The Spanish gaming industry has demonstrated robust performance in Q2 2025, with significant year-over-year growth across key metrics, including deposits, withdrawals, and gross gaming revenue (GGR). Total deposits reached €1.35 billion, marking a 23.7% increase compared to Q2 2024. Meanwhile, withdrawals followed suit, totaling €962.9 million, reflecting a 28.9% rise from the previous year. Despite this impressive yearly performance, the quarter-on-quarter figures...
Play’n GO has unveiled its latest thrilling release, Lab of Madness It’s a Wild, a slot game inspired by gothic horror and twisted scientific experiments. Set in a shadowy laboratory reminiscent of the classic Frankenstein story, this game takes players on a wild journey through an eccentric and chaotic space where a mad doctor, equal parts genius and lunatic, tries to breathe life...
Genius Sports has completed the acquisition of Sports Innovation Lab (SIL), a fan data and insights company, in a move that accelerates the growth of its media and advertising operations. While the financial terms remain undisclosed, analysts suggest the deal likely involved only a fraction of Genius Sports’ $220 million cash reserves. The purchase is designed to strengthen the company’s position at the center...
Two major casino proposals for Manhattan — one in Times Square and another in Hell’s Kitchen — were struck down this week after community advisory committees (CACs) voted against allowing the projects to move forward. The decisions marked the first rejections among several bids competing for up to three downstate New York casino licenses. The Times Square plan, led by...
Poker icon Daniel Negreanu, known worldwide as “Kid Poker,” has become the newest ambassador for Kalshi, the U.S.-based prediction market platform that lets users trade contracts on real-world events. The announcement, made Tuesday by Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour, links one of poker’s most recognizable figures with a company navigating both rapid growth and mounting legal disputes. Mansour, cited by Finance...
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has taken decisive action to combat the growing issue of online gambling by removing a staggering 2.8 million pieces of harmful content from the internet in the past year. This action was part of a nationwide initiative running from October 20, 2024, to September 16, 2025, aimed at cleaning up the country’s digital space and...
Sri Lanka has introduced significant modifications to its betting and gaming regulations, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s fiscal and regulatory landscape. The Cabinet has approved the 2025 budget proposal that includes raising the betting and gaming levy from 15% to 18%, alongside a doubling of the casino entry fee for Sri Lankan citizens, which will increase from $50 to $100. This move comes after...
The connection between the gambling industry and Australia’s political sphere has come under scrutiny following allegations about Responsible Wagering Australia’s (RWA) involvement with the Australian Parliament Sports Club. Critics, including crossbench politicians and transparency advocates, argue that this sponsorship allows the industry to access lawmakers and entrench gambling’s presence in Australian sports culture. Growing Concerns Over Gambling Lobby’s Political Influence RWA, a peak...
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has prohibited an advertisement by Dribble Media, trading as Midnite, after it determined the content violated gambling advertising regulations. The ad, which appeared on Midnite’s official X account on May 25, 2025, featured an AI-generated parody of footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold delivering a farewell speech. The video aimed to capture the attention of football fans but was criticized for its potential...
Sports gaming startup Underdog has reinforced its senior leadership team with two key hires as it accelerates its entry into sports prediction markets. The company announced on Tuesday that Rishi Garg will serve as chief financial officer and Kimberly Pointer Corbett will step in as chief marketing officer. The appointments come just weeks after Underdog introduced event contracts for sports...