Australia’s gambling watchdog has moved to shut out Polymarket, the crypto-powered prediction market platform, after finding it was targeting local users in violation of national gambling laws Good to know ACMA has ordered internet providers to block Polymarket and three other gambling sites VPNs can bypass geo-blocks, which..

Japan’s gambling market has always been a puzzle for the global gaming industry — and according to experts at Slotegrator, the paradox is only getting sharper in 2025 The country has a huge appetite for gaming, yet strict rules keep most operators out This year, the government tightened restrictions and ramped up enforcement, but demand from..

Kraken has officially rolled out its services to all 30 nations in the European Economic Area (EEA) after securing a fully activated Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license The move means the exchange can now operate across the bloc under a single regulatory framework, eliminating the need for separate approvals in each..

Betway Scores has secured a major name in the football world, announcing that Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano will serve as the app’s first global ambassador Known for his trademark “Here We Go” and his unmatched accuracy in reporting football transfer news, Romano brings one of the most trusted voices in the sport directly to the..

Michigan regulators once again have taken aim at unlicensed gambling websites, ordering 15 online operators to immediately stop targeting players in the state The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) says the platforms were violating multiple state laws, including the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, the Gaming Control and Revenue Act, and sections of..

After months of legal battles and uncertainty, sweepstakes casino fans in Alabama and Georgia can once again log in and play Isle of Man-based B-Two Operations has officially restored access in both states, a move seen as a rare win for an industry facing mounting lawsuits and outright bans in parts of the US Good to know B-Two..

Sports bettors in Illinois logging into ESPN BET will now find a new baseline for placing wagers As of August 8, the PENN Entertainment-owned sportsbook requires a $1 minimum bet — up from just 10 cents — in response to the state’s newly implemented per-bet tax Good to know Illinois began applying its new per-bet tax in July..

BGaming is getting ready to make its mark in Sweden after receiving official approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) The new B2B license opens the door for the company to offer its certified games directly to licensed operators in the country Before now, Swedish players didn’t have access to BGaming’s popular..

BTCC, one of the longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has taken a new step in connecting digital finance with mainstream culture The exchange has officially signed 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr as its global brand ambassador — the first sports sponsorship in BTCC’s..

A recent policy update from Google Play Store caused uproar in the crypto world, sparking fears that non-custodial wallets would soon be banned The misunderstanding, which came from a July 10 policy change, has now been cleared up after Google admitted the language was misleading and promised to make its stance clear Good to know..

At iGamingorg, we’ve tested plenty of crypto casinos, and it’s rare to find one that ticks nearly every box Casinok not only gets the basics right but also solves problems that have plagued online players for years — slow payouts, excessive verification demands, and loyalty schemes that sound good on paper but disappoint in practice After..

Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus is taking her fight against a controversial change to federal gambling tax rules straight to the people most affected On Monday night, she brought together professional gamblers, gaming industry experts, and community members at Las Vegas City Hall to push for her bill, the FAIR BET Act—a measure aimed at..

FIFA has reminded its global football community that gambling-related advertising has no place on referee uniforms or inside VAR rooms—especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 10 months away The message, sent out in Circular No 1938 on August 1, reaffirms and expands the sport’s existing restrictions on certain sponsorships Good to..

Michigan poker player and four-time World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring winner George Janssen has agreed to plead guilty in a federal financial fraud case, according to recent court filings The plea hearing is currently scheduled for August 19 after several postponements Good to Know Janssen faces one count of financial..

PokerStars is bringing the European Poker Tour back to Paris in 2026 after a one-year break, with the festival set for February 18 to March 1 at Le Palais des Congrès The €5,300 no-limit hold’em main event will run from February 23 to March 1, anchoring a packed schedule that also includes the PokerStars Open main event, a women’s event,..

Chinese underground financiers are finding new ways to move illicit funds across borders—and blockchain casinos are at the center of it A fresh report from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reveals that “shadow bankers” are increasingly exploiting online and cryptocurrency-based casinos to wash money tied to organized crime, drug..

In a crowded iGaming market, some studios are cutting through the noise by focusing on the basics: fast performance, smart engagement tools, and a player-first design philosophy One of those studios is Formula Spin, a rising slot developer now partnering with Slotegrator to bring its games to a global audience Good to Know Formula Spin..

A new whitepaper from PlaySafe ID has put numbers to a problem most gamers already know too well—cheating in online games is widespread, damaging trust, and costing studios real money The Gaming’s Cheating Crisis Report, based on a survey of more than 2,000 players across the UK and USA, reveals that four out of five gamers have encountered..

Horse race fans in Ontario can now place legal pari-mutuel bets online thanks to a new deal between Woodbine Entertainment and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) The partnership makes OLG the first provincial lottery and gaming agency in Canada to offer a digital horse race betting product Good to know Ontario bettors can..

The Pennsylvania Senate has passed legislation that would give casinos more freedom over how many slot machines they operate, aiming to better match offerings to modern gambling habits The bill now moves to the state House for consideration Good to know Current law forces casinos to maintain a set number of slot machines, even if..