iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Key Points 33,252 bank accounts are frozen under stronger anti-gambling enforcement. Six rural banks lose licences under wider financial oversight. Gambling transactions increase near Eid and show risk in the system. For a long time, the approach remained unchanged. Authorities located illegal gambling websites, shut them down, and believed they reduced the problem. Yet platforms […]

Key Points Management completes majority buyout of Traffic Lab, ending full control by Lab Group under CapitaLab. One-third of employees now hold ownership stakes, showing a shift in incentive structure. Move follows leadership change and CasinoWings deal, signalling wider reset. Think of a company moving fast while control stays far from the people running it […]

FIFA will implement its “clean venue” policy across all stadiums during the 2026 World Cup. This mandates the removal of gambling-related branding from all stadiums or any advertising that conflicts with official sponsors.  The directive applies to all 104 matches scheduled across host venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico between 11 June and […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority has ordered Optdeck Service Limited, operating as Unibet, to strengthen its anti-money laundering frameworks. This followed a ruling that found the company in breach of national laws.  The regulator concluded that Unibet’s current setup falls short under its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. It also identified weaknesses in customer due […]

Analysis from Bank of America indicates that the US market for sports-related event contracts could reach around $1.1tn in annual trading volume. This reflects sustained growth in prediction markets and increasing overlap with traditional sports betting. The difference in regulatory frameworks for both platforms also contributes to the rapid expansion.  Sportsbooks rely on state-issued licences, […]

Key Points bet365 stops credit card deposits across all US platforms from 13 April. Major operators like BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings take the same steps. Lawmakers across states increase limits on credit-based gambling. For years, using a credit card to fund a betting account felt normal, it moved fast and users barely noticed its impact. […]

Key Points Kalshi became the first platform to use the IC360 cross-platform self-exclusion system, letting users block access across many prediction markets. The plan targets the gap in U.S. user protection caused by state-by-state rules. The move follows rising concern over prediction markets and pressure for stronger safety steps. For a long time one belief […]

Key Points BC.GAME starts in Nigeria with a Lagos sports betting and casino licence, and goes live on bcbet.ng. Nigeria’s betting sector at $1.17B, may rise to near $2.5B by 2030. Move happens with past licence issues and legal conflict. Global betting firms now seek more than reach, they want legal ground, and that shift […]

Key Points Portugal started a nationwide self-exclusion portal on April 8, 2026, covering all licensed gambling platforms. The system blocks access across online and physical venues, removing any path to avoid bans. Growth in online gambling revenue and global trends pushed the move to central control. For years, self-exclusion looked like protection, yet a quiet […]

Key Points Nederlandse Loterij plans legal action against Qbet and calls it the biggest illegal gambling site for Dutch users. Operator Novatech faces pressure after a €24 million fine and bans in other countries. Around 200,000 Dutch players use unregulated platforms, raising safety concerns. For years, regulation gave a sense of control, with the belief […]