World News.Week 44

🇮🇹 Altenar commented on the reform of Italy’s iGaming market.

The new licensing system sets the license cost at € 7 million for 9 years, with a GGR tax of up to 25.5% and an annual fee of 3% of NGR. Out of 93 operators, only 46 advanced to the second stage of selection. Altenar notes that the reform will lead to market consolidation and strengthen the position of major brands. Read more

🛠️📡 New slot studio called Big Daddy Gaming

Three veterans from Relax Gaming, Kindred Group, and Evolution Gaming are launching a new slot studio called Big Daddy Gaming, aiming to “bring creativity back to the slot market.” The founders — Simon Hammon, Daniel Eskola, and Erland Hellström — plan to operate under a “disruptive model” and are already in talks with several major brands, with a full commercial launch set for Q4 2025. Read more

📊🇺🇸 Trump launches Truth Predict platform

Trump Media and Technology Group announced the launch of prediction markets within the Truth Social app, in partnership with the CDNA exchange by Crypto.com. Users will be able to place bets on various events, including political elections and sports matches. A beta version will roll out first in the U.S., followed by international expansion. Trading will be conducted in CRO cryptocurrency, and active users will earn internal rewards. Read more

⚡️😒 Soft2Bet partners with Amusnet Gaming

Soft2Bet announced a collaboration with Amusnet Gaming, adding over 100 new slots to its European brands, including Betinia and TopBet. The expansion of the gaming portfolio promises new opportunities and experiences for players. Read more

World News.Week 43

🎮 Crypto operator BC. GAME has signed electroNic to its CS2 roster, reuniting his legendary duo with s1mple. This move promises plenty of excitement for esports fans! Read more

🛒🇺🇸 Amazon server outage disrupts major U.S. iGaming operators.

On October 20, a failure in Amazon Web Services (AWS) caused downtime for industry giants such as FanDuel and DraftKings. Players experienced login issues and withdrawal delays, with full functionality restored only by the evening. Read more

😸 Playtech revealed as the client behind the controversial investigation against Evolution.

According to NEXT. io, the provider paid Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube $ 2.3 million for a report on Evolution’s operations in unregulated markets. After nearly five years of legal disputes in the U.S., Evolution CEO Martin Carlesund announced plans to file a defamation lawsuit against Playtech. Read more

🇺🇸 NCAA allows college athletes to bet on professional sports.

Starting November 1, 2025, college athletes and athletic department staff will be allowed to place bets on professional competitions, while the ban on college-level events remains in place. The decision aims to promote awareness and reduce gambling-related risks among young people. Read more

World News.Week 42

🇪🇺 Allwyn and OPAP Merger Worth € 16 Billion

European lottery operator Allwyn and Greek gaming operator OPAP have announced a merger that will result in a combined market value of approximately € 16 billion. The new entity will retain the Allwyn name and become one of the world’s largest publicly listed gaming and entertainment companies. The deal is part of Allwyn’s broader expansion strategy across Europe, which also includes the recent acquisition of Novibet and a stake in U.S. fantasy sports operator PrizePicks. Read more

⚡️🇹🇿 New Ambassador for LEON

Operator LEON has signed Tanzania’s national team captain Simon Msuva as its brand ambassador to mark the anniversary of the company’s launch on the Tanzanian market. Read more

⚡️🏎 Betmaster Partners with TC Racing

Operator Betmaster has become a partner of the racing team TC Racing, featuring Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper of Real Madrid. The team competes in the Spanish Formula 4 Championship. Read more

💃🇧🇷 Esportes da Sorte Sponsors Brazilian Carnivals

Operator Esportes da Sorte has signed a one-year sponsorship deal for the Salvador Carnival, the world’s largest street festival. This is the company’s first official sponsorship of the event, following previous support for individual artists. The agreement also includes sponsorship of the Virada Salvador New Year’s festival and other major city events. Read more

⚡️ Data Breach at Shuffle.com

Operator Shuffle.com has confirmed a data breach affecting its players, caused by third-party provider Fast Track. The leak includes names, email addresses, home addresses, transactions, and betting history. Passwords and user funds were not compromised. Read more

World News.Week 41

💰 Intercontinental Exchange invests in Polymarket!

