World News. Week 45
🥊 Kick has set records for spectator activity. This happened during the Latin American boxing tournament Stream Fighters 3. Records:
✔️ The WestCOL streamer gathered more than 1 million viewers live,
✔️ The total number of viewers on the platform has reached 1.7 million.
The Estonian gambling operator Sportsbet has become a sponsor of the top league of Spanish football La Liga.
🇨🇴 Forecasts for the growth of online sports betting in Colombia. The Gaming Trade Association predicts a 40% increase in online sports betting during the America’s Cup in Colombia.
🗞 Laura Woods has become the new ambassador of BetMGM in the UK. She will run a weekly blog about sports events and create video and social content for the operator.
World News. Week 44
🇺🇸 Campaign videos in support of Kamala Harris appeared on the DraftKings platform. Democrats are trying to attract men who are now more likely to support Trump. The videos are also broadcast on sports and gaming resources. Despite the slight preponderance of the Democrats in the polls, bookmakers consider Trump the favorite.
💥Shaquille O’Neal is the new DraftKings ambassador! The legendary basketball player will promote the brand and share insiders from the world of sports. This collaboration will help strengthen DraftKings’ position in the competitive U.S. market. Recall that last week the company withdrew from the European market.
ℹ️ Cyberluck bankruptcy in Curacao: the court declared the owner of the master license bankrupt due to unfulfilled obligations. This event may have a negative impact on the online gambling industry on the island.
🇸🇪 BetMGM is launching in Sweden! The LeoVegas Group is expanding its presence by offering Swedish players slots, live casinos and unique “Super Swedens” mechanics for betting on local teams.
World News. Week 43
🎤 Rapper Drake won $260k by betting on India’s victory in the T20 cricket championship. His successful bets also include predicting the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win and Alex Pereira’s victory.
🇧🇷💥 A new CRASH game featuring Neymar by Blaze allows players to bet and cash out before a goal is scored.
🇧🇷🥊 Johnny Walker has become an ambassador for Aviator.
🎰 Paddy Power launched the Paddy’s Mansion Heist game show with interactive rounds and a chance to win up to x4000 the bet.
🇺🇸💥 DraftKings was recognized as a top investment pick in the gambling business in North America, with stock growth potential of around 40%.
World News. Week 42
🏀 Hard Rock and Sports Betting in Florida. Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen has announced the possibility of collaborating with FanDuel and DraftKings, despite Hard Rock’s monopoly on the sports betting market in Florida. Negotiations are already underway, potentially leading to strategic partnerships.
💻 Southeast Asia and Cybercrime. According to a UNODC report, Southeast Asia has become a global hub for cybercrime and illegal online gambling. The report highlights money laundering scandals in Singapore and illegal POGO operations in the Philippines, including cases of forced labor.
🎵 Betting on Charges Against P. Diddy. Sean Combs (P. Diddy) is facing serious accusations, including sexual violence. Over $19,000 has already been bet on the Polymarket platform regarding whether new charges will be filed before the end of October, with 59% of users believing such charges may be forthcoming.
⚽️ Luis Fabiano as Parimatch Ambassador. Former São Paulo and Brazil national team striker Luis Fabiano has become the new ambassador for Parimatch. This partnership will strengthen the brand’s connection with local fans and its position in the Brazilian betting market.
World News. Week 41
📱Apple introduces age ratings for apps in Australia and France. In Australia, apps featuring gambling elements will now be rated 18+, while in France they will receive a regional 18+ rating for apps with a global 17+ rating. Games with loot boxes will be classified as M (Mature), not recommended for players under 15.
🏏 IPL 2024 ignited a boom in India’s iGaming industry: According to BLASK Team Analytics, the tournament became a catalyst for explosive growth in online betting and gaming, significantly boosting user engagement and betting volumes. The IPL’s influence is expected to shape trends in the Indian iGaming market for years to come.
🕰 Flutter Entertainment has entered Time magazine’s top 100 most influential companies list. It is the only representative of the iGaming niche in the ranking. The holding owns popular brands like FanDuel, PokerStars, Betfair, Sportsbet, and more.
🏆 Tipico has become the official sponsor of the German Football Cup. The bookmaker will receive advertising platforms during the men’s and women’s cup competitions under the German Football Association (DFB) until June 30, 2026.
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 37
⛔️ Betsson stops accepting bets from U.S. customers
The Swedish bookmaker Betsson, which entered the U.S. market under the Betsafe brand in Colorado in March 2022, announced it will stop accepting bets from U.S. customers at the end of September. The company will continue its operations as a software provider for other gambling companies.
⚡️ DraftKings acquires Simplebet for $195 million
This move is aimed at leveraging the startup’s potential in micro-betting. Micro-bets are small wagers on short events that are becoming increasingly popular among players.
🔎 Gambling and memes: a dangerous game?
Gambling operators have started actively using memes in advertising. The U.K.’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is already investigating the potential harm of such marketing to children.
💰 1win token enters the cryptocurrency market
The company has announced the integration of 1win Token into its ecosystem. The listing date is still unknown, but buyback and token burning procedures are planned. A $1 million airdrop is expected soon.
