Tennessee is ramping up its efforts to stamp out illegal sports betting, slapping $50,000 fines on offshore operators Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag for continuing to target state residents despite cease-and-desist orders issued in April. The fines mark the sixth and seventh penalties handed out by the Sports Wagering Council (SWC) as part of its aggressive campaign […]
LeoVegas Enters New Chapter as Mattias Wedar Takes Over as CEO
LeoVegas Group has turned a new page with Mattias Wedar stepping in as CEO, following the departure of company co-founder Gustaf Hagman. After 14 years at the helm, Hagman officially exited on June 16, marking the end of a tenure that transformed the Swedish startup into a major player in the global iGaming market. Hagman […]
Japan Tightens Grip on Offshore Gambling with New Law and Global Push
Japan is stepping up its fight against illegal online gambling by urging eight jurisdictions to block access to casino sites targeting Japanese users. The move follows a wave of high-profile arrests involving celebrities and athletes, and mounting concerns over the massive scale of the country’s illicit online betting market. The request, made via diplomatic channels, […]
EveryMatrix Expands U.S. Reach with Betly Deal and Unveils First Fantasma Slot Post-Acquisition
EveryMatrix continues to strengthen its U.S. footprint with a new content aggregation agreement between its SlotMatrix platform and Delaware North’s Betly iGaming brand in West Virginia. At the same time, SlotMatrix has announced the upcoming release of “Gold Pigger,” the first major slot launch from Fantasma Games since the developer was acquired by EveryMatrix. Boosting […]
Greentube Sparks Turf Tension with Gang Wars Slot Launch
Gang warfare hits the reels in Greentube’s newest slot, Gang Wars, a gritty new release where urban chaos meets free spins, multipliers, and street-smart features. Greentube, part of the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment group, has pulled back the curtain on Gang Wars, a 5×4 reel slot packed with territorial tension and reel-ripping volatility. With […]
Sweden Moves to Ban All Gambling on Credit by 2026
Sweden is tightening its stance on gambling funded by borrowed money, aiming to outlaw the use of credit across the entire regulated sector. A new legislative proposal seeks to close loopholes in the current law and stop both direct and indirect access to credit for gambling. Under the proposed changes, all licensed operators and their […]
Hard Rock Digital Secures Exclusive Casino Titles in New Bragg Gaming Deal
Hard Rock Digital is doubling down on its partnership with Bragg Gaming Group, signing a new deal that will bring exclusive online casino titles to the operator’s Hard Rock Bet Casino. The first batch of games will launch in New Jersey, with plans to expand into additional markets as the platform grows. Bragg Targets U.S. […]
Gamzix Serves Up a Tasty New Slot with Yummy Dumplings: Hold The Spin
Gamzix is back with a sizzling new release, Yummy Dumplings: Hold The Spin, a 3-reel, 5-row video slot that blends Asian street food vibes with high-stakes gameplay. Set in a bustling Japanese market, this vibrant title invites players to dig into dumpling-filled reels where every spin can lead to spicy wins up to 10,000x the […]
Betfair to Axe UK and Irish Affiliate Programme Amid Regulatory Squeeze
Betfair will shut down its affiliate marketing operations in the UK and Ireland from July 1, 2025. The move will see all partner links, promotions, and affiliate-driven traffic removed from Betfair.com. The company says the decision stems from mounting regulatory pressures and escalating compliance costs in its home markets. A Sign of the Times What […]
Century Entertainment Eyes Philippines iGaming Push with New Joint Venture
Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed gaming operator with a presence in Cambodia, has set its sights on the Philippines as its next frontier. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a PAGCOR-licensed service provider to develop and market an existing online gaming platform. Structure and Strategy The deal sets […]