The world’s largest exchange operator has announced a strategic investment in the Polymarket platform worth up to $ 2 billion. 💵 ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher is married to Kelly Loeffler, former U.S. Senator from Georgia. 🇺🇸 Following the deal, Polymarket’s valuation reached $ 9 billion. Read more

🤝 Clarion Gaming and Microsoft launch a partnership!

Clarion Gaming has announced a new partnership with Microsoft. As part of the first stage, they will hold a startup competition focused on responsible gambling — the ICE Innovators Challenge. 💡 Five winners will each receive £15k and consulting sessions from Microsoft. 📈 Read more

🏏 Crypto casino BC. Game sponsors a cricket team!

Crypto casino BC. Game has become the main sponsor of the UAE cricket team Deccan Gladiators, featuring the BC. Game News logo on players’ jerseys. 🏆 Read more

🔐 Crypto casino Stake introduces passkey login!

Crypto casino Stake has implemented passkey login — allowing users to sign in via biometrics or PIN instead of passwords for enhanced security. 🔒 Read more

⚽️ FONBET announces Andrea Pirlo as brand ambassador!

Bookmaker FONBET has named Italian football legend Andrea Pirlo as its global brand ambassador for Russia and international markets. 🌟 Read more

World News.Week 40

📊🇹🇷 In Turkey, every tenth adult has gambled at least once

A recent survey conducted by Yeşilay and the Turkish Ministry of Health covered 36.3K people across 26 provinces. Key findings:

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🇧🇷💣 Operator BetBoom signs a two-year sponsorship deal with Brazilian esports organization FURIA

The brand’s logo will appear on the jerseys of the CS2 lineups.

📊🎰 Pragmatic Play, Spribe, and Evolution top the list of the most popular iGaming providers

The platform CasinoRank published a report on game popularity for April-September 2025. Key data:

TOP-5 Slots by Operator Lobby Share:

TOP-5 Crash Games by Market Share:

TOP-5 Live Games by Daily Audience:

TOP-4 Live Games by Lobby Visibility:

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📊🇧🇷 In Brazil, the share of players grew from 24% to 36% in a year

The research organization PoderData surveyed 2.5K people across 178 municipalities. Read more

🇩🇪 Illegal bookmakers have taken over Germany’s online betting market

According to DSWV (German Sports Betting Association), there are 11 times more illegal betting platforms than licensed ones — 382 versus 34.

DSWV President Mathias Dahms revealed this ahead of the Champions League kickoff, noting that betting volume spikes sharply during this period. He emphasized the importance of promoting licensed bookmakers at stadiums. Read more

World News.Week 39

🇮🇳 PayPal to Integrate India’s Instant Payment System UPI

PayPal has announced the launch of its global payment platform, PayPal World, which will unify national payment systems from different countries. Key highlights:

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✨🇳🇵 Nepal’s iGaming Market Drops 74%

Analytics platform Blask reported a sharp decline in Nepal’s iGaming sector after the government blocked 26 social platforms, including *Facebook* and *Instagram*. Key data:

Despite the lifting of the social media ban, traffic has not returned to previous levels. Read more

🇫🇷🎰 1xBet Extends Partnership with Paris Saint-Germain

Betting operator 1xBet has announced a three-season extension of its partnership with French football club Paris Saint-Germain. Under the deal, the company will retain its status as the club’s official betting partner and gain rights to display its logo on LED boards. Read more

🎮🇰🇷 Crypto Trading as “Esport” in South Korea

At the Korea Blockchain Week in Seoul, the first-ever tournament in trading perpetual futures was held in the format of an esports event. Participants traded on demo accounts, competing in profitability and risk management, sparking enthusiastic reactions from the audience. Read more

World News.Week 38

⚡️🃏 Daniel Negreanu Becomes Kalshi Ambassador

Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu has announced his new partnership with the U.S. prediction markets platform Kalshi, where he will serve as an ambassador. Read more

⚡️🏏 Crypto Casino JB.com Sponsors Barbados Royals

JB.com, a crypto casino and a new brand of BC GAME, has become the main sponsor of the Barbados cricket team Barbados Royals for the 2025 Caribbean Premier League season. The company’s logo will appear on the team’s jerseys and official club materials. Read more