🏢 SOFTSWISS expands its horizons: moving into offline
The successful iGaming software developer is launching a new solution for retail betting through its acquisition of a controlling stake in South African provider Turfsport.
☄️ PHARAOH and FONBET: controversy over a track
Rapper PHARAOH received ₽100 million for mentioning FONBET in his track, but the label Destroy Lonely is demanding the song be removed due to a contract violation. FONBET denies any advertising partnership.
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 36
🇩🇰🎰 Danish Gambling
In July 2024, the total gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Denmark amounted to $82.6 million. All sectors showed an average revenue growth of 2.6% year-over-year.
⚽️ Betano Sponsorship
Betano (Kaizen Gaming) has become the global sponsor of the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League. The partnership will run from the 2024/25 season to the 2026/27 season.
😏🌲 Bets on Durov’s Escape
Polymarket is offering bets on the possible escape of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from France before September 15, with the odds set at 6%. Players have already wagered over $320,000. Recall that Durov was released on bail of €5 million but is not allowed to leave the country.
🇧🇷 Sponsors of Brazil’s Série A
This year, 75% of teams in Brazil’s Série A have become title sponsors of betting companies, highlighting the growing influence of the gambling industry in the country.
🇷🇺 Traffic of Russian Bookmakers
The total traffic of licensed bookmaker websites in Russia decreased by almost 30% in August 2024, amounting to 91.55 million visits.
🌐💬 Online Gambling in Brazil
According to estimates from the analytical company Yield Sec, the legal online gambling sector in Brazil will account for only around 9% in 2025.
☄️⛔️ Casino Regulations in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan has introduced a regulation where casinos will only pay out winnings to players if they do not hold Kyrgyz citizenship.
📱🖥 iGaming Advertising in Germany
Google has tightened advertising rules for iGaming operators in Germany, which may affect companies’ marketing strategies in this sector.
Stay tuned and keep up with the latest developments! 📈
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 35
🖥 The Development Program Website in Vladimir Becomes an Ad for Bitz Casino
A website launched in 2023 to gather suggestions for improving life in the region has unexpectedly turned into a promotional page for an illegal offshore online casino. Authorities had previously announced the launch of the portal and collected over 120 ideas from citizens, but now the site offers users to play at a casino without legal status in Russia.
💼 Evoke (formerly 888 Holdings) Acquires the Winner.ro Brand
Evoke has acquired the Romanian-licensed operator Winner.ro for €10 million, obtaining 51% of the company. Winner.ro ranks 7th in GGR volume in Romania, and after the deal, Evoke will become the 4th operator with a 7% market share. As a reminder, I have a current offer to sell a stake in a local Romanian operator.
🌟 Juli Poca Becomes Ambassador for the Aviator Game
Brazilian boxer and influencer Juli Poca has become the ambassador for the popular crash game Aviator.
👎 Deepfake of Alexander Slobozhenko Appears in the Adamant Public Page
Attention: A deepfake featuring an advertisement for an unknown company has been spotted on the Adamant public page.
❗️ Illegal Advertising at the 2024 Olympics
According to a report by Yield Sec, 46% of all illegal broadcasts of the Paris Olympics contained ads from underground operators. 18% of them showed online gaming ads, and 11% advertised 18+ entertainment.
🤝 Ladbrokes Sponsors Liverpool
British bookmaker Ladbrokes has become a sponsor of Liverpool FC. The branding will be featured on screens and LED panels at the stadium during matches. Additionally, Entain is investing in amateur football and grassroots sports in Liverpool.
Stay tuned and keep up with the latest developments! 📈
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 34
ℹ️ “1xStavka” Betting Company Announces Cessation of Operations.
On the bookmaker’s website (1xstavka.ru), a statement has been published announcing the cessation of the company’s betting operations due to the annulment of its betting license. The decision to annul the license of Stavka Ru LLC was made by the Bryansk Region Arbitration Court a month ago, and this decision recently came into effect. According to the registry of betting licenses on the FTS website, “1xStavka” had over 200 betting points across Russia.
🇳🇱💸 Dutch Gambling Companies Spent €31 Million on Advertising.
According to a study, in the first seven months of 2024, gambling companies spent €31 million on advertising, 84% of which was directed toward online advertising.
📊🔍 Advertising of Illegal Gambling Operators During the Olympics.
According to Yield Sec research, advertisements for illegal gambling operators appeared in 46% of all illegal streams of the Olympic Games.
📈 Betting Volume for the 2024 Olympics.
The betting volume for the Paris Olympics doubled compared to the Tokyo Games. The most popular sports were basketball, football, tennis, and volleyball. There was also an increase in interest in less traditional disciplines.
🔥🇵🇪 Stake Launches in Peru.
The crypto-casino Stake has obtained a national license and launched the Stake.pe website as part of its strategy to expand into the regulated iGaming market in Latin America.
🔫 Social Media Advertising and Skin Gambling.
Over the past three years, 27 iGaming platforms have spent around $28 million on Google ads, attracting 56 million users. Many operators lacked licenses and violated platform rules.
🤝 Bet365 Becomes Sponsor of the UEFA Champions League.
