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Latest iGaming news covering online gambling, sports betting, regulation, casinos and market insights from around the world.

Chinese Football Association Imposes Lifetime Bans for Match-Fixing and Gambling

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The Chinese Football Association has taken a stern stance against corruption in the sport, imposing lifetime bans on 43 individuals involved in match-fixing and gambling activities. Among those banned are 38 soccer players, including members of the national team, and 5 officials. The investigation into these illicit activities spanned 120 matches involving 42 football clubs, […]

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New Association Formed to Advocate for US Sweepstakes Operators

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Ten major sweepstakes operators in the United States have announced the formation of the Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA). This new organization aims to represent companies involved in social casinos, sweepstakes, and sweepstakes casinos. The primary goal of the SPGA is to ensure the legitimacy and legality of the sweepstakes gaming vertical. To achieve […]

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SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator Expands to Crash and Live Games

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SOFTSWISS, a leading provider of online casino software, has announced the expansion of its Jackpot Aggregator platform to include crash and live games. This strategic move aims to enhance player engagement and boost revenue for casino operators. The company has reported that the Jackpot Aggregator has had a significant positive impact on project metrics. Within […]

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Telegram Under Investigation in India Over Gambling Ads

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Telegram, the widely used messaging app, is under investigation in India over concerns about the proliferation of gambling advertisements on its platform. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Center has launched an inquiry into the matter, raising red flags about the potential illegality of these ads. According to an official familiar with the investigation, as revealed to […]

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Norway’s Conservative Party Pushes to End Country’s Gambling Monopoly

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Norway remains the last Scandinavian nation to maintain a gambling monopoly. Currently, state-owned Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto control all gambling activities, both in-person and online. Discussions about liberalizing Norway’s gambling sector gained momentum after Finland announced plans to introduce a regulated competitive market by 2027. At present, this remains just a proposal from a party […]

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CasinoReviews.com Now Settles Player Disputes in the UK

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CasinoReviews.com, a well-established affiliate site, has received authorization from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to mediate disputes between players and UK-licensed casinos. This marks a historic first for the UKGC, as CasinoReviews.com becomes the first affiliate site granted this privilege. The move builds upon CasinoReviews.com’s existing experience in dispute resolution. Already approved by the Malta […]

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Estimated NDC Generation by Top iGaming Affiliates in Q2 2024

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Here’s a breakdown of the estimated NDC generated by some of the iGaming industry’s largest affiliates in Q2 2024: Better Collective: Probably the largest affiliate in the world, estimated to have generated 501,000 NDC. Gentoo Media (ex-GiG Media): Focused on risk diversification with more markets and sites, estimated at 121,900 NDC. Gambling.com: Despite a recent […]

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17 Individuals Charged with Organizing Illegal Gambling Operation in New York City

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17 Individuals Charged with Organizing Illegal Gambling Operation in New York City. According to the investigation, 70 bettors placed $22.7 million worth of bets through the ubet1288(.)com website between September 15, 2022, and March 29, 2023. This translates to roughly $324,300 per gambler. The system operated largely manually. Essentially functioning as a private club. The […]

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SiGMA Group Opens IT Hub in India

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The hub in Noida will house an impressive crew of over 100 developers who will support the company’s various projects: Offline conferences: SiGMA’s in-house event management system to streamline the running of its global conferences. Affiliate business: SiGMA Play, the company’s affiliate portal. iGaming Academy: SiGMA Group’s recent acquisition for training gaming professionals. The decision […]

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