Ontario’s regulated iGaming market continued its run in October, setting new highs in both wagering and revenue. The latest figures illustrate a market that’s still expanding. With increased player engagement, rising average revenue per user, and sustained interest in online casino and sports betting, October confirmed Ontario’s position as one of North America’s most vibrant digital gaming markets. Wagering climbs...
A bill reshaping tax obligations for online betting operators, fintechs, and dividend payments cleared the Brazilian Senate’s Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) this week with a broad majority. The measure passed on Tuesday in a terminative vote—21 to 1 according to Valor International, positioning it to advance to the Chamber of Deputies unless senators request a full floor review. Senator Carlos...
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) recently issued cease-and-desist orders to three major platforms—Crypto.com, Kalshi, and Robinhood—demanding they cease offering and advertising sports event contracts in the state. This action, announced on December 2, 2025, places Connecticut alongside other states that have already moved to regulate prediction markets, with some using similar measures to combat what they view as unlicensed sports...
BetMakers Technology Group has announced an exclusive five-year partnership with Betfair Australia, securing its role as the sole technology provider for the upcoming CrownBet sportsbook. This significant deal, which marks BetMakers’ most important commercial milestone, is set to lay the technological foundation for CrownBet’s reintroduction into the Australian betting market. The CrownBet brand, which was initially dissolved in 2018, will be...
SkillOnNet, a global leader in entertainment and gaming technology, has made a bold move in the online gaming sector with the launch of GAIA Roulette. This groundbreaking game marks the debut of the world’s first AI-powered roulette host, blending the traditional RNG gameplay with the immersive 3D realism of a live dealer. GAIA Roulette offers players a dynamic and interactive gaming...
On December 1, 2025, Google enacted a significant update to its Gambling and Games policy, targeting horse racing affiliate and comparison sites in the United States. This policy change marks a decisive step in the tech giant’s ongoing push to tighten control over gambling-related advertising, particularly concerning third-party promoters and affiliate businesses. Immediate Impact on Affiliates According to Google, the...
Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited, known as Betfred, must pay £825,000 after regulators found shortcomings in the company’s oversight of anti-money laundering processes and safer gambling safeguards within its betting shops. The Gambling Commission’s review centered on the operator’s B3 gaming machines, which generate significant footfall and revenue across its retail estate. According to the Commission, Betfred did not have...
The Dutch gambling authority has imposed a €4 million sanction on Optdeck Service Limited, the company behind Unibet in the Netherlands, after concluding that the operator failed to comply with mandatory player-protection rules over a two-year period. The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) said Optdeck did not meet its duty of care between July 14, 2022, and July 1, 2024, a requirement intended...
Kalshi, the world’s leading federally regulated prediction market, has formed a groundbreaking partnership with CNN, marking a significant moment for both the prediction markets industry and mainstream media. This collaboration allows CNN to integrate Kalshi’s real-time market data into its broadcasts, providing viewers with up-to-date probabilities on major political, cultural, and economic events. As part of the deal, a live Kalshi-powered...
Macau’s gaming sector is showing signs of a strong finish to 2025, with analysts forecasting significant growth in December following a solid performance in November. As the city continues its post-pandemic recovery, November’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) saw a notable year-on-year increase, with projections for December pointing to further gains. The region’s gaming industry has witnessed a remarkable recovery, especially in the...