Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: PlayCity has blocked 33 TikTok accounts that were promoting unlicensed gambling, with an estimated audience of 365,000 users. The regulator is developing a nationwide monitoring and exclusion system, planned for launch by the end of 2025, which will connect with Ukraine’s Diia digital ID app. New licensing conditions are expected to generate nearly UAH 50 million (€1.03 million) in state revenue, supporting defense initiatives such as drone purchases. Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Promotion PlayCity, Ukraine’s newly established gambling regulator, has moved decisively by blocking 33 TikTok accounts accused…

Key Moments: Colombian regulator Coljuegos has partnered with ISPs to directly block over 28,000 illegal gambling websites under a new directive issued in 2025. Mexico’s football authority imposed bans totaling 57 years on seven players for match-fixing and player betting, following a major scandal. Brazil has blocked more than 18,000 unlicensed gambling sites since late 2024 as its newly regulated market gains momentum. Colombia Strengthens Oversight Through Direct Website Blocking Colombia has stepped up its enforcement against illegal online gambling by granting its national regulator, Coljuegos, the authority to work…

Key Moments: Nexus International reported $847.9 million in revenue by Q3 2025 Megaposta secured early licensing in Brazil under Law 14,790/2023 Spartans.com benefited from a $200 million internal technology investment this year Shifting the Competitive Landscape While Flutter Entertainment and Entain plc typically attract industry attention with their expansive portfolios and global reach, Nexus International is gaining ground by prioritizing agility over size. Unlike its established competitors, Nexus has quickly approached the billion-dollar revenue milestone, reaching $847.9 million by Q3 2025—an impressive leap that has propelled the company into the…

Key Moments: Norsk Tipping dropped from 7th to 13th place in the latest Ipsos reputation survey among Norwegian companies The company was fined over 100 million NOK following multiple incidents including misinformation and technical errors The annual reputation survey was conducted in May 2025, before some of the most severe scandals emerged Challenging Year Erodes Public Trust Norsk Tipping, once viewed as a stalwart of public trust and a crucial supporter of national sports, has suffered a notable decline in its reputation. According to the latest findings from Ipsos, the…

Key Moments: Banijay has secured a 65% controlling stake in Tipico through a major merger with Betclic. The combined entity projects over €3 billion in revenue and €850 million in adjusted EBITDA for FY2024. Banijay plans to increase its controlling stake in Tipico to 72% by acquiring more equity from CVC Capital. Merger Details and Strategic Impact Banijay Group has completed an agreement to merge its Betclic operations with Tipico Sportwetten, acquiring a 65% controlling interest in Tipico from CVC Capital and the company’s founders. This merger positions Banijay, Europe’s…

Key Moments: The Oklahoma City Thunder has suggested a single statewide license for online and retail sports wagering Governor Kevin Stitt and tribal leaders remain at odds regarding exclusivity rights for sports betting Recent legislative measures advanced but ultimately stalled, leaving sports wagering illegal in Oklahoma Thunder Presents Revenue-Sharing Proposal The ongoing impasse over legalizing sports wagering in Oklahoma has been complicated by the entry of the Oklahoma City Thunder into the debate. At a recent legislative study session, team representatives introduced a proposal advocating for the establishment of a…

Key Moments: Industry leaders have implemented AI throughout iGaming operations, including player onboarding and fraud prevention. Panelists at the Digital Malta Conference warned that responsible gaming requires human empathy, not just automation. Experts emphasized that AI can identify risks, but human intervention is necessary to safeguard vulnerable players. AI’s Expanding Role Across iGaming Artificial intelligence has become increasingly embedded in the iGaming industry, revolutionizing everything from player onboarding to fraud detection, bonus personalization, and even game development. Experts noted that operators are quickly adopting AI to scale efficiently and remain…

Key Moments: iGB Affiliate Barcelona is planning a strategic expansion in 2026, targeting Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Latin America. The event will grow its footprint by 19% over the 2025 edition, utilizing 17,815 sqm at Fira Gran Via Barcelona. Delegates from more than 119 countries are anticipated to participate in the 2026 gathering. Growth and Global Reach in Focus iGB Affiliate Barcelona, the leading event for global iGaming affiliates, has announced an ambitious strategy to deepen its influence in the rapidly developing markets of Central and Eastern Europe…

Key Moments: Spelinspektionen directed Yomoly Ltd. to stop offering gambling services in Sweden due to lack of a national license The regulator previously prohibited Bitx Operations and Ryker B.V. for similar violations Camilla Rosenberg is preparing to step down as Director General of Spelinspektionen Regulatory Crackdown on Unlicensed Operators Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has ordered Yomoly Ltd. to immediately halt its gambling activities targeted at Swedish consumers. The action was prompted by findings that Yomoly provided online gambling and casino services without securing the necessary national license, in violation of…

Key Moments: Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit against New York to challenge a cease-and-desist order on its sports prediction markets. Regulators in at least eight states have issued enforcement orders targeting Kalshi’s event trading operations. Legal actions and regulatory opinions across multiple states highlight intensifying scrutiny of prediction markets and their classification as gambling. Legal Clash Between Kalshi and New York Kalshi, a US-based event trading platform, has brought a federal lawsuit against New York following a cease-and-desist order that accused the company of offering sports betting without proper…