iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates
Latest iGaming news covering online gambling, sports betting, regulation, casinos and market insights from around the world.
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DeGaming Appoints Industry Veteran Ule Skottling As CEO
DeGaming has appointed Ulle Skottling as its new chief executive as the company prepares to expand its blockchain-based gaming platform. Skottling brings…
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ASIC’s Massive Move Against Ex-Star CEO Sends Shockwaves Through Casino Industry
ASIC wants the court to impose an A$1.3 million penalty on former Star Entertainment chief Matt Bekier, alongside an eight-year ban from…
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Turkey’s Gambling Crackdown Just Escalated — But Betting Is Still Exploding
The Turkish National Lottery Administration blocked a total of 84,585 illegal gambling and betting sites in 2025. They also expanded their efforts…
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ASA’s Gambling Ad Crackdown Splits Betway and Oddschecker
The ASA approved Betway’s Instagram campaign with Thierry Henry after deciding the former Arsenal forward now connects more with television audiences than…
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Tennessee Passes Law Enforcing Statewide Ban On Sweepstakes Casinos
Tennessee has officially banned online sweepstakes casinos after Governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 2136 into law on 22 May. It was…
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Indonesia Just Crushed Polymarket After Explosive Prabowo Bet
Indonesia moved to block Polymarket after the platform allowed users to place bets on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before…
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EU Lawmakers Advance Discussions On International Gambling Levy
European lawmakers have taken another step towards implementing an EU-wide gambling levy, though the proposal remains at an early stage. This measure…
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Michigan Purchases 100 Licenses To Expand Free Gambian Access
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has purchased an additional 100 Gamban licences after strong public demand for the blocking software during the…
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Spain’s Sudden Crackdown on Polymarket and Kalshi Shakes Prediction Markets
Spain’s gambling watchdog moved to temporarily block Polymarket and Kalshi after opening formal sanction procedures against both firms. Regulators argued that the…
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Kalshi Crushes Polymarket as $5.6B Prediction Market War Explodes
During the week ending May 18, Kalshi controlled 70.8% of total prediction market activity. The platform handled $3.99 billion in notional trades,…
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Altenar Expands Into Philippine Market With DigiPlus Partnership
Altenar has partnered with DigiPlus Interactive to expand its presence into the Philippines' betting market. Under this agreement, the provider will support…
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BGaming Confirms Return Of Annual Charity Gala in Malta
BGaming has announced the return of its annual Charity Gala, scheduled for 29 May 2026 at The Phoenicia Hotel. The event enters…
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JPMorgan Rapidly Cuts Entain Stake Below Disclosure Threshold
JPMorgan Chase has reduced its stake in Entain to below 3%, less than two weeks after increasing it to 7%. A Notification…
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Gentoo Reports Lower Revenue Despite Improved Margins In Q1
Gentoo Media recorded Q1 2026 revenue of €24.0m, down from €25.4m a year earlier and €25.6m in the previous quarter. The company…
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India’s Sudden Polymarket Block Signals Bigger Betting Crackdown
India has moved to cut off access to Polymarket after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directed action against prediction market…
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CIRSA Posts Strong Revenue In Q1 To Cut Debt By €500m
CIRSA achieved one of its strongest quarterly performances in recent years during Q1 2026, supported by retail strength, online expansion and lower…
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Internet Service Providers Ordered By AMCA To Block Six Illegal Gambling Sites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has directed internet service providers to block six additional illegal gambling websites after finding they were…
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Italy’s €11.5BN Gambling Boom Hides a Bigger Crackdown
Italy’s regulated gambling industry generated €11.5 billion in 2025, led by gaming machines, lotteries, and betting. Enforcement increased, with 22,931 inspections and…
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Bally’s Intralot’s Revenue Explosion Hides a Dangerous €2bn Problem
Bally’s Intralot posted Q1 2026 revenue of €268.1m, marking a 180.5% rise from last year, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 231.8% to €100.2m…
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GamCare’s Bold Leadership Move Signals a Major Shift
GamCare has appointed Chris Thornton as its operations director, appointing the ex-NHS, British Red Cross and public health executive to take charge…
