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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Google Ads Tightens Gambling Advertising Rules
On 22 January, Google’s help centre released a notice tightening Google Ads rules for gambling advertising access. The update requires accounts to…
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Indiana Online Lottery Sales Bill Fails to Progress
An effort to authorise Hoosier Lottery online ticket sales in Indiana has stalled, halting gaming expansion proposals. House Bill 1078 sought changes…
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Chile Declares Casino Licensing Processes Vacant
Chile’s gaming regulator ended the evaluation of casino license applications in Coyhaique and Ancud after technical regulatory failures. Key Points The Casino…
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Brazil’s Betting Taxes Generates BR9.95bn Revenue In 2025
According to Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service, the sports betting and online gaming market generated around BR9.95bn in tax revenue in 2025. This…
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Hungary and Portugal Imposes Regulatory Restrictions on Polymarket
Hungary’s Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities has temporarily blocked access to Polymarket, citing suspected breaches of national gambling laws. According to local…
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West Virginia Moves Toward Gambling Tax Increases
Two bills introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates propose higher gambling tax rates for online casino gaming and sports wagering.…
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JetX Goes Live on Betclic in Portugal
JetX, SmartSoft’s flagship Crash game, has officially launched on Betclic, a leading iGaming platform in Portugal. The rollout is a notable step…
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Dutch Regulator Orders bet365 to Strengthen Affordability Checks
The Netherlands Gambling Authority KSA issued an instruction to bet365 operated by Hillside New Media Malta, citing duty of care failures. The…
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Brazil Reviews First Year of Regulated Fixed-Odds Betting
Brazil’s Secretariat for Prizes and Betting under the Ministry of Treasury has published its balance sheet for the first full year of…
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Iowa Proposes Stronger Enforcement Against Unlicensed Gambling
Pre-filed legislation in Iowa aims to expand the state’s authority in acting against unlicensed gambling activities. This will introduce potential implications for…
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Federal Court Passes Two-year Sentence in NBA Betting Fraud Case
A federal judge in Brooklyn has sentenced Timothy McCormack to two years in prison, the first sentencing in a widening conspiracy linked…
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KSA Issues Binding Instruction to bet365 over Duty of Care Shortcomings
The Netherlands Gambling Authority KSA issued an instruction to bet365 operated by Hillside New Media Malta, citing duty of care failures. The…
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Kalshi Gains Ground During NFL Divisional Round
US sportsbook apps recorded weaker results during the NFL Divisional Round, as overall real money gaming downloads fell compared to last year.…
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Curaçao Updates Regulatory Requirements for LOK Compliance
On 20 January 2026, the Curaçao Gaming Authority introduced changes to its online portal with firm intent. It released updated regulatory documents…
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Jeff Stelling to Launch New Podcast Series as OLBG Brand Ambassador
OLBG appointed Jeff Stelling as brand ambassador, launching a podcast series with long-form interviews sport entertainment figures. The partnership marks a move…
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Pennsylvania Hits Record Gaming Revenue in FY2025
Pennsylvania set a new record in gaming revenue, earning $6.8 billion in fiscal year 2025. This is up 10.7% from last year,…
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Betano Authorised for Beach Promotion in Mar Del Plata, Argentina
Municipal authorities approved a Betano activation at Playa Varese during the peak tourist season period. Main Points Emturyc authorised a Betano activation…
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High Roller Closes Direct Offering of 1.9 Million Shares
High Roller Technologies has completed its registered direct public offering of nearly 1.9 million shares of common stock, priced at $13.21 per…
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Finland Sets Up New Gambling Regulator Ahead of 2027 Market Launch
Finland has approved a new gambling regulator to oversee all gaming activities in the country as it prepares to open its regulated…
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Danish Gambling Spend Rises 17% in November, Driven by Online Casino and Betting
Denmark's gambling market recorded growth in November 2025, as total spending increased 17.1%, causing relief and attention across the regulated sector. Key…
