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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Caesars Narrows Quarterly Loss As Regional Casinos Balance Poor Las Vegas Performance
Caesars Entertainment reduced its second-quarter loss as stronger regional casino performance offset a weak period in Las Vegas. Net revenue increased 3%…
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ASA Bans BOYLE Sports’ Promotion Over Irresponsible Gaming Advertising Concerns
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has banned a BOYLE Sports promotion after finding that it encouraged betting behaviour that could lead to…
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RETAbet Secures Two SRIJ Licences in Portugal, and Its CEO Has a Sharp Warning for Spain
SRIJ issued RETAbet SRIJ Licence Nos. 033 for fixed-odds betting on sports and 034 for online slot machines via retabet.pt to start…
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Betsson Closes €64.5m Rhino Deal, Gains Alberta Licence Weeks After Province Opens
Betsson made a payment of €51.25m at the end of the process and deferred another €13.25m for six months. It fully funded…
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Denmark Reopens Casino Licensing Window, but Land-Based GGR Has Shed 35% Since 2012
The application process for land-based casinos was opened by Spillemyndigheden on 3 November 2026, the first formal step to enter the casino…
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Continent 8 Names Mike Small as First Non-Founder CEO in 28 Years after Founder Michael Tobin Stepping Down
Mike Small has taken up the position of CEO of Continent 8 from 15th July 2026. He is the first person apart…
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Why Is Sportradar Cutting Guidance After Growing 19% Revenue in Q2 2026?
Revenues for Sportradar for Q2 2026 amounted to €378m, which grew by 19% year-over-year, along with adjusted EBITDA, which increased to €76m,…
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Flutter Completes LSE Delisting, Leaves London for Good as NYSE Becomes Sole Listing
Flutter's stock price was £75.88 for its last day of trade on the LSE (31 July), marking a decline of 6.8% from…
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Betfred Eyes Slot Arcades While Shutting 132 Shops, But the Sector It Wants to Enter Is Already Under Fire
Betfred made an announcement on 31 July 2026 saying it would shut down 132 UK stores and consult on the downsizing of…
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Betfred Sacks 600 Staff, Closes 132 Stores; Now Has Eyes Set On Slot Arcades
Betfred has stated that on 31 July 2026 that 132 shops will close from September 2026, leading to the loss of more…
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New Zealand Implements Some of the World’s Most Stringent Guidelines for Gambling Advertising in Preceding 2027 Casino Licences
Advertising guidance prohibiting luck, destiny, superstitions, and ritual practices in gambling ads has been published by New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs…
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ThrillTech Pioneers as the First Specialised Jackpot Provider in Greece
ThrillTech becomes the first specialised iGaming jackpot provider to be issued a Category A1 Manufacturer's Licence by the Hellenic Gaming Commission, paving…
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Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed at Last
Eight nominations of Hub Affiliations have made it to the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 shortlist along with five nominations each for AFFPRO…
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PAGCOR Tightens iGaming Supply Chain Rules With Final September Compliance Deadline
The extension of the deadline for PAGCOR's B2B accreditation was moved from July 31 to September 30, 2026, after being approved by…
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South African Bookmakers Call for Ban on Unlicensed Prediction Markets
The South African Bookmakers Association is demanding the ban of unlicensed prediction markets over concerns about sporting integrity, anti-money laundering controls, consumer…
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Santeda Faces Curaçao Appeal Over €246,500 in Confiscated Winnings
A Curaçao appeals court is expected to rule on Santeda’s attempt to overturn a judgement ordering the operator behind MyStake to return…
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Dutch Advertising Ban Raises Fresh Black Market Concerns
The Netherlands is preparing a near-total ban on gambling advertising, but observers warn the policy could strengthen illegal operators rather than reduce…
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Brazil’s Betting Market Runs on $10 Bets, and the Numbers Prove It
Bets of up to BRL50 ($10) made up 74% of all platform transactions in Q2 2026, yet only 23% of total financial…
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Kaizen Gaming Set To Betano Launch After Securing Spanish Licence
Kaizen Gaming is planning the launch of its flagship Betano sportsbook in Spain after securing the licences required to operate and advertise…
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Bristol Casino Raid: Inside the Arrest of Two Individuals for Illegal Gambling
There was an operation conducted by Police, the Gambling Commission, and SWROCU at premises at Lower College Street, Bristol on 10 July…
