Paddy Power, a leading bookmaker from Flutter Entertainment, has secured a one-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) to become the official sportsbook partner for the 2025-26 season in the UK and Ireland. The agreement, which covers both retail and online sports betting, marks an exciting development in the growing relationship between the NFL and the UK/Ireland sports betting markets. It...
Pragmatic Play, one of the biggest names in online gaming content, has officially ended its involvement with US sweepstakes casinos. The supplier confirmed it will no longer provide games to operators in states where restrictions were not already in effect, citing a rapidly shifting regulatory climate and intensifying legal challenges. A company spokesperson cited by Next.io, emphasized the reasoning behind...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the state body responsible for overseeing casinos and sports wagering, is under renewed scrutiny following a detailed audit conducted by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office. Covering the period from July 2020 through June 2023, the review identified several critical weaknesses in the agency’s handling of gambling advertisements, addiction prevention programs, and internal accountability practices. The...
A high-profile billionaire property developer from China has initiated legal action against Star Sydney, seeking A$57 million (approximately US$37 million) in compensation for his gambling losses. Phillip Dong Fang Lee, known for his substantial spending at the casino, claims that Star Entertainment exploited his gambling addiction and limited English proficiency, leading him to accumulate massive losses at the baccarat tables. Lawsuit Claims Star Sydney...
Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) is considering implementing criminal penalties for social media influencers who promote online gambling. This move follows consistent violations of the country’s advertising regulations, which prohibit the promotion of online casinos and betting services. FMA Explores Criminal Liability for Influencers The FMA disclosed that 34 influencers have been identified this year alone for advertising gambling services on social media...
Fantasy sports and sports betting company Underdog has joined forces with Crypto.com to introduce sports prediction markets in 16 U.S. states. The partnership marks a significant move for Underdog, which is leveraging Crypto.com’s financial expertise to launch a product that merges financial trading with sports betting. The goal is to bring more accessible prediction markets to areas where legal sports betting has not yet...
Jeju Dream Tower has reported a significant surge in casino revenue for August 2025, reaching KRW 42.99 billion ($32.2 million), marking a 30.5% increase from the previous year. The integrated resort, which operates under a foreign-only admission policy, also set a new record for visitor numbers during the month, further demonstrating the growing appeal of the destination. Strong Performance for Jeju Dream Tower Casino...
Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has released its annual figures showing that the country’s channelization rate slipped to 85% in 2024, down from 86% the previous year. The decline highlights ongoing challenges in steering players toward licensed operators, despite the government’s long-term goal of achieving a 90% rate. Channelization measures the share of gambling conducted with companies holding a Swedish license,...
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has launched a sweeping civil lawsuit against Stake.us, its affiliated streaming platform Kick, company founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, and numerous gaming suppliers. Filed in California Superior Court, the complaint accuses Stake.US of running an illegal online gambling enterprise in violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL), False Advertising Law (FAL), and the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Lawsuit...
India’s sweeping ban on paid online games has triggered massive changes in the local gaming industry, with Mobile Premier League (MPL) confirming significant layoffs across its India operations. The company will downsize by approximately 60%, impacting around 300 of its 500 employees in departments such as marketing, finance, operations, engineering, and legal. Ban Forces Drastic Workforce Reductions The move follows the government’s recent decision to outlaw...