iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Nigerian sportsbook Bet9ja has officially entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Balmoral Group Promotions. This is a major step in the operator’s expansion into professional boxing. The deal will elevate Nigerian boxing domestically and internationally, showcasing homegrown talent while attracting top international fighters. Prospect Moses Itauma announced earlier in August that this partnership follows […]

Supplier Relax Gaming has announced a new partnership with online operator Lottomart. The collaboration adds momentum to Relax Gaming’s global expansion efforts while enhancing Lottomart’s game portfolio. As part of the agreement, players can expect to access popular titles such as Money Train 4, Temple Tumble Megaways and Beast Mode. The rollout is scheduled to […]

The goal is to make BetBlocker’s software easier for Finland gamblers so new people can use it in the Finnish language. Details to Note BetBlocker gave users a Finnish language option for the self-exclusion application. Partnership with Casino Guru helped make this possible. Global user numbers go up, for example, Brazil has 20,000 active users. […]

This deal puts Pragmatic Play’s slots, live casino, and virtual sports on TQJ’s Bet do Milhão platform. Details Pragmatic Play agreed with TQJ to offer slots, live casino, and virtual sports for Bet do Milhão. The purpose is to make Pragmatic Play grow more in Brazil. Gamers now get Gates of Olympus 1000, Sweet Bonanza […]

The prediction markets platform Polymarket said 1789 Capital invested and Donald Trump Jr joined the advisory team. Polymarket shared no details about 1789 Capital’s deal size, but someone close to this said it is tens of millions. Prediction markets are now more widely used, with regular traders and big investors viewing them as different ways […]

Indonesian authorities have frozen over RP154.3 billion linked to suspected online gambling operations, in its latest campaign against illegal digital betting platforms. The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency confirmed the funds were spread across 811 bank accounts, used to process bets or store proceeds from gambling activities.  According to Senior Commissioner Ferdy Saragih, the action […]

DraftKings has unveiled a new campaign encouraging responsible play as the NFL season gets underway. The initiative was launched in recognition of Responsible Gaming Education Month and will run for one month. It includes a sweepstakes competition designed to reward customers who engage with the operator’s responsible gaming tools. Prizes on offer include NFL game […]

Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has ordered the blocking of 30 unlicensed gambling websites offering remote gambling services without the necessary authorisations or payment of required fees. This violates Romanian gambling laws and regulatory compliance standards for safeguarding players. As part of the decision, internet service providers in Romania must block access to the […]

Unlicensed gambling sites held 71% of the online betting and casino market in Europe last year, capturing €80.65 billion. The regulated sector grew by 30% and earned €33.64 billion, but unlicensed platforms increased faster. Many governments acted to make gambling safer, yet these actions helped illegal operators attract people with offers such as tax-free bonuses. […]

An Update Long Awaited The Draft Act, planning to change the Excise Duty Act and Personal Income Tax Act, under project number UD289, includes several planned fiscal shifts that will apply starting in 2026. While many people talk about higher excise duties on alcohol, the government also has plans to adjust taxes on gambling income. […]