iGaming Industry News

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

Stake Blocks Ireland After GRAI Talks, a Week After Nigeria Declared It Illegal

3 min read•Sep 14

Corporate

S&P Says Genting Is One Downgrade From Fallen Angel, a Day After Fitch

3 min read•Sep 8

Regulatory

Two Black-Market Studies Land in a Day: €12bn in Europe, $50bn Worldwide

3 min read•Sep 8

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CorporateApr 29

UK Gambling Stakeholders Voice Concerns Over Proposed Remote Gaming Tax Reform

Plans put forward by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Treasury to restructure the UK's remote gambling tax system have immediately drawn skepticism and

Liam O'Brien

3 min read

RegulatoryApr 28

Norsk Tipping Turnover Rises as Illegal Market Shrinks, But Regulator Warns on Youth Protection

The Norwegian Gambling Authority has released its annual report on the country's gambling market activity for 2024, revealing a significant shift in player

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateApr 28

Macau Chief Executive Details Non-Gaming Development Projects to Lessen Reliance on Gaming

Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai is actively promoting a strategic vision to build a more resilient and diversified local economy by prioritising significant

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateApr 27

Deepfakes and AI Fraud: A Growing Threat to the Gambling Sector's Integrity

The evolution of artificial intelligence technology, particularly its application in generating sophisticated deepfakes and synthetic identities, poses an

Liam O'Brien

4 min read

RegulatoryApr 24

Sri Lanka Moves Towards Formal Gambling Regulation with Cabinet Approval for New Authority

Sri Lanka is taking a significant step towards establishing a formal regulatory framework for its expanding gambling industry. The Sri Lankan cabinet has

Liam O'Brien

1 min read

RegulatoryApr 23

Dutch Regulator KSA Takes Action Against Starscream Over Unlicensed Operations

The Dutch gambling regulatory authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has ordered Starscream to immediately cease all its online gambling activities targeting

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryApr 23

China’s Q1 Economic Growth Offers Potential Boost for Macau’s Gaming Revenue

Macau's gaming sector saw only modest growth in the first quarter of 2025, prompting concern from the region's Chief Executive regarding the annual revenue

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryApr 22

India Supreme Court to Hear Case Seeking Revival of Maharashtra Casinos Act

A legal case aiming to resurrect the long-dormant Maharashtra Casinos Act of 1976 has been advanced to India’s Supreme Court. This development follows the

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryApr 22

Opposition Mounts: Could it Derail Thailand’s Casino Bill?

Thailand’s ambitious plan to legalise casino resorts faces considerable headwinds, as stiff opposition has led to delays for the proposed Entertainment

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

CorporateApr 17

Timor-Leste Issues First Offshore Gaming Licence, Signalling Digital Hub Ambitions

Timor-Leste, an island nation located in the Malay Archipelago, has issued its inaugural offshore gaming license. The recipient is Golden River Universe

Liam O'Brien

2 min read