, a leading provider of online casino software, has announced the expansion of its Jackpot Aggregator platform to include crash and live games. This strategic move aims to enhance player engagement and boost revenue for casino operators. The company has reported that the Jackpot Aggregator has had a significant positive impact on project metrics. Within […]

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Telegram Under Investigation in India Over Gambling Ads

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Telegram, the widely used messaging app, is under investigation in India over concerns about the proliferation of gambling advertisements on its platform. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Center has launched an inquiry into the matter, raising red flags about the potential illegality of these ads. According to an official familiar with the investigation, as revealed to […]

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Norway’s Conservative Party Pushes to End Country’s Gambling Monopoly

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Norway remains the last Scandinavian nation to maintain a gambling monopoly. Currently, state-owned Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto control all gambling activities, both in-person and online. Discussions about liberalizing Norway’s gambling sector gained momentum after Finland announced plans to introduce a regulated competitive market by 2027. At present, this remains just a proposal from a party […]

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