Bet365 has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Champions League, becoming the tournament’s first betting partner.
Drake Loses $450,000 on UFC 305.
The rapper bet on Adesanya’s victory, and the “rapper’s curse” is still in effect.
Stay tuned for more news! 🚀✉️
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 33
🇧🇷👌 Brazino777 has applied for a Brazilian license!
They have now become one of 24 projects that have met the regulator’s requirements. Great news for players!
🏀 Bookmaker “1xStavka” is ceasing its betting operations due to the annulment of its bookmaker license.
We are keeping an eye on the situation.
😵 Fonbet announces its first media tournament for Dota 2 — Fonbet Media Eleague!
The tournament will feature well-known streamers and professional players such as rrostislav_999, dread, ILTW, and many others. The online competition will take place on August 22, and the LAN finals will be held on August 26-27 at Arbat21. The prize pool is ₽2 million! Broadcasts will be available on the organizer’s Twitch channel.
🪙 Playtech has confirmed rumors of acquiring Flutter Snaitech for £2 billion.
The deal surpasses Playtech’s previous market capitalization of £1.66 billion, causing a 22.1% increase in their stock price. We expect further updates!
📊🇺🇸 Millennials continue to lead in betting in the U.S.!
According to a TransUnion report, 6 out of 10 Americans who bet $500 a month are millennials. They make up 57% of players with such spending. Interestingly, 20% of online bettors reported an increase in income over the past three months!
🤝 Betsson has become a sponsor of the Greek football club OFI.
The Betsson logo will adorn the team’s jerseys. Looking forward to exciting matches!
🎤 Polymarket has partnered with Perplexity, an AI-based search engine.
Perplexity’s search results will now provide context for Polymarket pools, and information from Polymarket will appear in search results.
Stay tuned and keep up with the latest developments! 📈✨
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 32
🎰🛍 Parimatch and Taxes
According to Forbes Ukraine, Parimatch has paid over $26 million in unpaid taxes to the Ukrainian budget.
🇺🇸 Olympic Betting in the USA
The number of Americans betting on the ongoing Olympics in Paris could reach 40 million people, according to Forbes analysts.
- 20 million Americans placed bets on the previous Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
- Since then, the number of states where betting is legalized has doubled—now 38 states, along with the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, allow betting.
- Popular sports for betting include basketball, football, golf, and tennis.
💥🇮🇹 Stake and Idealbet
Crypto-casino Stake has acquired the Italian bookmaker Idealbet.
- The deal will allow Stake to open an office in Italy and expand its team.
- Idealbet will continue to operate under its brand within Stake’s portfolio.
🇺🇸 ℹ️ Donald Trump on Stream
U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared on streamer Adina Rossa’s broadcast.
- It was planned that he would open cases in CS2, but that didn’t happen.
- The stream peaked at 500,000 viewers.
🫦🔄 Changes in Belgium
Belgium has raised the minimum age for gambling participation from 18 to 21 years.
🖥❌ Roblox Blocked in Turkey
The gaming platform Roblox has been blocked in Turkey due to the presence of illegal online casinos.
📊❌ Roskomnadzor and Blockages
According to reports, Roskomnadzor blocked nearly 132,000 internet resources advertising online casinos in the first half of 2024.
🇹🇭 🎰 Arrest of a Blogger in Thailand
Thai police arrested a 29-year-old TikTok blogger for running an illegal gambling site with a turnover of over $112.8 million.
Stay tuned for more news from the world of gambling! 📰✨
Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 31
🤑 France Expects Gamblers to Bet €240 Million on the Olympic Games
The French regulator ANJ forecasts that the total amount of sports bets placed with legal bookmakers during the Olympic Games will reach €240 million. This figure is double the amount bet during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
▶️ 🇸🇰🇸🇮 Winline Uses Olympic Broadcasts as an Advertising Tool
Since there are no official rights holders for the Paris Olympics broadcasts in Russia, the bookmaker created several communities on VK where it streams the events. The streams, featuring expert commentary, garnered around 5 million views in just one day, continuously showcasing the bookmaker’s brand and its advertising integrations.
🔍 Personal Data of Fonbet Players Leaked Online
The leak affected players from Russia and Kazakhstan. According to cybersecurity provider TSARKA, the customer data was posted on the hacker forum BreachForums. However, the data leak turned out to be fake: the database sold as Fonbet’s was actually an old shoe store database, and even the seller was unaware of this.
🔄🔨 Mexican Federal Judge Rules Slot Machine Ban Unconstitutional
The judge also ruled that card games, dice games, and roulette should be allowed, as they are based on chance and not games of skill.
💳👍 Russian Government Rejects Ban on Using Credit Cards for Betting
This decision will allow players to continue using their usual payment methods when placing bets.
📊🪙 CLSA Study: Thailand’s Legal Casino Market Could Generate $15.1 Billion
The forecast suggests that this market could become the third-largest in the world, opening up new opportunities for investment and growth.
🇦🇪🎱 UAE Issues Its First Official Lottery License
This event opens new horizons for gambling in the region and could mark the beginning of a new era for the lottery industry.
Stay tuned for updates and keep up with the latest developments in the world of gambling! 🎲✨
