iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has ordered internet providers in the country to block access to Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction platform. Authorities said the site has been operating illegally because it does not have the required licence to offer gambling services in Colombia. The regulator explained that Polymarket’s prediction markets are considered a form of gambling […]

A Lahore sessions court has rejected the bail request of popular YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, in a case involving the promotion of illegal gambling and forex applications. The ruling was announced by Additional District and Sessions Judge, Dr Sajida Chaudhry after hearing arguments from both sides. The decision means that the YouTuber […]

Codere Italia has taken a major step into the online gaming world with the launch of its new website, codere.it. The move marks the company’s entry into Italy’s regulated online gaming market and strengthens its position as one of the country’s key players in the betting and gaming industry. The new platform is part of […]

The iGaming industry in 2025 has been growing in revenue. However, it is more interesting how players are changing the way they play. Players have been more focused on a smaller group of providers and formats instead of exploring wide varieties of games. CasinoRank’s recent six-month report reveals that habits are tightening, with most activity […]

The French gambling industry has shown steady growth in the first half of 2025, according to new figures released by the country’s independent regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). The report shows that sports betting and the state-backed operator, FDJ United, are the major reasons for this performance. Overall, the industry’s Gross Gaming Revenue […]

Sports betting media group Better Collective has teamed up with X to introduce Playbook. Playbook is an AI-powered betting tool, across the United States. The tool helps fans join live sports conversations and place bets at the same time. The launch comes soon after Better Collective introduced Playbook to focus more on keeping customers, not […]

The government of Timor-Leste accepted a resolution at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, which cancels the licences awarded to operate online games and betting under the guise of maintaining security and social order. The cabinet statement also declares the resolution offered by the minister of cabinet affairs, Agio Pereira, which cancels the ongoing procedures on […]

The purchase is to assist CasinoRIX in gaining a presence locally in the country before planned regulatory reforms. Key Points The market entry is achieved as CasinoRIX has purchased the New Zealand casino review website, Innovate Change. The acquisition keeps the teams of Innovate Change as well as incorporates content into the world platform of […]

Locust and Collab have an expansion of content for the Dutch players. Key Points In a further partnership with Starcasino, the Realistic Games games became accessible to Dutch players, and this has built on an existing partnership in Belgium. This deal comes after Realistic Games entered the Dutch market. Realistic Games Expands Dutch Market Presence […]

Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined three influencers for promoting illegal online gambling operators. The online influencers are known as Stiefunspeelt, Turcos, and Buurtwachtt. They posted videos on social media showing people how to bet with illegal providers. They also encouraged their followers to engage with these platforms. This was not the first time […]