Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 30
⚽️ 1X and Barça Extend Partnership Until 2029!
Many may not know, but the Catalan club has been partnering with 1XBet for several years. This agreement not only provides financial support but also strengthens the club’s international advertising campaign, helping to attract new fans and partners worldwide.
🎤 PIN-UP Global Exits 36 Countries, Including Russia.
The use of the company’s trademarks and software products is now prohibited in these countries.
⭐️ Polymarket Users Bet $44 Million on Trump’s Victory.
Following him are bets: $25 million on Harris and $22 million on Michelle Obama, who is not participating in the race.
🔥 BetBoom Obtains License in Peru!
One of the country’s well-known gaming streamers, Mr. Choco, has already become a brand ambassador.
🇧🇷🤑 Bookmakers Become Sponsors of 100% of Brazilian Serie B Football Clubs.
This is a significant development for the football industry in the country!
⚖️🚀 Ekaterina Mizulina Declares War on Askhab Tamaev.
She is actively publishing materials about his “rocket” activities and his distribution of 5k rubles to students for registering on 1win. Mizulina is receiving numerous reports about teens stealing money from their parents to gamble. She may be planning a class action lawsuit against Tamaev.
🎰 Windows Malfunction Affects Gambling Companies Worldwide!
The massive malfunction on July 19 caused by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to flight cancellations and issues for mobile operators and banks. MGM, TAB, Sportsbet, and Ladbrokes reported difficulties, but the exact losses have not yet been disclosed. Damages could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
Stay tuned for updates and keep up with the latest developments in the world of gambling! 🎲✨
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 29
🔥⚽️ Betano Launches Major Campaigns for Euro 2024 and Copa América 2024.
As an official sponsor of the tournaments, Betano aims to fully capitalize on fan excitement.
🏦 Russia’s Central Bank Tightens Control Over P2P Transfers.
The new measures will come into effect on July 25, 2024, requiring banks to respond to suspicious transactions.
📈 Global Online Gambling Market to Reach $232.54 Billion by 2032.
SA Gaming’s forecast predicts that the market will more than double in size.
💥 Galaxsys and Pin-Up Launch the Game “Hamster Mania.”
The game will be exclusively available on the Pin-Up platform, featuring various difficulty levels.
🇨🇼 Curaçao Resumes Accepting Applications for New Licenses
due to delays in the completion of the updated legal framework.
⚡️ 1win Announces Partnership with Cricketer David Warner,
marking the company’s first sports collaboration.
🔄 Survey Shows 23% of Users in Brazil Prefer Gambling Over Buying Clothes,
and 19% skip meals to gamble.
🇫🇷 Mass Exodus of Players to the Illegal Market in France.
Euro 2024 betting is 50% lower than expected. Blocking illegal sites has proven ineffective.
🔋 Co-owner of Winline Ranks Among Russia’s Top Taxpayers
with an income of over 6.8 billion rubles ($77.3 million) in 2023.
Stay tuned for updates and keep up with the latest developments in the world of gambling! 🎲✨
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 28
🚫 Kazakhstan Blocks Kick.
Customers of TTK, Beeline, and Tele2 have faced access issues. To bypass the restrictions, using a VPN is recommended.
🐹 New Slot Game in the Style of Hamster Kombat by PIN-UP Partners.
The company has launched a new landing page and announced the game Hamster Mania, which closely resembles the popular clicker game Hamster Kombat.
☄️🇺🇸 Betway Exits the U.S. Betting Market.
Super Group is withdrawing due to a lack of significant profit potential, but will continue to operate online casinos in New Jersey and Pennsylvania under the Spin and Jackpot City brands.
🇮🇹 Boomerang Becomes a New Partner of AC Milan.
The operator becomes the official betting partner of the football club, offering a wide range of online gambling products.
⚰️ David Power, Co-founder of Paddy Power, Passes Away at 77.
⚡️ iGaming Epidemic: UK Residents See Gambling Ads Around 700 Times During a Single Football Match.
In the U.S., Canada, and Australia, bills have been introduced to partially or fully ban the advertising of regulated iGaming products.
🔄 Melbet Ends Partnership with FC Baltika.
👁 Mass Lawsuits Against Gambling Operators in the Netherlands.
Local lawyer Loonstein is urging players to join a class-action lawsuit seeking compensation for losses.
This is a brief overview of the most relevant news in the world of iGaming.
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 27
💥🇧🇷 Parimatch Signs Major Sponsorship Deal with Corinthians FC Worth $55.7 Million Over Three Years.
