iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The Responsible Affiliates Quality Mark (KVA) has reached out to Google again, urging the tech giant to take more decisive action against false Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) complaints. The KVA claims that daily waves of unfounded copyright infringement reports are unfairly targeting legitimate online gambling platforms and their affiliates in the Netherlands. Filed by […]

Shareholders in Hacksaw, a developer and distributor of online betting games, plan to raise as much as 3.35 billion Swedish kronor ($355 million) in an initial public offering in Stockholm. The sellers are offering as many as 43.5 million shares at a fixed price of 77 kronor apiece, the company said in a statement. The […]

17th June 2025 – (Tokyo) A man from Hong Kong used his own “winning algorithm” to gamble in Japan and win billions of yen, taking advantage of special tax rules for non-residents that kept him out of legal trouble. Japanese news reports indicate that this individual developed a unique computer program more than ten years […]

Jumbo Technology, a gaming equipment manufacturer from Taiwan, has initiated a lawsuit regarding patent infringement against a well-known live casino company. The claim states that Lightning-branded games are utilizing Jumbo’s special “dynamic raised odds” innovation. On May 29, in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, Jumbo filed its complaint and accused Evolution […]

JO1 member Shion Tsurubo is currently under investigation by Japanese authorities on suspicion of illegal online gambling. The 24-year-old idol allegedly placed around ¥15 million in bets over nine months on the offshore gambling platform K8, losing nearly half of the amount in the process. Though K8 is legally registered overseas, gambling is strictly prohibited […]

FanDuel, one of the leading U.S. sportsbooks, has reportedly been in discussions with Kalshi, a fast-rising prediction market exchange, about a potential partnership. As prediction markets continue to gain traction, sportsbooks are exploring new ways to stay competitive and expand their reach. Since winning its legal battle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Kalshi has […]

The Chamber of Deputies approved a request to speed up a legislative project and suspend the federal government’s decree to raise the Financial Transactions Tax. The urgency motion was passed with 346 votes in favor and 97 against during Monday’s plenary session. This means the proposal can be voted on directly in the Chamber without […]

Tamer Hassan has been appointed President at Sports.com Studios, the new content division of Lottery.com. Hassan, who has been a director at Lottery.com since 2023, is most recognised for his roles in Layer Cake and Game of Thrones. This new unit will focus on making sports documentaries and fresh programs that support the Sports.com brand. Lottery.com […]

Horizons Casino is open once again after its Leicester Square location got a big makeover with fresh upgrades. Renovations introduced a brand-new terrace with space for 65 seats and partnered with Skewd for authentic Anatolian cuisine. For more than 35 years, Queen’s House has been the home of this venue, making it one of the […]

The ACMA has asked Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block extra illegal online gambling sites after investigations showed these platforms broke the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Currently, the new batch of blocked sites includes: Casiny CoinPoker Crown Play Fafabet9 SlotFred Smart 93 Vigor Spin To protect Australians from illegal online gambling, blocking websites is […]