Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: REEVO’s proprietary game library has become available via Microgame’s platform in Italy The partnership aims to boost REEVO’s reach among Italian operators and players Popular REEVO titles such as Bongo Safari, Her Genie Ways, and Bullfighting Champion have been included New Partnership Expands Market Access REEVO has expanded its distribution in Italy by launching its original game offerings through Microgame. This move provides Italian operators and players with access to REEVO’s portfolio, enhancing Microgame’s lineup and supporting REEVO’s expansion strategy. Bringing Innovative Titles to Italian Players Through this…

The NBA has launched a focused investigation following the arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups for alleged gambling-related offenses. U.S. Senators have requested comprehensive details from the NBA regarding its probe into Rozier’s actions during the March 23, 2023, game. The league is considering new measures, including AI, to identify questionable betting patterns and better protect competition integrity. Key Moments Urgency around betting issues in basketball has grown after Miami’s Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups were taken into custody on charges tied to gambling operations. The NBA…

Key Moments: A Missouri class action lawsuit has accused Stake.us of operating an illegal online casino Drake and Adin Ross are alleged to have promoted Stake.us using “house money” while presenting bets as personal The complaint could influence enforcement of sweepstakes and social casino models across the United States Class Action Questions Legality of Sweepstakes Model Stake.us, along with rapper Drake and influencer Adin Ross, has become the focus of a new class action lawsuit filed in the Jackson County Circuit Court, Missouri. The case, brought by Justin Killham, asserts…

Key Moments: Nexus International recorded $546 million in revenue during the first half of 2025 and added $301.9 million in Q3, totaling $847.9 million year-to-date. Spartans.com, the company’s crypto-native betting and casino brand, has become the chief contributor to recent growth. Nexus International has achieved rapid scaling while maintaining operational discipline, without relying on major fundraising or promotional campaigns. Revenue Growth Driven by Spartans.com Nexus International, a next-generation gaming operator, has moved closer to the $1 billion annual revenue milestone for 2025, following a robust performance throughout the year. After…

Key Moments: The Government has revised its online gambling bill to channel offshore casino profits into local communities. The offshore gambling duty is set to increase from 12% to 16%, with the additional 4% allocated specifically for community use. The revised bill introduces a two-year review period to evaluate its impact on existing funding systems. Legislative Response to Community Advocacy Widespread public feedback has prompted New Zealand’s Government to amend its online gambling bill. The original proposal, under heavy scrutiny for omitting community contributions, faced strong objections from sports clubs,…

Key Moments: YouTube will enforce expanded guidelines on gambling content involving digital items from November 17, 2025. Only gambling content that links to Google Ads-certified, locally compliant sites will be allowed. New rules closely follow similar measures taken by Twitch regarding sponsored skin gambling. Policy Change Targets Skin Gambling and NFTs YouTube has announced that it will implement stricter controls starting November 17, 2025, on videos and promotions tying gambling to digital items, such as in-game cosmetics, skins, and NFTs, that can be exchanged for cash. This marks the platform’s…

Key Moments: Assemblyman Dan Hutchison has introduced Bill A5971, proposing a ban on microbetting in New Jersey Fines for sportsbooks could range from $500 to $1,000 per violation if the bill is enacted The proposal has sparked debate among industry experts and public health advocates regarding regulation and potential impacts Microbetting Under the Legislative Microscope Assemblyman Dan Hutchison has led efforts to prohibit microbetting in New Jersey. He describes it as wagering that goes far beyond predicting a game’s outcome. Participants in microbetting can place bets on isolated, as well…

Key Moments: Betting platforms have introduced yellow and red card markets in countries including Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria Betway’s Booking Points system lets users wager on cumulative card points, assigning 10 for yellow and 25 for red cards Other operators like SportyBet, Bet9ja, and Hollywoodbets have launched similar features, increasing engagement in football betting Emergence of Card Betting in African Markets In Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, and beyond, football enthusiasts now have the opportunity to place bets on yellow and red cards during matches. This…

Key Moments: Total racecourse attendance reached 4.109 million for the first nine months of 2025, up 4.9% from 2024 Total betting turnover by the end of Q3 2025 dropped 4.2% year-on-year and is 12.8% below 2023 levels Core fixture field sizes have declined, while premier meetings remain stable or show modest gains Attendance Rises While Betting Lags British horseracing’s third quarter report reveals a divided recovery, as live attendance and traffic are on the rise even as betting activity continues to retreat. According to figures from the British Horseracing Authority…

Key Moments: EY’s independent analysis warns that proposed tax increases could endanger over 40,000 jobs in the UK’s betting and gaming sector More than £8.4 billion in stakes may be pushed to the gambling black market under heightened tax rates advocated by SMF and IPPR Net economic contribution from the sector could shrink by £3.1 billion, with the Treasury’s actual gains potentially falling below £500 million Proposed Tax Changes Raise Alarm Fresh analysis by EY commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has highlighted significant risks related to measures…