iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

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 […]

The German Football Association has announced a major new partnership, naming Tipico as the official main partner of 3. Liga beginning with the 2025/26 season. The multi-year deal will run through the 2027/28 campaign, further solidifying Tipico’s position in German professional football. The top sports betting provider will receive exclusive central advertising rights within the […]

The Netherlands is preparing to implement the final phase of its gambling advertising ban. This was confirmed by the Dutch Gaming Authority, announcing that all sports sponsorships from online gambling operators will be officially prohibited from 1 July 2025.  The move marks the conclusion of a two-year transitional period that started on July 1, 2023, […]

House Oversight Chairman James Comer from Kentucky and Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa are calling for an investigation into federal charge card use at the Department of Defense. They found thousands of charges on DOD-issued cards at places such as casinos, bars, and nightclubs, made with taxpayer money. The two lawmakers sent a letter to […]

Attorneys from Loevy + Loevy, a civil rights law firm in Chicago, filed a class-action lawsuit for five Pennsylvania plaintiffs against DraftKings. The suit, entered in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, accuses DraftKings’ online sportsbook of deceiving users and leading them to bet and lose significant money, violating both state […]

The small island of Anjouan made a statement in the global iGaming space with its announcement of 825 active gaming licenses and 2,017 live gaming websites. Once a lesser-known jurisdiction, Anjouan is now on the global iGaming map, following strategic regulatory reforms and strong support from partners like Fast Offshore. This achievement highlights Anjouan’s transformation […]

Blackstone is preparing to sell Clarion Events, the ICE iGaming conference’s London-based organiser, valued at around £2 billion. Four sources familiar with the deal claim the potential sale follows renewed investor confidence after a volatile period linked to the U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs. Though still in its early stages, the deal is being […]

Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced a move to bridge the gap between digital and traditional finance by enabling direct trading of global stocks using USDT (Tether). This marks a major milestone in Bybit’s ambition to become a one-stop platform for crypto and traditional asset trading. Bybit Expands Gold & Forex Suite with Stock Integration […]

Leading bookmaker 1xBet has reported a remarkable 68% quarter-on-quarter increase in its active Indian player base during Q1 2025. The brand credits this surge to its vast gaming portfolio, exclusive promotions, and local payment solutions. Furthermore, the growth underscores the success of recent strategic content, marketing, and product development investments. A 1xBet representative noted, “We […]

Blackstone has launched the sale of its global trade show organizing brand, Clarion Events, valuing the business at around £2 billion ($2.5 billion). This is one of the largest private equity assets to hit the market since recent geopolitical issues stalled dealmaking worldwide. Clarion, which runs international exhibitions across various sectors, was acquired by Blackstone […]