⚡️🇧🇷 Betnacional Sponsors Copa Maria Bonita

Operator Betnacional has become the title sponsor of the largest women’s football tournament in northeastern Brazil, Copa Maria Bonita, which will take place from October 2−11 at the Arena Pernambuco. Nine clubs from different states in the region will take part in the tournament. Read more

🤷‍♂🇧🇪 Belgium’s Problem Gambling Website Redirects to Illegal Operators

In Belgium, the official problem gambling support website accidentally redirected users to illegal operators’ sites. This happened after the French-language version of the portal changed its domain, and the old one was purchased by unknown affiliates. The issue was caused by the lack of an updated link to the new address. Read more

🎰😵 South African Court Orders Players to Return Winnings

In South Africa, a court has ruled that 159 players must return a total of $ 747,500 in winnings that were obtained due to a malfunction in a betting operator’s system. Read more

World News.Week 37

🔞🇺🇸 BetOnline Reopens Betting Line on Sex Toy Incidents in NFL Games

Operator BetOnline has launched a betting market on possible incidents involving sex toys being thrown onto the field during Week 2 of the NFL season. After two neon-green objects appeared in Week 1, the bookmaker now offers bets on the number of incidents, the color of the objects, and specific matches. Odds: 1.33 for no incidents and 3.00 for at least one. Green leads at 2.50, while the most likely match is Giants vs. Cowboys at 4.00. Read more

🏈🇪🇸 Bwin Becomes Official NFL Betting Partner in Spain

Operator Bwin (Entain) has signed a multi-year agreement with the NFL, securing exclusive rights for Super Bowl LX. The partnership coincides with the first-ever NFL game in Spain, set for November 16 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium between the Washington Commanders and the Miami Dolphins. Read more

🆕🇸🇪 Soft2Bet Launches Swipe-Based Online Casino in Sweden

Soft2Bet has unveiled its new online casino Swiper, which uses swipe mechanics similar to TikTok. The casino offers an endless feed of video previews of games and integrates local services BankID and Swish. The operator provides 85,000 live events and 70,000 pre-match bets. Read more

🇩🇪 Bet365 Signs Partnerships with Bundesliga Clubs

Operator Bet365 has signed sponsorship deals with Bundesliga clubs Stuttgart (for the 2025/26 season) and Hamburg (3-year deal). The partnership includes LED board rights, stadium branding, and placement in the clubs’ digital channels. Read more

🤝🇺🇸 Crypto. cоm and Underdog to Launch Sports Prediction Markets

Crypto platform Crypto. cоm and operator Underdog announced a partnership to launch trading in sports prediction contracts via the Underdog app. The contracts will be provided by Crypto.cо.m Derivatives North America, covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, and college football, with real-time quote updates. Read more

World News.Week 36

⚡️ “MrBeast” Scammed Catena Media Co-Founder Out of $1.25M

Erik Bergman, co-owner of a marketing agency, fell victim to fraud after donating $1.25M to MrBeast’s TeamWater project. Following the transfer, he was added to a fake WhatsApp chat with impersonated accounts of well-known entrepreneurs, where he was encouraged to invest in a token allegedly backed by MrBeast and Coinbase. Suspicion arose only after he noticed a UK number linked to the “American streamer.” Read more

🤵‍♂️🇺🇸 Donald Trump Jr. Becomes Strategic Advisor to Polymarket

Investment fund 1789 Capital announced an investment in Polymarket, where Trump Jr. has joined the advisory board. The platform is preparing for a U.S. comeback with projected trading volumes of $6B in H1 2025. Read more

🥊🇳🇬 Bet9ja to Become Main Sponsor of Boxing in Nigeria

Bookmaker Bet9ja signed a deal with Balmoral Group Promotions to support local boxing. The main event will take place on October 1 in Lagos, featuring Brandon Glanton vs. Rocky Fielding. Read more

🆕 Arman Tsarukyan Becomes Ambassador of Crash Game “Aviator”

Armenian UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan signed a partnership with SPRIBE and will now represent the crash game Aviator. Stay tuned for new announcements! Read more

World News.Week 35

💼 Head of Norsk Tipping Resigns

The head of Norway’s state gambling monopoly, Norsk Tipping, has resigned following an incident involving fake SMS messages about multimillion Eurojackpot winnings, which were sent to tens of thousands of Norwegians. Read more

