Hard Rock Digital has launched its Hard Rock Bet platform, offering both sports betting and online casino services, in Ontario, Canada. This marks the company's first international market expansion, bringing its full suite of iGaming products to Canada's largest regulated market.
Vegas Club Casino has launched in New Jersey, powered by White Hat Gaming's Player Account Management (PAM) solution. This marks a new market entry for the operator G2 Digital, leveraging White Hat Gaming's technology to target regulated North American markets.
Kambi has partnered with MHA Nation's 4 Bears Casino & Lodge to provide its player account management (PAM) solution, enabling the upcoming launch of mobile sports betting in North Dakota. This builds on their existing relationship, following the successful launch of Kambi's on-property sportsbook at the casino in March.
Resorts World New York City has commenced Phase Two of its $5.5 billion integrated resort project ahead of schedule. This expansion will include the accelerated opening of the Sports & Media Academy and the addition of 400 hotel rooms to the existing Hyatt Regency.
According to BDO director Ollie Woodward, UK iGaming operators are leveraging the increased Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) to reassess their operational costs and explore potential M&A opportunities. Despite the margin pressure, the overall industry sentiment towards the UK market remains resilient and bullish.
Aristocrat Interactive, part of NeoGames, has launched its full-service iLottery solution for the Michigan Lottery, effective July 17th. This significant go-live marks the start of a new six-year agreement, positioning Aristocrat Interactive as a key partner for one of the leading iLottery programs in the US.
UAE-licensed operator Play971 has announced new content deals with prominent iGaming providers IGT and Endorphina. These partnerships will bolster Play971's gaming offerings, following the recent launch of its football betting product in the UAE.
European regulators, including France's blocking order, the EU financial watchdog ESMA, and Gibraltar's new rules, are concluding the largely unregulated era for prediction markets. This signals a unified regulatory approach that will bring these platforms under stricter oversight across the continent.
Macao authorities have approved Wynn Palace's plans to expand its integrated resort with a new 432-suite luxury hotel tower, increasing the property's footprint by 17%. This expansion comes amid a decline in VIP spending in the Macao market.
Resorts World New York City launched a new slot floor with 1,400 machines as part of its $5.5 billion expansion. The casino aims to become the largest integrated resort in the US, indicating a significant development in the New York gaming market.
Wisconsin's Elections Commission (WEC) is warning residents that wagering on prediction markets related to elections could lead to the loss of their voting rights, citing state statutes that explicitly prohibit such betting. This stern warning highlights a growing regulatory pushback against prediction markets, linking their use directly to civic disenfranchisement in the state.
DCMS officials told the House of Lords International Agreements Committee that international criminal gangs are increasingly targeting lower-tier football and tennis to corrupt sports. This testimony occurred during a session discussing the ratification of the Macolin Convention, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to combat this threat.
Bulgaria's Deputy Financial Minister has rejected proposals from opposition parties for a total ban on gambling advertising and increased taxes on the industry. This decision comes despite ongoing political debates around gambling reforms within the country.
The inaugural Africa Summit at iGB L!VE 2026 convened industry experts, operators, and regulators to discuss critical topics shaping the future of iGaming in Africa, including taxation, localization, and growth strategies. This event highlights the growing focus and potential of the African market within the global iGaming industry.
The National Indian Gaming Commission reported a record-breaking $46.2 billion in gross gaming revenue for FY 2023, marking a $2.3 billion or 5.3% increase from FY 2022. This figure underscores sustained growth and robust performance within the Indian gaming sector.
Australian gambling operator TAB has been fined AUD$2.7 million by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The penalties were issued for repeated breaches of spam and telemarketing laws, highlighting regulatory scrutiny over marketing practices in the industry.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed a new Chair at a critical time when UK horse racing is heavily involved in debates surrounding betting regulations, specifically Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), and industry taxation. The new leadership will navigate these significant challenges impacting the sport and its relationship with the betting sector.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed a new Chair at a time when the UK racing industry is heavily involved in debates concerning betting affordability checks and taxation. This leadership change occurs as the BHA navigates significant regulatory and political challenges impacting bettors and the sport.
Australian gambling operator Tabcorp has been fined AU$2.7 million for breaching telemarketing and spam laws. This marks a repeat offense, as the company was previously fined in 2025 for similar violations involving non-compliant marketing messages.
Kenya's High Court has suspended the implementation of a new gambling licensing framework. This suspension follows a legal challenge alleging that the capital requirement within the new regulations was introduced without adequate public consultation.
FIFA reported no suspicious betting activity during the entire 2026 World Cup, attributing this to robust monitoring by its internal integrity taskforce and collaborations with betting integrity watchdogs. This success highlights the effectiveness of current measures in preventing match-fixing within major sporting events.
Bulgaria's government has rejected proposals for a blanket ban on gambling advertising and a significant tax increase, citing concerns that such measures could drive consumers towards the illegal gambling market. Authorities worry that increased taxation in particular might make licensed operators less competitive and thus inadvertently boost the unregulated sector.
OpenBet's platform processed over 175 million bets and $3 billion in stakes during the recent World Cup, marking it as the company's highest-ever platform activity for a single event. This highlights the robust performance of their technology in handling significant betting volumes, particularly seeing growth in BetBuilder and Player Props wagering.
A UNODC report highlighted the escalating problem of illegal gambling in Southeast Asia, which is increasingly a front for cyber fraud and human trafficking. The UN is urging a coordinated regional effort to combat these interconnected criminal activities.
Sports betting technology provider Kambi reported a significant turnaround in Q2, driven by the FIFA World Cup. The company saw a 13.5% year-over-year revenue growth to €45.9m and a 102% increase in adjusted EBITDA to €7.6m, reversing a difficult start to the year.