iGaming Industry News

Breaking news, analysis, and insights from the global iGaming industry

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

3 min read•Oct 16

Pedestrians cross a busy New York avenue lined with American flags and yellow taxis under an overcast sky

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

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

RegulatoryOct 29

Spelinspektionen Bans Yomoly Amid Sweden Black Market Crackdown

Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, has continued its enforcement campaign against illegal gambling by issuing a ban against Yomoly Ltd. The

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateOct 29

LVS CEO Rob Goldstein Sells $17.8M Stock Before CEO Exit

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) has confirmed its Chairman and CEO, Rob Goldstein, has begun a planned stock sale ahead of his scheduled CEO exit in 2026. In a

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

M&AOct 28

Allwyn Secures $1.64bn Loan for PrizePicks Acquisition

European lottery and gaming operator Allwyn International has confirmed the acquisition financing details for its landmark deal to acquire a majority stake in

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

M&AOct 28

Banijay Forms European Gambling Giant via Betclic Tipico Merger

Banijay acquires Tipico, merges with Betclic creating €3bn Banijay Gaming. Deal forms new European gambling leader focused on regulated markets like FR & DE.

Liam O'Brien

3 min read

RegulatoryOct 27

UAE Online Gaming License Model to Mirror Land Based: Report

Reports suggest the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will adopt a limited licensing model for its forthcoming online gambling market. According to industry media

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateOct 27

BGC Warns UK Gambling Tax Hike Risks £3.1bn Economic Hit & 40k Job Losses

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a stark warning about the potentially devastating economic impact gambling tax increases could have on the UK.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateOct 27

Who vs. How: Shufti’s CCO Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk on Building a Unified Trust Infrastructure

In the iGaming industry, compliance and player acquisition are often seen as opposing forces. More friction at onboarding means fewer players, but less

Liam O'Brien

4 min read

CorporateOct 24

The Weekly RoundUp: Playtech, Evolution, and a 'Corporate Spy' Scandal

This week, the industry's simmering rivalries boiled over in spectacular fashion. Forget quarterly earnings; we're talking about lawsuits, corporate

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryOct 24

UKGC Boosts Black Market Blocking, Geo-Blocking Effective

UKGC intensifies black market disruption. Q4 sees record referrals & 214 site removals. Geo-blocking proving effective against illegal gambling operators in the UK.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read