The iGaming market in 2025 is not the same as it was even a few years ago Some online casinos are thriving, building loyal communities and enjoying steady growth Others, despite offering similar games and spending big on marketing, struggle to gain traction The difference comes down to understanding the modern player — and acting on that..

Poker fans worldwide have something big to look forward to this August, as WSOP Online makes its way back to GGPoker The six-week series will run from August 17 to September 30, bringing players a packed schedule of events, global competition, and tens of millions in guaranteed prizes Whether you’re an experienced grinder or someone chasing..

The perennial peg-and-pocket classic has just received a glossy makeover Pragmatic Play has unveiled Plinko+, the studio’s very first entry in a brand-new Arcade vertical, and the title is already pinging on our radar as one to watch A New Arcade Chapter for Pragmatic Play Until now, Pragmatic Play has been synonymous with high-tempo slots and..

The popularity of cryptocurrency gambling in the US has never been higher, and August 2025 brings another wave of platforms competing for attention With so many casinos claiming to offer fast payouts, generous bonuses, and cutting-edge games, it’s easy to get lost in the noise That’s why we’ve done the legwork Over the last month,..

Sky Bet and The Overlap are sticking together for the long haul The UK betting brand has signed on for another two years as the main sponsor of the hugely popular football YouTube channel founded by Gary Neville Since its launch in April 2021, The Overlap has become a go-to for in-depth interviews, passionate fan debates, and authentic football..

SPRIBE is raising the bar again for crash game fans The company behind Aviator — already the world’s most played crash game — has rolled out Aviator Challenges, giving operators and players brand-new ways to interact through Missions, Races, and Tournaments With more than 60 million monthly players, Aviator has built a huge following, and..

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, has rolled out a new feature in Europe that allows customers to convert crypto to fiat and transfer it directly to an eligible Mastercard — with funds available in near-real time Good to Know Two new features: Sell to Card and Withdraw to Card..

Boomer’s Sportsbook is now open at Ellis Island Casino in Las Vegas, bringing a new local-focused betting option to Nevada’s gaming scene The opening is part of a $35 million renovation at the off-Strip property and marks the second Boomer’s location in the state Good to Know Ellis Island is the flagship Las Vegas location for..

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) is warning that the recent gambling tax increase is backfiring — hurting licensed operators and weakening the regulated market instead of filling government coffers Good to Know Tax jumped from 305% to 342% in January 2025 Land-based venues fell 9% in the first quarter..

Public trust in the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has been rattled after revelations that the state-run pension fund invested heavily in an online gaming company — despite mounting pressure to ban such activities in the Philippines Good to Know Investment in DigiPlus: GSIS spent over PHP1 billion on the iGaming firm..

Animoca Brands has joined forces with Provenance Blockchain Labs (ProvLabs) to create NUVA, a new vault marketplace designed to connect real-world asset (RWA) issuers with global investors The platform, set to launch in Q4 2025, aims to bridge traditional finance and Web3 by making institutional-grade assets more widely accessible Good to..

Brazil’s betting industry could face a sharp change in rules if a new proposal from Senator Humberto Costa moves forward His bill, 3754/2025, aims to tighten controls on fixed-odds betting, with new restrictions on player limits, advertising, and sponsorships Good to know Minimum legal betting age would rise from 18 to 21 Player..

New York’s sports betting market just posted another strong week, with handle and revenue both climbing for the week ending Aug 3 The New York Gaming Commission reported $3387 million in wagers, marking the seventh time in the past eight weeks online betting topped $300 million MLB action and the first NFL preseason game between the Chargers and..

PENN Entertainment’s digital gaming arm is edging closer to profitability after setting a new revenue record in Q2 2025 Company leaders believe the momentum will carry through the upcoming football season — a period they say could be the turning point for ESPN BET and the rest of PENN’s online platforms Good to know Q2 digital..

In a market where attention spans are short and choices are endless, gambling operators need more than just a game catalog to hold on to their players Keeping people entertained isn’t just about what’s on screen—it’s about how it feels to use the platform, how relevant the experience is, and whether players feel valued enough to return..

Justin Ong has made waves in the Philippines poker scene after picking up his second title in a matter of days, this time winning the 2025 APPT Manila Main Event Held at the lavish Cove Manila inside Okada Manila, the tournament pulled in more than 1,200 entries, generating a prize pool well over $15 million Ong, who also won the Red Dragon event..

Casino-linked entrepreneurs continue to dominate the upper ranks of the Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 Richest, with the Sy siblings and Enrique Razon Jr holding onto the top two spots Both have long-standing ties to the gaming industry through large-scale casino resorts in Metro Manila The third-ranking billionaire, Manuel Villar Jr, has..

Bally’s casino proposal at Ferry Point Park in the Bronx appears to be back on track, with the New York City Council unlikely to challenge Mayor Eric Adams’ recent veto The mayor’s move reversed the Council’s earlier rejection of a key land use decision, a critical hurdle Bally’s needed to clear to stay eligible for one of the state’s..

Inspired Entertainment saw its digital gaming division drive quarterly revenue growth, even as it posted a net loss for the second quarter of 2025 The company continues to push deeper into regulated online markets, with strong performance in its interactive segment helping to offset some of the ongoing operational and financial headwinds A..

Blaze, one of Brazil’s most visible online betting platforms, is under fire after a complaint from child advocacy group Instituto Alana The organization has flagged the company for allegedly breaching national child protection laws by sponsoring videos targeted at young audiences on YouTube The complaint has been formally filed with the..