iGaming Industry News

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Louisiana Gives DraftKings a Four-Month Extension, Not a Renewal, Over AI and Shareholder Suitability

3 min read•Oct 16

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Sports Betting

Johns Hopkins Study Ties Legal Online Sports Betting to Up to 7.2% Rise in Depression and Anxiety Care

3 min read•Oct 16

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Regulatory

National Audit Office to Examine the National Lottery Licence Award as Good-Cause Payments Fall 22%

3 min read•Oct 15

Latest News

Press ReleaseNov 12

Dmitry Belianin launches new operator brand and media ecosystem, Menace

Menace, a disruptive new iGaming brand backed by its own media operation, has launched with the mission to create player experiences where power,

Press release

1 min read

RegulatoryNov 11

UK Bookmaker Investigated by UKGC Over Hidden Offshore Data

A prominent UK bookmaker with strong ties to sports and politics is facing a serious UKGC investigation after a bizarre discovery in its regulatory filings.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryNov 10

Nine Warns of Compensation Claim Over AU Ad Ban

Nine Entertainment, a major Australia media firm, warns it will seek compensation if the Albanese government implements the Murphy report's gambling ad ban.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateNov 7

Disney Ends ESPN Bet Deal, DraftKings New ESPN Partner

Disney terminates its $2B ESPN Bet partnership with Penn Entertainment. DraftKings is the new official ESPN betting partner in a multi-year deal.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

Prediction MarketsNov 5

Kalshi and Polymarket Hit Record Trading Volumes in October

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateOct 31

The Weekly RoundUp: Mega-Mergers Redraw the Map as Platforms Tighten the Screws

It’s been a seismic week. From right here in Malta, you can feel the shockwaves from two industry-redefining deals. This is the new era of consolidation, and

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryOct 31

Meta Challenges Malaysia Social Media License, Warns Rules Ineffective Against Illegal Gambling

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has publicly challenged new social media license requirements in Malaysia. The company warns

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateOct 31

Superbet Founder Sacha Dragic to Become Sole CEO in Management Reshuffle

Superbet Group has announced a significant management reshuffle that will see its founder, Sacha Dragic, take over as the sole CEO of the operator group,

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateOct 30

YouTube Gambling Policy Tightens: Social Casino Content and Skins Gambling Hit by New Restrictions

YouTube has announced a significant update to its community guidelines, introducing stricter controls on both gambling content and graphic video game

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryOct 30

New Zealand Gambling Tax Hike to 16% to Fund Community Groups

In a landmark move for New Zealand gambling regulation, the government has introduced an amendment to its Online Casino Gambling Bill that will see proceeds

Liam O'Brien

2 min read