iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced plans to introduce a new type of exploitation licence for land-based gambling operators. This move marks a major step in the country’s efforts to modernise its gambling regulations and improve how the market is managed. The KSA said the new form of licence is designed to […]

A young woman identified as Nab, aged 22, has been arrested by the North Hulu Sungai (HSU) Police after she allegedly shared a video promoting an online gambling site on her Instagram account. The arrest took place after police traced a social media post that contained a direct link to the gambling website. According to […]

A former employee of Raketech, a marketing company in Malta, has been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing company money. The Times of Malta reported that 44-year-old Jonathan James Borg was found guilty of fraud, money laundering, and illegal access to company systems after moving over €13,000 into his personal accounts. The court […]

The Government of Bangladesh has announced a zero-tolerance policy against online gambling, pornography, and unethical advertising. The aim is to protect young people and promote a safer and more moral online environment across the country. In a statement released by the Press Information Department (PID) on October 16, the government made it clear that it […]

Brazil’s state-owned bank, Caixa Econômica Federal, is preparing to enter the betting market with a new online platform that will go live by late November. The move marks the first time the public bank will compete directly with private betting companies, as part of its plan to expand beyond traditional lottery services. Caixa President Carlos […]

Canada and multiple US states showed strong performance, encouraging bet365 and Low6 to expand their free-to-play gaming partnership. Bet365 rolled out an Over/Under free-to-play (F2P) game across Mexico and Arizona recently. Low6, a gamification specialist, collaborated to create this gaming product. Companies advance their partnership significantly through this latest expansion phase. Initial launches happened in Canada and […]

Three-year framework for privacy governance and compliance. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) together with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), entered a formal agreement on which they will work together. This association is what is adding strength to the issue of data privacy governance in the country’s gaming industry. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) received […]

The expansion represents the company’s fourth casino operation in the Czech Republic. Palasino Group, a.s. shared news about opening a casino in Mikulov town. Their fourth gaming operation in the Czech Republic excites stakeholders. Palasino Mikulov nears completion with construction teams working hard. Opening day approaches in the coming months. South Moravia is home to […]

A new report from the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) shows that most casino players in Sri Lanka now gamble online. About 60% to 70% use online casinos, while only 30% to 40% go to physical ones. This means more people now prefer online gambling because it is easier and more private. However, there is […]

MGM Resorts International is selling the operations of its MGM Northfield Park property to Clairvest Group for $546 million in cash. After paying taxes and other costs, MGM expects to get about $420 million from the deal. The sale still needs to be approved by the regulators and should be completed in the first half […]