iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The two leading business-to-business events attracted participants from 186 countries, generating 121,000 overnight stays, and supported numerous businesses, including hotels, restaurants, transportation, venues, and event production, with an average daily spend of €449 by non-local attendees. Employment Effects of Hosting ICE and iGB Affiliate 2025 An input-output model was used to calculate the direct, indirect, […]

LiveScore Group has entered into a new partnership with X and xAI, aiming to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that will transform how fans engage with live sports. The company, which operates LiveScore Bet, Virgin Bet, and the LiveScore app, believes the collaboration will create richer, more interactive experiences for users. The agreement will integrate […]

The operator of Lottomart, Maple International Ventures Limited, has agreed to pay a £360,000 financial penalty after the Gambling Commission identified major shortcomings in its compliance practices. The settlement follows a section 116 regulatory review triggered by a June 2024 compliance assessment of the company’s remote operating licence. According to the Commission, the investigation revealed […]

pawaTech, the licensor of betPawa in Africa, said betPawa will end its Senegal service on 22nd September 2025. The hard choice came from market issues in Senegal harming licensed and taxed firms. Heavy taxes, monopoly in payment, and big regulation fees put locals at a disadvantage compared to offshore rivals. This situation made unfair ground, […]

The planned standard sets one shared list of behavioural signs for risky gambling activity. Key Points EGBA asks for approval for the European “markers of harm” standard in online gambling. The framework gives one shared list of behavioural markers to support early action. If passed, it will come out in early 2026 as a voluntary […]

The research shows that most people cannot tell regulated casinos from unregulated ones. Key Points The first phase checked if players knew they used illegal online casinos. Four key player groups were found, later useful for education campaigns. Online bingo appeared as a frequent feature that players sought in illegal casinos. The Gambling Commission, with […]

The problem came when a formula changed Euro cents into Norwegian kroner wrongly by multiplying by 100 instead of dividing by 100, so the prize notices showed 10,000 times higher than the actual numbers. Key Points Norsk Tipping told 47,000 players in June about wrong Eurojackpot winnings from a conversion mistake. The Lottery Authority sent […]

The Cash4Clubs 2026 programme will give 250 eligible clubs grants worth £2,000 each, supporting equipment, coaching hire, training sessions, and marketing actions. Key Points Flutter UKI introduced a £500,000 Cash4Clubs fund, giving 250 grants valued at £2,000 each. A survey showed 43% of UK grassroots sports clubs stopped services due to funding shortages. The programme […]

The ACMA asked Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block more illegal gambling and affiliate sites after investigations showed they breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest blocked websites are: Slot Lounge Betzillo FastSpin99 Spinit PokiesPros Blocking websites is one option the ACMA uses to protect Australians from illegal gambling. Since November 2019, the […]

Gambling operators worldwide report difficulties as digital platforms increase verification and restrictions in 2025. Google changed its policies on 14 April, Meta introduced verification on 9 July, and TikTok issued regional bans that changed access to customers. Reports from industry groups confirm that traditional customer acquisition strategies experienced major disruption. The change impacts certification requirements, […]