They will become the team’s title partner, placing their logo on the jerseys. The contract value is set to increase to $22 million by 2027.
❗️🔍 Bloggers Promoting Online Casinos Face Tax Audits Due to the Negative Social Impact of Their Activities.
⚡️🐹 Winline Becomes a Sponsor of the Game “Hamster,” Offering New Clients a Free Bet Worth ₽3,000.
The deal is estimated by experts to be worth between $80,000 and $150,000.
🛍🇮🇳 High Taxes in India Contribute to a 30% Growth in Illegal Online Gambling, According to a Study by the Center for Knowledge Sovereignty.
🇦🇪 Papich Announced a New Partnership with 1win, Receiving a Personalized Gold Card and Promising to Spend $100,000 Per Month in the UAE.
🇨🇼 Gaming Curacao Announced That Its License Expires on August 18, Along with All Associated Sub-Licenses.
🎰🔨 The Arbitration Court of the Bryansk Region Has Revoked the Betting License of 1xStavka.
This is a brief overview of the most relevant news in the world of iGaming.
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 26
😇 Goodwill Ambassador
A new and unusual position of “Goodwill Ambassador” has emerged in the online gambling world at Olimpbet, filled by Sergey Zhukov from the group “Ruki Vverh!”
⚽️ Euro 2024 Predictions
The Sports Betting Association predicts that Germans will bet over €1 billion during Euro 2024, but around €500 million will go to illegal bookmakers.
☠️ Extortion Allegations
DraftKings employees have been accused of involvement in extorting $500k from a VIP player, creating an unusual story in the iGaming sector.
🎤 Unauthorized Use of Singer’s Image
Nadia Dorofeeva has reported the illegal use of her image in a casino advertisement, a situation that has previously occurred with other licensed operators.
❌ Payment Issues with LegitPay and Paylink
Reports have surfaced about non-payments from LegitPay and Paylink to merchants, with Paylink facing significant debt. LegitPay urges anyone affected to contact them to coordinate a resolution.
📈 Growth Predictions for Online Sports Betting in Colombia
The Gaming Trade Association predicts a 40% growth in online sports betting during the Copa America in Colombia.
This is a brief overview of the most relevant news in the world of iGaming.
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 25
⚡️ Casino Streamer Mellstroy Partners with CatAffs and Wins USDT 3,369,442 in R7 iGaming Product
Casino streamer Mellstroy has started a partnership with CatAffs and won USDT 3,369,442 in the iGaming product R7 over two days. The majority of his winnings came from the slot Zeus vs Hades – Gods of War (Pragmatic Play). Mellstroy has already received a payout of USDT 2,400,000.
🇸🇪 Raketech & Reflect Företagsutveckling AB Release Study Results
The study shows that Swedish players prioritize factors such as good odds, fast withdrawals, a user-friendly interface, and a Swedish license when choosing an online casino.
🗞️ Laura Woods Becomes New BetMGM Ambassador in the UK
Laura Woods will host a weekly blog on sports events and create video and social content for the operator.
🥊 BetBoom Becomes Official Partner of UFC in Eurasia
This partnership will help BetBoom increase brand recognition and attract a new audience.
⚽️ Legendary Footballer Alan Shearer Signs Sponsorship Deal with Betfair
Shearer will share his predictions for the matches during Euro 2024.
🌊 Ladbrokes Launches “Bring Your Wave” Advertising Campaign
The campaign is tied to the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2024/25 English Premier League season.
🏒 Actor Sergey Burunov Becomes New Ambassador for Fonbet
He joins a team of well-known athletes and personalities as the new face of the bookmaker.
This is a brief overview of the most relevant news in the world of iGaming.
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 24
🎤 Rapper Drake won $260k in iGaming by betting on the Indian team in the T20 Cricket Championship. His successful bets include the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl and Alex Pereira’s victory.
🚫 Iran’s Cyber Police are assessing the “damage and threats” posed by the game Hamster Kombat, and might ban the game due to its dangers and restrictions on Telegram access.
💥🇧🇷 The new CRASH game featuring Neymar from Blaze allows players to place bets and withdraw funds before the ball is scored.
🇧🇷🥊 Johnny Walker has become an ambassador for Aviator, an iGaming developer, to promote the game in Latin America.
🎰 Paddy Power has launched the game show Paddy’s Mansion Heist with interactive rounds and the chance to win up to x4000 your stake.
