iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

According to figures released by the Virginia Lottery, the state’s online and retail sports wagering market generated $79.3m in adjusted gross revenue for December 2025, an 80.6% increase. However, the total handle fell 3.2% to just over $710.9m. Online sportsbooks were responsible for nearly all of the monthly growth, producing close to $79.2m in revenue, […]

Golden Matrix subsidiary Meridianbet has expanded its retail presence in Malta with the acquisition of Fairbet. The transaction adds nine new storefronts to its existing operations, bringing its total retail footprint in the country to 20 locations. Their network also includes over 60 sports betting terminals and 120 slot machines. Fairbet operates under a licence […]

Ainsworth released a regulatory filing on Friday, 30 January, confirming Novomatic extended its off-market takeover deadline. The extension expires at 7 pm Sydney time on 6 February. Earlier, the deal carried the same expiry time on 30 January. This update reflects another change during Novomatic’s acquisition process involving shareholder resistance. Several shareholders, including Ainsworth family […]

ACMA issued formal warnings to offshore gambling companies for unlicensed services breaching the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Key Points ACMA delivered three formal warnings to offshore gambling operators. Investigations uncovered unlicensed casino and betting services for Australians. The warnings cite breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Australia’s communications regulator issued three formal warnings after […]

The estimate follows research highlighting confusion around prediction markets, regulatory oversight, and access to responsible gambling tools. Key Points Americans plan wagers of $1.76bn on Super Bowl XL through approved betting channels. AGA research shows confusion among users about prediction market regulation. Responsible gambling tools appear less visible on prediction market platforms. Americans expect wagers […]

As Finland plans the switch to an open market in 2027, it is feared that the proposed framework may discourage licensed operators and push players toward unlicensed platforms. Antti Koivula, Chief Compliance Officer at Hippos ATG, tackled these concerns in an interview with SiGMA News. According to Koivula, the current proposals risk doing the opposite […]

A Curaçao appeals court has ruled that a former master licence holder cannot be held responsible for unpaid player winnings linked to an online casino operated under a sublicence that expired years earlier.  The ruling on 16 December exempted former master licensee Gaming Services Provider (GSP) from paying $123,000 in winnings to a player who […]

The Coalition for Prediction Markets has launched a high-profile advocacy campaign for transparency and stricter industry standards with a full-page advertisement in the Washington Post on 28 January.  This move responds publicly to the increased scrutiny around the integrity of event-based contracts. The trade group including Coinbase, Crypto.com, Kalshi, Robinhood and Underdog, published the advertisement […]

A US federal court dismissed all claims in litigation involving SEGG Media, formerly Lottery.com, during the company’s transformation. Key Points A US federal court dismissed claims involving SEGG Media, and the outcome brings calm. Jurisdiction limits guided the decision after federal claim removal, so the process ended. Courts dismissed claims without prejudice and avoided merit […]

International iGaming brand 1win announced the upcoming launch of 1win Token, a native crypto asset supporting growth across the 1win ecosystem. The token will deploy on Solana and BNB Chain, allowing access to features from both blockchain environments. 1win announced a token launch across the Solana and BNB networks, marking a step in platform crypto […]