iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Sportradar has renewed its partnership with Betfred to improve the operator’s retail technology. The expanded deal focuses on upgrading the performance of the platform supporting Betfred’s 1,300 betting shops across UK high streets. The collaboration adds a new chapter to the long-standing relationship between these two companies. Platform upgrades aim to improve performance during peak […]

Sporttrade has submitted applications to the CFTC for designated contract market (DCM) and derivatives clearing organization (DCO) registration. The filings position the operator to expand beyond its current model, with licensing and regulatory approval expected sometime in 2026. The company currently operates a state-regulated sports trading platform across New Jersey, Colorado, Iowa, Arizona and Virginia. […]

The Nevada Gaming Control Board launched a civil enforcement action targeting Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc.  This filing asks a Nevada court to stop offerings described as unlicensed wagering products. On 2 February, the Board submitted the complaint in Carson City District Court. The request includes a declaration and injunction against event contracts sold through the […]

SOFTSWISS partnered with TrueLabel to bring the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook directly into the TrueLabel platform. Through this integration, operators can introduce sports betting features while keeping existing systems and avoiding infrastructure changes. SOFTSWISS Sportsbook and TrueLabel formed a partnership centred on flexibility and operational efficiency. The Sportsbook uses a platform-agnostic design supporting third-party platform integration. This […]

OG will be powered by CDNA, a CFTC-registered clearinghouse affiliate of Crypto.com, with contracts in sports, entertainment, finance, and more. Key Points Crypto.com Chief Legal Officer Nick Lundgren was appointed OG CEO during the platform launch. Lundgren previously served as President of Derivatives North America, known as CDNA. OG will provide access to CDNA margin […]

Licensed gambling operators in Germany contributed €2.46bn in taxes to the public budget in 2025, representing a 1% decline from the previous year. While the overall figure suggests lower tax revenues, the market was buoyed by sports betting and online casino operators in the final quarter.  Lotteries remained the dominant contributor, generating €1.79bn in tax […]

A Nevada district court has issued a two-week statewide ban preventing Polymarket from offering event contracts. Judge Jason D. Woodbury approved a temporary restraining order on 29 January, stopping the platform from operating in the state for at least two weeks.  The order will remain in place until a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for 11 […]

DraftKings has been announced as the wagering provider for ESPN’s PGA Tour Live betcast, expanding the programme across 12 events during the 2026 golf calendar. The coverage will stream on ESPN+ and begin with the Waste Management Phoenix Open on 5 February in Arizona. Before ESPN’s split from Penn Entertainment in 2025, ESPN Bet served […]

The Lithuanian Gaming Supervisory Authority fined the operator five times in five years over AML terrorist financing breaches. Key Points Regulators recorded the operator’s fifth enforcement outcome in the market. The €330,600 amount surpasses every earlier fine issued to Baltic Bet. Inspectors detected failures in customer oversight and fund origin verification. Lithuania’s Gaming Supervisory Authority, […]

Colombia’s Constitutional Court has ordered the provisional suspension of an economic emergency decree that introduces a 19% VAT on online gambling and betting services. The measure was issued under President Gustavo Petro’s administration through Legislative Decree 1390 of 22 December 2025. This decision was adopted by a 6-2 majority of the court’s full chamber following […]