iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Since the Remote Gambling Act was introduced in 2021, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued over €56 million in fines to illegal online gambling providers. But only €1.47 million has been collected as of May 2025, leaving over 97.5% of the fines unpaid. Most of the companies fined operate from jurisdictions beyond the KSA’s […]

Company leaders highlighted improved profitability and progress with the main strategy, as Evoke maintains its full-year targets unchanged ahead of the August interim results. Key Points Revenue for Q2 2025 is up 5% compared to the same period last year, with online business increasing 6% and retail activities starting to recover. For the first half […]

Light & Wonder (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) shared on July 18, 2025, that the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) granted it a gaming-related vendor license for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The GCGRA license enables Light & Wonder to offer land-based electronic gaming machines, table games with utilities, and online iGaming content to players […]

The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) informed Parliament they cannot ban the Aviator game, even as MPs shared worries about its strong effect on young people and families in Kenya. When appearing in front of the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee, BCLB Chief Peter Mbugi explained that Aviator works under a foreign […]

The Public Defender’s Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro has filed a lawsuit against 43 online sports betting companies. The case accuses them of misleading advertising and failure to warn users about the risks of gambling addiction. This lawsuit demands at least R$300 million in compensation for collective moral damages. Filed by the […]

The Cebu City Government is taking a firm stance on regulating internet access within government facilities by blocking online gambling websites and Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications. On July 22, the Cebu City Council approved a resolution aimed at preventing the misuse of public internet infrastructure and curbing gambling activities during working hours. Authored by […]

Kalshi has come under legal scrutiny over its use of betting terminology. While the company positions itself as a financial platform, the use of terms like odds and bet has led critics to argue that it resembles sports betting more than financial trading. At a recent gaming conference, Kalshi’s lawyer, Josh Sterling, claimed that prediction […]

Light & Wonder has taken a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. The company recently secured a vendor licence from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This grants them permission to supply its full suite of land-based gaming machines, table utilities, and iGaming content to licensed operators in the […]

1xBet has appointed Simon Westbury as its Strategic Advisor, a newly created position to accelerate the company’s long-term growth and market expansion. The appointment reflects 1xBet’s dedication to strategic leadership as it pursues new opportunities across emerging jurisdictions. In this role, Westbury will work closely with the executive team to refine the company’s international strategy. […]

Playbook Fusion has officially released its first commercial in the UK market, Playbook Football, in partnership with Ladbrokes. The new title combines cash betting with interactive football team management and has gone live through distribution partner Games Global. This follows licensing approval from the UK Gambling Commission and game certification through eCOGRA. With regulatory clearance […]