iGaming Industry News

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

M&A - Liam O'Brien - 28 Oct 2025

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

M&A - Liam O'Brien - 28 Oct 2025

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

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 27 Oct 2025

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.

Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 27 Oct 2025

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

Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 27 Oct 2025

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

Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 24 Oct 2025

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

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 24 Oct 2025

Japan's first female PM Sanae Takaichi directs ministry to promote Japan IR policy. LDP-Ishin coalition signals push for second Japan casino license round.

Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 24 Oct 2025

PAGCOR reports nearly 50% revenue drop after Philippines e-wallet gambling ban. Official warns illegal sites surge as players leave legal iGaming platforms.

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 23 Oct 2025

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female PM. New LDP-Ishin coalition strengthens Japan IR policy, backing MGM Osaka & second Japan casino license round.

Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 22 Oct 2025

Repeat offender Platinum Gaming, operator of Unibet's uk.bingo.com, hit with £10m UKGC fine for serious AML and safer gambling failures. Mandatory audit ordered.

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 22 Oct 2025

NEXT.io reveals Playtech hired Black Cube for the 2021 Evolution report. Playtech faces billions in potential legal liability from Evolution's defamation lawsuit.

Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 21 Oct 2025

By testing an unlimited number of situations wherein players interact with AI agents, the sandbox allows operators to experience how conversations and

Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 21 Oct 2025

Crypto exchange Kraken acquires CFTC licensed Small Exchange for $100m, gaining a DCM license to launch regulated US prediction markets and compete with Kalshi.

Prediction Markets - Liam O'Brien - 21 Oct 2025

Betfred co founder Fred Done warns a UK gambling tax hike could force closure of all betting shops, risking 7,500 jobs & boosting the black market.

Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 20 Oct 2025

Dutch regulator KSA offers partial gambling tax refunds to land-based operators for Covid-19 closure periods in 2020-21, following court ruling.

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 20 Oct 2025

Philippines relaunches e-visa system for Chinese nationals in Nov 2025 to boost tourism recovery. Policy aims to restore key market after 2023 suspension.

Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 20 Oct 2025

The high stakes competition for a coveted downstate casino license in New York faced a significant shake up after MGM Resorts International unexpectedly

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 19 Oct 2025

The Government of Curacao has moved to quell confusion surrounding the oversight of its critical iGaming industry, issuing a formal statement clarifying that

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 19 Oct 2025

This week, the iGaming industry was pulled in two completely opposite directions. While the corporate world was celebrating a truly seismic merger that

M&A - Liam O'Brien - 18 Oct 2025