iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment, with its existing land-based casinos in Missouri, is throwing its weight against legalizing online sports betting in the state. While major players like FanDuel and DraftKings are pushing for online legalization, Caesars is digging in its heels. Here’s the twist: Caesars has pumped $4 million into the “No” campaign, despite seemingly […]

Below you will find the list of operators who have applied for a gambling license in Brazil and will be able to start working under it (most likely) from January 1, 2025: Betano Superbet Magicjackpot Luckydays ReidoPitaco Pitaco Sportingbet Betboo Caesar’s JogaBet Betnacional Mr. Jack Bet Pagbet KTO Betsson Galera Bet SportyBet EstrelaBet Betfair PokerStars […]

The Brazilian government is set to take a significant step in combating illegal gambling operations by blocking transfers to these operators through the Pix system. The Ministry of Finance has established a dedicated team to monitor and prevent such transactions, aiming to curb the widespread use of Pix for payments to online casinos and sportsbooks. […]

The arrest of the CEO of Esportes da Sorte, one of Brazil’s largest betting companies, has sent shockwaves through the industry. The CEO initially surrendered to authorities after an arrest warrant was issued. Strangely, Esportes da Sorte was not on the list of operators applying for a gambling license in Brazil. This, coupled with the […]

Despite its dominant position in Finland’s gambling market, Veikkaus, the state-owned monopoly operator, has faced a significant decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR). Over the past five years, GGR has plummeted by 40%. In its H1 2024 report, Veikkaus attributed this decline to a combination of factors, including the migration of some players to offshore […]

The Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) has launched its first investigation into an offshore casino operator, marking a significant escalation in the country’s crackdown on illegal gambling activities. Over the past year, Japanese law enforcement agencies have become increasingly proactive in their fight against illegal operators, employing aggressive tactics such as arrests and criminal prosecutions. […]

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 […]

Flutter Entertainment, a leading sports betting and gaming company, experienced a significant boost in its metrics during the 2024 Paris Olympics compared to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences: Betting volume: the total amount of bets placed on the 2024 Paris Olympics was a staggering three times higher than that […]

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 […]

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 […]