Full Ban on Sports Sponsorship by Gambling Operators Takes Effect July 1 Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a firm warning to the gambling industry as it prepares to enforce a full ban on sports sponsorships starting July 1, 2025. The regulator confirmed it will ramp up enforcement efforts this summer, with immediate action […]
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Ohio Lawmakers Push to Legalize Online Casinos Under House Bill 298
Ohio is taking its next big step in gambling expansion. House Bill 298, introduced by House Finance Chair Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), lays out a plan to legalize and regulate online casino gaming—or iGaming—across the state. Under the proposed legislation, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (CAC) would oversee iGaming much like it does with sports betting. […]
Light & Wonder Sets $2 Billion EBITDA Target by 2028, Eyes Bigger Slice of Gaming Market
Revenue Ambitions Climb at 2025 Investor Day Light & Wonder has raised its long-term financial forecast, announcing a new goal of reaching $2 billion in adjusted EBITDA by 2028. The updated outlook was revealed during the company’s 2025 Investor Day in New York and marks a sharp increase from its previous $1.4 billion target for […]
ELA Games Expands Danish iGaming Reach with Danske Licens Spil and Eyes Swedish Growth
ELA Games Strengthens Danish Presence with Tivoli Casino Deal Game developer ELA Games has secured another foothold in the Danish online casino space, this time partnering with Danske Licens Spil to supply titles to its Tivoli Casino brand. Under the deal, Tivoli Casino will host a range of ELA Games’ content, including player favourites like […]
Japan Moves to Curb Online Gambling as Illegal Bets Top ¥6 Trillion
Lawmakers Fast-Track Bill to Crack Down on Overseas Casino Sites Japan is preparing sweeping legislative action to clamp down on the rampant use of illegal online gambling platforms, as data reveals billions of yen flowing to overseas betting sites each year. A new bill targeting online casinos is expected to be submitted to parliament this […]
Flutter Secures Majority Stake in Brazil’s Betnacional Operator NSX with $350M Deal
Flutter Entertainment has completed its acquisition of a 56% stake in NSX Group, the Brazilian operator behind the fast-growing Betnacional brand. The agreement, first announced in September 2024, includes a cash payment of R$1.961 billion (approximately US$350 million) and the integration of Flutter’s existing Betfair Brazil operation into the newly merged business, now branded Flutter […]
MGCB Targets 18 Illegal Gambling Sites in Expanding Crackdown
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ramped up its efforts to shut down unauthorized gambling sites, issuing cease-and-desist letters to 18 unlicensed operators targeting residents in the state. This latest action highlights the agency’s growing push to protect players and maintain the integrity of the state’s legal gambling market. A Widening Net of Enforcement […]
Alberta Moves Closer to Regulated Sports Betting with Passage of Bill 48
Alberta has taken a major step toward launching a regulated online sports betting and casino market. On May 8, the province’s legislature passed Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—through its final reading, paving the way for a competitive online gambling environment modeled after Ontario’s successful rollout in 2022. The bill now awaits Royal […]
Botswana Grants Bookmaker Licenses, Urges AI Use for Safer Gambling
New Operators, New Rules: Botswana’s Betting Market Expands Botswana’s Gambling Authority (GA) has issued ten new bookmaker licenses as part of a plan to grow and tighten control over the country’s betting industry. Six licensees are already up and running, one has dropped out, and three more are preparing to launch. The move was announced […]
Flutter Swings to $335M Profit in Q1 as US iGaming Soars 32%
FanDuel Surge Powers Flutter’s Q1 Comeback Flutter Entertainment kicked off 2025 with a sharp profit rebound, posting $335 million in net income for Q1—an emphatic reversal from its $177 million loss in the same period last year. The bounce was powered by strong momentum in the US, where iGaming revenue climbed 32% to $472 million […]
