iGaming Industry News, Regulation & Market Insights

Key Points The NCAA has filed a federal case seeking damages and an urgent order to stop DraftKings from using March Madness and Final Four. The association states that such use misleads fans, weakens its image, and increases risk exposure for student athletes through betting activity. DraftKings rejects the claims and argues its usage of […]

Key Points A Nevada judge placed a 14-day restraining order blocking Kalshi from offering sports, election, and entertainment contracts without a license. Regulators say the platform allows unlicensed gambling, while Kalshi states its contracts act as regulated financial instruments. The case joins a wider legal conflict across states, with the final outcome possibly decided by […]

A Dutch court has ordered a former employee of BetCity and a player to repay significant damages following a fraud case involving unauthorised free bets. The scheme caused substantial financial losses for BetEnt B.V., which is owned by Entain. The District Court of Amsterdam delivered its ruling on 13 February, with publication following on 19 […]

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has introduced a ban on political event wagering as part of its revised Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming. The updated framework, released on 17 March, sets out compliance expectations for operators across sports betting, player protection and system integrity. The prohibition covers bets on elections, leadership contests and by-elections. […]

Australia is facing increasing pressure to regulate the fast-growing blind box toy market, as concerns rise about its similarity to gambling mechanics. Blind boxes are sealed packages that contain random figurines, leaving buyers unaware of what they will receive until after purchase. The category has grown into a global billion-dollar business, driven by brands such […]

Key Points Allwyn UK has launched Studio 59, an internal creative unit, aiming to improve speed, coordination, and content delivery. The studio will support retail, digital, and communication work while continuing collaboration with VCCP and Hearts & Science. This step links with wider growth plans, supported by partnerships and acquisitions such as PrizePicks and OPAP. […]