iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

When the time came for the world to meet the new pope, many eyes were on the Vatican and even more wallets were open. The recent papal conclave didn’t just stir religious and political interest; it also sparked a frenzy among online gamblers, who wagered tens of millions of dollars trying to predict who would […]

Sara Jacqueline King, a Californian attorney, led a double life as a high rolling gambling superstar in Las Vegas. She spent almost two years living high off the hog in one of Wynn’s VIP suites, which is set aside for high rollers who drop at least $300,000 a day. Yet under that mask of success […]

Indonesian police have busted a massive online gambling-linked money laundering scheme worth Rp530 billion ($32 million). The operation, which has been running for years, was uncovered by the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police (Bareskrim) and revealed the complex web of financial transactions, shell companies and digital tools used to hide illegal proceeds. Two […]

France is set to hit €14 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024, making it the 4th largest gambling market in Europe. This figure, from the 2024 ANJ annual report, is up 4.7% from last year. Much of this growth is due to the online gambling boom, especially sports betting and lottery, and a […]

Spain’s gambling regulator imposed €142.7 million in fines on online betting and gaming operators in 2024. The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), under the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030, was the driving force behind the penalties for both unauthorised foreign operators and licensed companies that failed to comply […]

Safer Gambling Week 2024 has again demonstrated its effectiveness in encouraging responsible gambling, with new evidence revealing a significant boost in the adoption of safer gambling tools across the UK and Ireland. The week-long event, held between November 18-24, witnessed record levels of engagement, and it’s evident the campaign is making waves. In line with […]

Alberta is about to undergo a big change in the online gambling and sports betting space. Bill 48, aka the iGaming Alberta Act, has passed the legislature and all that’s left is Royal Assent. Once that happens, Alberta will be the second province in Canada, after Ontario, to open up to private operators. Right now, […]

Bank of Ireland has introduced a new feature that allows customers to block gambling transactions on their debit cards. This is to help those with gambling habits take control of their finances by blocking access to gambling sites. Once you opt in to this service, the block will prevent any debit card payments to gambling […]

Spain’s DGOJ has slapped 14 gambling operators with €77.4 million ($87.9 million) in fines for operating in the Spanish market without a license. This is the latest in a series of measures to protect consumers from unregulated gambling platforms. The operators sanctioned are: Wot NV, Magicwin Games Tech LTD, Winbet NV, Spicyjackpots Games Tech LTS, […]

Colombia’s online gambling industry is about to take a big leap as lawmakers are close to officially recognizing eSports in the legal framework. Law 026 of 2024, a bill that classifies eSports as a sport and integrates it into Colombia’s National Sports System, has passed the Senate and is waiting for the President’s approval. If […]