iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Sky Betting and Gaming has won a major data protection appeal after it was established that the High Court wrongfully voided a problem gambler’s consent to marketing due to his addiction. The case centred on whether the operator acted unlawfully by using cookies, tracking personal data and sending targeted marketing to an anonymised customer known […]

Key Points Sportradar pushed revenue higher, yet mounting costs and outside financial strain pressed down on profit. Key divisions, including betting technology and gaming content, held firm; still, uneven regional trends and operational shifts produced a mixed outcome. Market unease did not stop the company from projecting confidence, as strategic steps stayed aligned with long-term […]

Key Points Rivalry lost most of its leadership group, including co-founders, board members, and senior executives, which leaves CEO Steven Salz as the only decision-maker now. The exits followed a February shutdown in Ontario, staff cuts, and a strategy shift linked to performance swings and sale talks. Even with earlier growth signs and cost cuts, […]

Key Points The state of Michigan is giving free access to Gamban, an application that blocks access to gambling sites for five years to residents, in its efforts towards responsible gambling practices. While there is no need to participate in self-exclusion programs, the app automatically blocks any gambling sites on all devices without the need […]

Key Points Business confidence in the Philippines collapsed to -24.3% in March 2026, the lowest in over 25 years, with fuel price shocks from Middle East tensions and growing inflation pressure driving the fall. Forward-looking measures dropped sharply, with financial conditions tightening, credit access narrowing, and interest rate expectations rising to signal extended economic difficulty. […]

VICI Properties is expected to complete its acquisition of seven Nevada casino properties from Golden Entertainment by 30 April. Golden Entertainment shareholders approved the transaction at a meeting on 31 March. With regulatory approvals secured, both parties are moving toward finalising the $1.16bn deal. The sale forms part of a broader restructuring plan at Golden […]

The US sports betting market delivered varied results in March 2026. Tennessee recorded its highest March handle, Connecticut saw tight competition between operators, and Louisiana posted a sharp rise in tax revenue following policy changes. This data highlights how tax structures, competition and operator performance are shaping outcomes at the state level. Tennessee records strongest […]

Boyd Gaming reported Q1 revenue of $997.4m, slightly ahead of the $991.6m recorded a year earlier. Net income attributable to the company fell to $105.5m from $111.4m, while operating income dropped more sharply to $164.0m from $199.9m. Adjusted figures followed the same direction. EBITDAR declined to $317.4m from $337.5m, and EBITDA came in at $288.8m […]

Key Points Banijay Group has now completed its buy of Tipico, joining Betclic, Tipico, and Admiral into Banijay Gaming, placing it as the fourth-largest operator in Europe and the top in Continental Europe sports betting. The merged structure connects Betclic digital system and CRM tools with Tipico trading tech and omnichannel reach, aiming to improve […]

Key Points Cambodia has closed 91 casinos and raided more than 250 scam centres in a nationwide action targeting online fraud and illegal gambling networks. Authorities removed 13,039 foreign nationals linked to scams and recorded 241,888 voluntary exits during stronger enforcement. A law active from April 6 brings strict penalties including life imprisonment while pressure […]