iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The Macau government is about to allow exceptions to the proposed gambling advertising ban. Advertisers might showcase gaming equipment at exhibitions and conventions under these exceptions. Macau News Agency reported that the government released a summary report about the ban position. The report contains specifics on where advertisers could display their products. Current rules permit gaming concessionaires to […]

A new national study has found that young people in Norway who spend heavily on computer games are more likely to develop gambling-related problems. The research, carried out by Spillforsk at the University of Bergen and led by Professor Ståle Pallesen, surveyed 9,000 young people aged 12 to 17 in 2025. The study revealed that […]

Two professional baseball players from the Cleveland Guardians have been charged with serious crimes after allegedly helping gamblers cheat during Major League Baseball (MLB) games. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are accused of working with a group of corrupt bettors to rig certain pitches so the gamblers could win money from online sportsbooks. The two […]

Daily average revenue in Macau falls 4% during early November. Performance stays stronger than expectations. Investment banks estimate Macau’s casino sector will generate gross gaming revenue (GGR) near MOP 20.5bn (US$2.55bn) in November. Macao Daily reported these projections. Gaming industry revenue dropped 4% weekly during the first nine days. Analysts found the decrease smaller than seasonal predictions […]

The player breaks a promise to share the jackpot after gambling for another person. A mainland Chinese businessman faces accusations of taking HKD 569,000 (US$72,900) jackpot money. He won the amount playing slots for another gambler. Macao Daily reported the incident. Tang, at age 35, met the victim via a friend. This month, he took the […]

This integration brings player props and statistics into Betby’s sportsbook. Market depth increases before major tournaments begin. Betby sealed a deal with Abelson Sports. The partnership expands football coverage through player-specific betting markets. Abelson will provide player statistics and props for Betby’s sportsbook. Operators can now offer first goalscorer markets. Anytime goalscorer and card markets cover top leagues […]

Booming Games has partnered with SportPesa to bring its slot games to more players across Africa. SportPesa users in Kenya, Tanzania, and other markets can now enjoy popular titles like Burning Classic, Gold Gold Gold, TNT Bonanza, Cash Pig, Ronaldinho Spins, Power of the Vikings, and Buffalo Hold and Win. The goal of this partnership […]

Together Gaming has partnered with Internet Vikings for cloud hosting and backup services. Under the deal, Internet Vikings will provide VMware cloud and backup solutions to support Together Gaming’s operations across Europe. The partnership aims to strengthen infrastructure, security, and data management for smoother daily performance. Together Gaming chose Internet Vikings for its iGaming experience, […]

New York State Assembly faces a legislative proposal prohibiting various prediction markets. Assembly Bill 9251 covers sports outcomes, political events, and catastrophic incidents. Assembly Bill 9251 carries the name Oversight and Regulation of Activity for Contracts Linked to Events (ORACLE) Act. This legislation aims to define, regulate and restrict speculative market operations linked to future events. […]

The Medium-Term Budget Forecast (2026-2028) shows changes to the Gambling Act. The variable state licence fee portion climbs from 20% to 25%. Finance Ministry officials revealed tax hikes for [gambling] operators. These modifications appear in the Medium-Term Budget Forecast covering 2026-2028. Amendments target the Gambling Act’s two-part state fee structure. Variable components jump from 20% to 25% […]