Basketball Players Face Heavy Sanctions Over Match-Fixing Scandal
Six former basketball players, primarily from the Surrey Scorchers, have been hit with a series of severe sanctions following a joint investigation that found
Liam O'Brien - 17 Jun 2025
LeoVegas Co-founder Gustaf Hagman Steps Down as CEO, Mattias Wedar Appointed Successor
LeoVegas, the prominent iGaming operator, has announced a significant leadership transition, with co-founder and long-serving CEO Gustaf Hagman stepping down
Liam O'Brien - 17 Jun 2025
Norwegian Progress Party MP Reiterates Calls to End Gambling Monopoly Ahead of Election
A Member of Parliament from Norway's Progress Party has reiterated her party’s desire to end the country’s longstanding gambling monopoly. MP Silje Hjemdal is
Liam O'Brien - 16 Jun 2025
PointsBet Unanimously Rejects Betr Offer, MIXI Bid Advances
The protracted battle for ownership of wagering operator PointsBet appears to have reached a decisive conclusion. PointsBet has formally and unanimously
Liam O'Brien - 16 Jun 2025
UK Election Betting Scandal: Majority Plead Not Guilty as Case Advances to Crown Court
The UK’s election betting scandal entered a pivotal phase on Friday, June 13, as 15 defendants with close ties to the Conservative Party appeared at
Liam O'Brien - 16 Jun 2025
Star Entertainment Warns AUSTRAC’s Proposed $272 Million Fine Could Trigger Bankruptcy
Embattled Australian casino operator The Star Entertainment Group has reportedly warned that a proposed A$400 million (approximately US$272 million) fine from
Liam O'Brien - 16 Jun 2025
Italy Gambling Reform Triggers Rapid Market Consolidation, Cutting Operator Numbers
Italy’s ongoing gambling reform, driven by significantly increased licence fees and higher barriers to entry, is rapidly consolidating Europe’s largest
Liam O'Brien - 15 Jun 2025
Brazilian Ministry of Finance Backs Significant GGR Tax Hike, Facing Industry Opposition
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has approved a Provisional Measure to raise the tax rate on gross gaming revenue (GGR) from 12% to 18%. This drastic decision,
Liam O'Brien - 12 Jun 2025
Raketech Divests Non-Core US Tipster Assets Following Strategic Review
Raketech, the affiliate company, has agreed to divest its non-core US tipster and subscription business. This decision follows a strategic review of its
Liam O'Brien - 12 Jun 2025
Japanese Authorities Dismantle $629 Million Illegal Online Gambling Network
Japanese authorities have dismantled a large-scale illegal online gambling network suspected of handling over JPY 90 billion (approximately US$628.5 million)
Liam O'Brien - 9 Jun 2025
Weekly Industry Roundup: Key Developments from FanDuel, Push Gaming, Veikkaus & More
This week's industry roundup features a range of notable developments from across the iGaming sector. The highlights include swift action from FanDuel
Liam O'Brien - 9 Jun 2025
Empire State Strikes Back: NY AG Halts 26 Online Sweepstakes Casinos
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the New York State Gaming Commission have escalated efforts against what they deem illegal online sweepstakes
Liam O'Brien - 9 Jun 2025
Wynn Resorts Completes Purchase of Wynn Mayfair, Bolstering European Footprint
Wynn Resorts has officially completed its acquisition of Wynn Mayfair, a distinguished private members-only club located in London. This finalisation expands
Liam O'Brien - 8 Jun 2025
Aristocrat Interactive Signs Six-Year iLottery Deal with Michigan Lottery
Aristocrat Interactive has entered into a significant six-year agreement with the Michigan Lottery, committing to provide a comprehensive range of iLottery
Liam O'Brien - 6 Jun 2025
ATG Appoints Mikael Bäcke as CEO of Hippos ATG, Its New Finland Joint Venture
ATG, the Swedish horse racing and betting operator, has announced the appointment of Mikael Bäcke as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hippos ATG. This new
Liam O'Brien - 6 Jun 2025
Private Casinos Could Have Saved Sweden’s Land-Based Sector, BOS Chief Argues
The head of Sweden’s gambling trade body (BOS) believes that allowing private operators to compete could have saved the country’s land-based casino sector.
Liam O'Brien - 6 Jun 2025
US Online Casino Gaming: April Figures Paint a Picture of Sustained Growth and Shifting Dynamics
America's regulated online casino gaming scene continues its impressive trajectory, with April 2025 delivering a robust performance across the seven states
Liam O'Brien - 6 Jun 2025
PIN-UP Global Denounces Unfair Sanctions Against Ukraine Business, Challenges SBI Accusations
PIN-UP Global has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as unfair sanctions imposed on its Ukrainian subsidiary, PIN-UP Ukraine (UKR Game
Liam O'Brien - 6 Jun 2025
Veikkaus Appoints Former PayPal VP Jyri Lassi to Top Legal Role
Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Jyri Lassi, a former Vice President at PayPal and an experienced legal
Liam O'Brien - 5 Jun 2025
Russia Intensifies Drive to Replace US Dollar in Global Trade
Russia is accelerating its efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade, advocating for settlements in national currencies and aiming to
Liam O'Brien - 4 Jun 2025