Industry News and Headlines
Industry
September 3, 2025
India Trade Group Cautions New RMG Ban to Have Ripple Effect on Gaming Industry
A new law was passed in India that bans all forms of Real Money Gaming (RMG). The Indian government passed this law to try to deal with concerns of addiction and financial issues that have been developing through the use of various gambling and gaming platforms. India’s RMG Industry’s Meteoric Rise Comes Crashing Down on […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
KSA Strikes Unibet with Weekly Fines Due to Repeated Offences
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued a penalty order against Unibet operator Optdeck, citing a “real risk of recurrence” in relation to prohibited sports betting activities. KSA Penalizes Unibet Under the order, Unibet will be fined €75,000 (approximately $81,000) per week for any future violations, with a maximum total penalty of €450,000 (approximately $486,000). […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Dana White Reportedly Carrying Millions in Gambling Debt with Red Rock Resorts
UFC CEO Dana White could face fresh scrutiny over his well-documented gambling habits as recent reports indicate that he might owe tens of millions to Red Rock Resorts. White’s unpaid marker with the Las Vegas casino operator allegedly stands between $25 million and $50 million. However, Red Rock appears to be in no rush to […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Crypto.com to Power Underdog’s Prediction Markets Foray
Fantasy and sports betting specialist Underdog has unveiled a new partnership with Crypto.com, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company. Thanks to the new partnership, Underdog will make a foray into the fast-growing prediction markets space. Underdog to Hop on the Prediction Markets Train Prediction markets are a fairly novel form of gaming that pairs trading stocks […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
BHA Adds Paul Johnson to Board as John Ferguson Exits
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed Paul Johnson, CEO of the National Trainers Federation (NTF), as a member of its board. As someone deeply involved with the industry, Johnson will be a valuable addition to the team and a perfect successor to John Ferguson, whose term ended. Johnson Joins the Board The authority clarified […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Kazakhstan Could Criminalize Influencers Promoting Gambling Content
Kazakhstan is debating whether it should pursue criminal charges against influencers who promote gambling across social media and online. The measure could seem exaggerated, but Kazakhstan is hardly the only jurisdiction to take a dim view of this practice. Kazakhstan Seeks to Stamp Out Illegal Gambling Ads A new survey commissioned by GambleAware, a UK […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
California Inches Closer to Banning Sweepstakes as AB 831 Advances
California’s anti-sweepstakes bill has continued to gain traction and is currently heading to the Senate. If passed, the measure would put an end to dual-currency social casinos. AB 831 Continues to Gain Traction Assembly Bill 831 outlines a ban on dual-currency online casinos, better known as sweepstakes. This controversial form of gaming has experienced rapid […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Norsk Tipping Faces Penalty Due to Long-Running Lottery Mistake
Norway’s government-owned lottery company, Norsk Tipping, must pay a NOK 46 million ($4.5 million) fine after the nation’s gambling watchdog discovered a major ongoing error in its Eurojackpot and Lotto “super draws.” Lottery Bug Impacts Millions, Gives Group Entries Upper Hand The Norwegian Lottery and Foundations Authority reports that the bug gave players who joined […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
UK Launches New Anti-Fraud Rules Impacting Betting Firms
A major change to corporate liability rules began on 1 September 2025, as the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) created a new offense: failure to prevent fraud. This law focuses on big companies that profit from fraudulent acts committed by their employees, agents, or subsidiaries. UKGC Points Out New Business Fraud Rule […]
Industry
September 1, 2025
Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills 2025 NFL Odds, Time, and Prediction
Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills is a clash between the two top favorites to win the American Football Conference this season. These two are also among the top three candidates to win Super Bowl 60 (along with the Philadelphia Eagles). The Ravens have slightly shorter SB odds than the Bills, but in their Week 1 […]