🌐 Playson Enters Brazilian Market

Game provider Playson has partnered with local platform Salsa Technology, enabling it to expand its presence in the Brazilian market. Read more

❌ Drake Accuses Stake of Blocking Withdrawals

The rapper reported four failed attempts to withdraw funds from his “Stake” account, with the system rejecting the transactions without explanation. Drake also criticized co-founder Ed Craven, which led to the removal of his channel on “Kick.” Read more

🎰📱 Telegram Tests Paid Roulette With Gifts

In the beta version 12.0.0 of the messenger, users noticed a new feature — a game similar to “NFT cases.” Now, in the gifts section, users can not only purchase a specific gift but also pay for a roulette spin to receive a random prize. The feature is currently available only on Android. Read more

World News.Week 34

⚖️🇵🇭 Philippines: iGaming operators move to messengers and e-commerce

After the central bank’s decision to cut integrations with gambling sites, operators like BingoPlus are shifting to encrypted messengers and e-commerce platforms. Access to services is now available via apps, websites, and even Viber, while deposits can be made through GCash and Maya. Top-up vouchers are also sold on marketplaces such as Lazada. Read more

🇺🇸 Fine for Evolution: $ 12K for Live Casino mistakes

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement fined Evolution for several violations in live casino operations between 2021 and 2023. Errors included forgotten cards in blackjack and misapplied game rules. One incident involved 438 blackjack rounds played with missing cards. Read more

⚽️🇧🇷 Betano signs the biggest sponsorship deal in Brazilian football history

Bookmaker Betano has become the main sponsor of Flamengo. The deal covers not only the football teams but also other sports divisions of the club. The contract value exceeds $ 46 million. Read more

⚡️2⃣ BC.GA.ME becomes main sponsor of St. Kitts Nevis Patriots

Operator BC.GA.ME signed a deal with the famous cricket team, with its logo to appear on players’ jerseys and in official social media. Read more

🕶🖥 MrBeast and streamers set Guinness World Record on Kick

YouTuber MrBeast and popular streamers Adin Ross and xQc raised $ 12 million for charity during a 17-hour stream as part of the TeamWater campaign. Read more

🔍🇺🇸 Evidence of Evolution operating in illegal markets

International private intelligence agency Black Cube released video recordings with admissions from Evolution executives about working in banned markets. The tapes mention revenues from countries where online casinos are prohibited, including Iran and China. The company claims the clips were taken out of context. Read more

World News.Week 33

🎰 🇪🇸 Spain: iGaming audience grows by 21.6%

In 2024, the number of iGaming platform users in Spain reached 1.99M (+459K over the year), increasing by 21.63% following the partial return of welcome bonuses. 83% of players are male, and 85.7% are aged 18−45. Monthly active accounts rose by 23.48%, and new accounts by 34.73%.

🏛️ 🇺🇸 USA: Tribal gaming sector hits record $ 43.9B

Tribal casinos in the US generated $ 43.9B in FY2024 (+4.6% YoY), according to NIGC. The record was driven by 532 venues operated by 243 tribes in 29 states. The sector is actively expanding into online gaming and sports betting despite rising competition and tighter regulation.

🚫🇬🇪 Georgia: Over 30K players self-excluded

Georgia’s gambling self-exclusion registry now lists 30,451 people, of which 30,392 opted in voluntarily. The growth is attributed to a simplified process and the introduction of biometric verification. The ban lasts for 5 years and can only be lifted by court order after at least 3 years.

💸 🇺🇸 USA: Gen Z chooses betting and memecoins

Economist Kyla Scanlon highlighted a trend among Gen Z Americans: turning away from universities in favor of crypto trading, sports betting, and practical trades. This shift is linked to the “attention economy,” where profits come not only from content creation but also from betting on its popularity.

📈 🇬🇧 UK: Gambling revenue reaches $ 20B

The UK gambling industry generated $ 20.12B in 2023−2024 (+3.5% YoY). Online gaming brought in $ 8.9B, including $ 3.1B from sports betting. Offline venues fell to 8,329 locations and continue to lose ground as the industry moves further into the digital space.

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