1X2 Network has expanded its North American presence by going live in Alberta, distributing its content across seven prominent operators in the newly regulated iGaming market. This move includes gaining homepage placement for its studios, enhancing visibility among Albertan players.
A new bipartisan House bill, the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, aims to ban sports and casino-style prediction markets on federally registered exchanges in the US. Sponsored by Congressmen Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei, the legislation seeks to distinguish between legitimate hedging and gambling, preventing these platforms from operating under the guise of an exchange.
The Korea Casino Association warns that proposed increases to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund will lead to bankruptcy for South Korean casino operators and push players to competing markets in Southeast Asia and Japan. This policy change could significantly impact the financial viability of the country's largest casino groups.
AXES.ai has launched the AXES Enterprise Digital Wallet, a bank-backed payments system for the gaming industry, in partnership with G Bank and Bankroll. This solution is fully integrated into AXES' cloud-native Intelligent Management System (IMS), offering a streamlined payment layer for its global clients.
Las Vegas Sands reported a slight decrease in second-quarter net revenue to $3.15 billion, attributed to customers shifting spending towards World Cup betting and unusually low hold in Macau's rolling play. This impacted overall Gross Gaming Revenue at its Macau casinos.
Colombia's outgoing government has proposed a tax reform bill to permanently tax online gambling, aiming to generate an additional US$5.4bn for the 2027 budget. This move seeks to solidify online gambling taxation within the country's fiscal framework.
AgruGaming has launched in Chile as a new industry body to represent online gaming suppliers, aiming to ensure their voice is heard during the second constitutional stage of the country's online betting licensing bill. This initiative seeks to provide organized representation for a previously unrepresented segment of the industry amidst significant regulatory reform.
Betano's Guilherme Figueiredo defended sports betting advertising in Brazil, attributing it to the revival of Brazilian football and praising the government's regulatory approach. He connected the betting sector's investment to the success of Brazilian clubs in the Copa Libertadores.
ONDISS has launched FIRST, a Tier-1 sportsbook technology provider, into Argentina through City Center Online. This move signifies an expansion of legal online sports betting in the Latin American market and introduces a new betting vertical to a leading regulated operator.
BGaming has partnered with Bragg Gaming Group to distribute its games through the Bragg Hub aggregation platform, expanding its reach into regulated markets in Spain, the Netherlands, and Peru.
Fellipe Fraga of Stellar Gaming suggests that discussions around sports betting in Brazil are driven more by 'virtue signalling' than by addressing actual industry issues. He argues that the public debate has shifted towards moral posturing rather than practical problem-solving. This perspective highlights underlying complexities in Brazil's sports betting regulation.
This article discusses how legacy platforms are becoming a significant barrier to innovation and growth in iGaming, due to their inability to adapt to new regulations, integrations, and commercial demands. It suggests that AI-native platforms could be the solution by offering greater agility and efficiency to meet future industry challenges.
Bragg Gaming Group has completed the acquisition of Drayton International, marking its entry into the US Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) market for horse racing. This purchase allows Bragg Gaming to expand its presence in regulated US sports betting and horse racing through Drayton's existing technology and operational assets.
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.
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.
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.
Australian betting company Tabcorp has been fined over A$2.7 million by the ACMA for multiple breaches of telemarketing and spam laws. The violations occurred between February 2024 and June 2025, involving calls to unregistered numbers and other infractions.
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) reported a record-high gross gaming revenue of $46.2 billion for fiscal year 2023, marking a 5.3% increase from the previous year. This substantial growth highlights the continued expansion and financial strength of the Indian gaming industry.
PAGCOR has mandated that all casinos in the Philippines must enhance their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) controls. This directive follows a Casino Sector Risk Assessment (CSRA) that identified significant risks related to cash transactions, high-risk clients, and complex business operations.
Zitro Digital has partnered with Betnacional, a leading iGaming operator in Brazil and part of the Flutter Brazil ecosystem, to launch its online games in the country. This agreement expands Zitro Digital's presence in the growing Latin American market.
A recent Gaming in Spain webinar explored ongoing developments in the Spanish iGaming market, with discussions focusing on upcoming legislation and the potential legalization of prediction betting. Experts from ECIJA Barcelona and ECIJA participated in the event to share insights on these topics.
Interblock has appointed Kay Oswald as its new Chief Executive Officer, concluding a search launched in February 2026. Oswald brings over 25 years of experience scaling international technology and consumer businesses to the role, aiming to drive Interblock's next phase of growth.