iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Tipico has finalised Admiral Austria’s acquisition deal from the Novomatic Group. Key Points Tipico successfully acquired Admiral Austria fully from Novomatic Group. Both Admiral and Tipico brands remain operational in Austria’s gambling industry, with Admiral handling retail integration. Novomatic directs its focus to global expansion, whereas Tipico plans to grow in German-speaking markets. Tipico Takes […]

The State Monitoring Committee (SMC) had been pursuing the suspect since he allegedly vanished following a March 2023 raid on a commercial complex in Ahmedabad. The UAE deported an individual accused in India of tax evasion, illegal gambling, and money laundering, as announced by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) through an official press release. […]

3 Oaks Gaming, which has been growing in the Dutch iGaming market, did so by teaming up with Starcasino. Also known for the distribution and development of online slots and casino games the company has been very much on the go in the regulated European space. This partnership now provides strategic access to the Netherlands […]

Soft2Bet has officially launched its latest brand, Swiper, tailored specifically for the Swedish market. The move comes after securing a license in Sweden. Swiper is designed to meet compliance requirements and create a trustworthy experience for Swedish players. The new brand leverages Soft2Bet’s existing technological expertise and market knowledge while putting a strong focus on […]

Allwyn International has reported steady growth in the second quarter of 2025, releasing preliminary unaudited results that show a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue and improved adjusted EBITDA. The lottery and gaming operator posted total revenue of €2.27bn ($2.6bn) for the period, compared with €2.14bn in Q2 2024. Gross gaming revenue also rose 6% to […]

A group of cybercriminals thought to be operating from China uses advanced methods to run an SEO manipulation campaign and push gambling website rankings higher in Google. Security experts at ESET identified this operation as “GhostRedirector,” where attackers breach Windows Web servers, then install malware that helps raise website privileges, keeps access open, and tricks […]

Under its old name, ‘Playzones Programme’, this project aims to fix unbalanced access to physical activities and sports areas by paying for community-led facility spaces. Extra money and support came from the Football Foundation, Premier League, Professional Footballers Association, and Birmingham City Council. Because of this, the Kaizen Foundation will help create an extra 350 […]

Market value increased by 1.9% from Q2 2024 according to the national regulator. This value also came 5.9% above the previous quarter’s results, based on official data. Commercial online gambling, which means online casino and sports betting, made up the largest share in total revenue. Revenue in online casino and sports betting saw a 1.4% […]

The Democratic Party of Korea has renewed its efforts to tackle controversial in-game monetisation practices, reintroducing a bill that targets randomised reward systems widely used in online games. Party floor leader Kim Byung-kee has submitted a proposed amendment to the Game Industry Promotion Act, which specifically seeks to outlaw “complete gacha” systems. These mechanics require […]

Malaysian police have arrested 328 individuals following a sweeping crackdown on illegal gambling across the country. The two-day operation, code-named Op Dadu Mega, was conducted on 30 and 31 August by the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in collaboration with state-level enforcement teams.  According to authorities, the coordinated raids targeted nearly 400 premises suspected of […]