1xBet has published an opinion piece examining the broader implications of licensing in the iGaming industry, arguing that the impact of regulatory approval extends well beyond the operator itself. The article, titled "How licensing makes a difference for…
BC.GAME has secured second place in crypto sportsbook volume, generating $12.51 million during the recent football tournament after launching a series of targeted event campaigns. The achievement highlights the platform's ability to capture user engagement during major sporting…
The Ilitch family, known for their ownership of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, has announced the formation of a new gaming division called Ilitch Gaming. This entity will pursue the full acquisition of two prominent casino…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering a shift from quarterly to semiannual reporting requirements for public companies, a move that could have significant implications for the gaming industry. According to a report from iGaming…
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket made headlines this week, with Kalshi expanding into Canada and a Polymarket trader suffering a multimillion-dollar loss on a World Cup bet. The developments highlight the growing global footprint of prediction markets…
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has emerged as a major hub for World Cup betting activity, with one user collecting $7.5 million in winnings from a single $6 bet on a draw between Czechia and South Africa.…
The State of Maryland has announced its intention to exercise its right of first refusal to match the $85m offer made by Churchill Downs for the intellectual property (IP) rights to the Preakness Stakes. This move ensures that…
The Chicago City Council has voted 33-15 to reject a proposal that would have banned sweepstakes machines in the city. The decision, reported by Focus Gaming News, leaves approximately 7,000 unregulated sweepstakes machines operating in Chicago. Alderman Anthony…
Russia's upper parliamentary house, the Federation Council, has approved a draft law designed to fast-track the issuance of access-blocking orders for online casinos. The bill, which has already received approval from the State Duma, is now set to…
Eduardo Lobato, enterprise client partner lead at Sportradar, has outlined three key priorities that he believes will define the next phase of growth for the sports betting and iGaming industry: personalisation, operational efficiency, and integrity. In an exclusive…