iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The Government of Romania is reviewing new regulatory measures to improve protections for individuals experiencing gambling addiction, such as stricter self exclusion procedures and tougher enforcement for illegal gambling operations. The draft regulation was discussed during a recent cabinet meeting, with a proposal introducing a unified system applicable to both online gambling platforms and physical […]

Key Points Kjerulf Ainsworth placed a proportional takeover bid to purchase 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology ordinary shares with payment set at A$1.30 for each share. His offer places a 23.8% premium above the company’s closing share price on 10 March and stands near 30% above Novomatic’s earlier A$1 offer. Full acceptance of the proposal […]

Key Points GCash blocked more than 3,200 merchants on its platform after links appeared between these merchants and illegal gambling services and scam operations. Operators involved in fraud used the QRPh payment rail and moved users toward payment pages which then redirected funds into accounts without authorisation. The enforcement action happened through work between the […]

Key Points Gambling.com has reported paying income of one hundred and sixty-five million dollars in the entire year 2025, generating a growth of nearly thirty per cent in relation to the situation that was reported last year, 2024, amounting to one hundred and twenty-seven point two million dollars. Revenue from Sports data services grew 440 […]

Key Points Betsson will purchase Rhino Entertainment Group’s licensed Canadian B2C iGaming business and technology assets for €64.5 million as part of market expansion plans. The agreement covers operational infrastructure, licences, personnel and proprietary front-end and middleware technology supporting the group business systems. Completion of the acquisition is expected during Q2 or Q3 2026 after […]

Young Americans are confronting rising living costs, mounting debt and an uncertain job market as they attempt to build financial stability. The Northwestern Mutual 2026 Planning & Progress study suggests many members of Generation Z are turning to unconventional financial platforms, including sports betting, cryptocurrency and prediction markets, in pursuit of faster returns. Results from […]

Authorities in Indonesia have dismantled more than 130 illegal gambling websites and frozen millions of dollars allegedly connected to the operations. Jakarta police stated that 132 online casino platforms were taken offline during the operation, led by the Cybercrime Directorate of the Indonesian National Police. The unit, also known as Dittipidsiber, focuses on digital crimes […]

Pramod Sawant, chief minister of Goa, has announced a significant increase in licensing costs for new casino operators and other changes like higher application charges, annual licence payments and transfer fees. Sawant presented the state’s 2026 to 2027 budget to the Goa Legislative Assembly on Friday. Speaking to the house members, he said: “The fee […]

Key Points Relief spread across financial oversight circles when the SEC and CFTC signed a memorandum of understanding strengthening coordination across US markets and digital asset supervision. Through the agreement regulators launched the Joint Harmonisation Initiative focused on policy coordination, enforcement cooperation, and regulatory alignment across financial sectors. Regulators intend to remove overlapping rules while […]

Key Points Fertitta Entertainment negotiates a takeover of Caesars Entertainment valued at nearly $7 billion with an offer of around $34 per share. The proposal sits above a cash bid of about $33 per share previously submitted by Icahn Enterprises. Caesars posted four straight quarterly losses while Las Vegas tourism weakened through 2025. Caesars Entertainment […]