💥🇺🇸 DraftKings has been recognized as the best investment in the gambling business in North America, with a stock growth potential of around 40%.
🖥 In May, the traffic to legal Russian bookmaker sites exceeded 125 million visits, with Fonbet as the undisputed leader of the ranking.
Stay updated with the latest news from the gambling industry and keep track of events in the iGaming world! 🚀✉️
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 23
⚽️ Lucas Paquetá Faces Possible Lifetime Ban from Football
The West Ham midfielder is accused of involvement in match-fixing in the Premier League, which could lead to a lifetime ban.
🇮🇳 Stake Emerges as New Leader in Indian iGaming
Stake’s share in the Indian iGaming market has increased by 47.69%, while other companies such as Parimatch, Dafabet, 1xBet, and 4Rabet have lost their positions.
📈 Rise in Online Gambling Fraud
Cases of fraud in online gambling have increased by 250% in the first quarter of 2024, with 62% of these cases involving payment processors.
🇷🇸 PARI Becomes Exclusive Partner of the Serbian National Football Team for Euro 2024
PARI has secured exclusive partnership rights with the Serbian national football team for the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
💰 SOFTSWISS Introduces “Withdrawal Cancellation Bonus” Feature
SOFTSWISS has added a new feature, the “Withdrawal Cancellation Bonus,” to its casino platform.
🏆 Tipico Becomes Sponsor of the German Football Cup
The bookmaker will receive advertising opportunities during the men’s and women’s cup competitions under the German Football Association (DFB) until June 30, 2026.
🕰️ Flutter Entertainment Makes Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential Companies
Flutter Entertainment is the only representative from the iGaming sector on the list. The holding company owns well-known brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, Betfair, Sportsbet, and others.
Stay updated with the latest news from the gambling industry and keep track of events in the iGaming world! 🚀✉️
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 22
🛍 DraftKings Plans to Acquire Remaining Stake in Simplebet
DraftKings is set to acquire the remaining stake in Simplebet for an estimated deal amount ranging from $120 to $170 million. The total valuation of Simplebet stands at $210 million.
🃏 Gambling Fraud Cases Up by 64%
Cases of gambling fraud have increased by 64%, with bonus abuse being the most common type of fraud (69.9%). The use of deepfakes for verification has become ten times more frequent.
🎰 Twitch Users Now Have Option to Block Gambling Content
Twitch users can now fully block gambling content from appearing on their streams.
🇳🇱 Half of Dutch At-Risk Players May Turn to Illegal Operators
A report from the Netherlands Online Gambling Association shows a decrease in problematic behavior among players from 42% in 2023 to 39% in 2024. However, stricter regulations might weaken player protection.
📱 In Q1 2024, 90% of Total Gaming Revenue (GGR) for Bookmakers Comes from Mobile Devices
According to data from SOFTSWISS, 90% of the total gaming revenue (GGR) for bookmakers in the first quarter of 2024 came from mobile devices.
📰 1xBet Sells Its Telegram Channel
The bookmaker 1xBet has sold its Telegram channel. The new owner plans to maintain the sports theme of the posts under the new name GOAL.Pro. The sale is due to the inability to accept bets because of disconnection from the ERAI information system. The name and photo of the Telegram channel will be changed. At the time of the sale, the channel had about 4,000 subscribers.
Stay updated with the latest news from the gambling industry and keep track of events in the iGaming world! 🚀✉️
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 21
📱 According to SOFTSWISS, 90% of total GGR for bookmakers in Q1 2024 comes from mobile devices.
🇸🇪 Gambling operators in Sweden earned €572.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, with €366 million coming from the online segment.
🇷🇺 The Central Bank of Russia has recommended banks to strengthen control over payment agents due to their connections with illegal online gambling.
🇧🇷 Operators in Brazil must obtain licenses by the end of 2024 according to the new SPA/MF nº 827 regulation.
🥊 Conor McGregor has become an ambassador for the online casino Duelbits.
🇨🇼 One of the new license holders in Curacao has declared bankruptcy three months after obtaining the license.
👨🏻💼 Denis Bobylev has been appointed as the new CEO of Melbet, succeeding Igor Lyapustin.
🇵🇭 In Q1 2024, GGR in the Philippines reached a record $1.4 billion, driven by growth in the iGaming sector and increased revenue from licensed casinos.
🤑 Kick offers higher payouts to streamers compared to Twitch, with the possibility of retaining 95% of streaming revenue.
Stay updated with the latest news from the gambling industry and keep track of events in the iGaming world! 🚀✉️
