A new trade body has been established to promote self-regulation within the UK prize draw sector, according to an announcement covered by iGaming Business. The initiative follows the implementation last month of a voluntary code of conduct focused…
As Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa collectively account for 70 per cent of Africa’s gaming revenue, their regulatory trajectories are increasingly seen as reference points for the rest of the continent. In a special report, four industry leaders…
Chinese police have intensified their efforts to combat illegal World Cup betting rings, arresting numerous individuals across the country as part of a nationwide crackdown. Authorities in Jiande, Hangzhou Province, reported dismantling a network of cross-border gambling websites…
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, reportedly held discussions with prediction market platform Kalshi regarding a potential acquisition before deciding to develop its own prediction market platform. According to a report by NPR, Meta CEO…
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a warning to online casino operator Mr Vegas over a social media advertisement on Facebook that promoted four slot games, including 'PINK ELEPHANTS'. The ASA ruled that the ad featured…
Soft2Bet, a B2B iGaming provider, has entered into a multiyear brand licensing agreement with WPT Royale, an official licensee and partner of the World Poker Tour. The deal grants Soft2Bet the rights to combine its technology and Ontario…
The National Assembly of France has approved a series of amendments to the “Professional Sports Bill”, a legislative measure that seeks to re-order controls and protections for professional sports and athlete rights. Among the provisions, the bill authorises…
Everton Football Club has announced a significant change to its sponsorship portfolio, replacing its front-of-shirt partnership with international betting firm Stake with a deal with CMC Markets, a financial trading and spread betting platform. The move, which had…
DraftKings has unveiled its new exchange product, DKeX, signaling a strategic push into the betting exchange market. The company aims to generate revenue through trading fees on the platform, but industry analysts have raised concerns about whether these…
The British gambling sector is raising alarms over a proposed increase in tax on land-based gaming machines, warning that the measure could threaten the viability of venues and lead to job losses. The proposal, put forward by the…