iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The Department of the Interior and Local Government has enacted a comprehensive ban on online gambling for officials and employees under its jurisdiction. The directive was signed by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. It strictly prohibits engagement in online gambling and warns that violators might face criminal and administrative penalties. The measure also applies to local […]

The central bank in the Philippines told mobile wallets, payment apps, and other institutions that they must remove connections to online gambling sites as the country tries to control the fast-growing industry that has caused concern in society. Financial companies must remove icons that lead people to online betting within 48 hours from Thursday, Bangko […]

The Senate in Chile votes for an online betting regulation bill, moving plans to license, tax, and stop illegal gambling activities. The bill gained acceptance in the Senate with 27 members agreeing and 3 voting against it. There will be rules for licensing, limits on adverts, and actions to fight money laundering. Under the new […]

The Attorney General of the Union (AGU) in Brazil sent an official notice to Meta, asking to take down ads from accounts showing betting and gambling services not allowed in Brazil. The National Attorney’s Office for the Defence of Democracy (PNDD) promoted this action with Meta, the company that owns Instagram and Facebook. AGU explained […]

ELA Games will now share its gaming titles with Danish players through Betsson’s network. Key Points ELA Games secured a partnership with Betsson in Denmark. Betsson will offer Danish customers various ELA Games titles. The supplier’s Danish launch came just before this new collaboration. ELA Games has agreed on a fresh partnership with Betsson, so […]

Land-based and digital business reported strong results, as the group prepares for its widest gaming machine growth in about 20 years. Key Points The group saw its net gaming revenue (NGR) rise 11% to £795.3m and the underlying operating profit grew by 38%. Revenue at Grosvenor climbed 14%; Digital revenue went up 10%, supporting the […]

A study from the association describes illegal gambling growing in the US. Key Points The AGA has issued an updated black market assessment, which shows illegal market shares are falling for iGaming and sports betting. The report estimates that $673.6bn is bet each year in the illegal market. The illegal iGaming segment now brings in […]

FDJ United has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, which began  in 2016. This deal means Unibet and 32Red will maintain strong visibility at Queensberry’s UK boxing events. The collaboration has been part of notable British fight nights over the past decade. It also serves as a platform for showcasing digital content […]

BGaming has received official approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority to operate in the country’s market. This new licence allows the provider to supply its certified games to licensed operators. As a result, Swedish players can access popular BGaming titles such as Merge Up and Aztec Clusters, along with upcoming releases. The authorisation follows a […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued a warning to TonyBet for offering betting markets in violation of Dutch gambling laws. The bets involved were on the winners of the Ballon d’Or and the Ballon d’Or for the FIFA Club World Cup, which are prohibited in the country. Dutch law allows licensed operators to offer […]