iGaming Roundtable Leeds debut hailed a major success
Leeds hosts the first iGaming Roundtable event, drawing strong attendance and industry leaders.
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SBC Summit Malta 2026 to bring global iGaming leaders together
SBC Summit Malta returns this April, uniting 6,000 iGaming professionals for three days of networking, insights and product showcases.
New Hampshire Launches Nonprofit Responsible Gaming Council
Since sports betting was legalized in 2019, New Hampshire has added more than $153 million to its fund designated for public education.
South Africa Moves to Tighten Gambling Advertising Rules
South Africa is planning stricter gambling advertising controls, including time restrictions and increased responsible gambling requirements.
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Oil prices have increased past $100 after the US and Iran peace talks ended without a deal this weekend.
Thai Police Arrest Chinese National Behind 13-Billion-Baht Online Gambling Empire in Pattaya
Thai police arrested a Chinese national, Pei Min Si, in Pattaya for running a gambling network that generated over 13 billion baht in illegal turnover.
South Africa Pushes for Stronger National Gambling Oversight
South Africa’s gambling regulator is calling for stronger national coordination as concerns grow over fragmented provincial rules.
Ontario’s Centralized Self-Exclusion Program Gets Closer as AGCO Tightens iGaming Standards
The AGCO has updated its iGaming standards ahead of iGaming Ontario’s Centralized Self-Exclusion program, expected to launch in the first half of 2026.
Industry News
iGaming Roundtable Leeds debut hailed a major success
Leeds hosts the first iGaming Roundtable event, drawing strong attendance and industry leaders.
SBC Summit Malta 2026 to bring global iGaming leaders together
SBC Summit Malta returns this April, uniting 6,000 iGaming professionals for three days of networking, insights and product showcases.
New Hampshire Launches Nonprofit Responsible Gaming Council
Since sports betting was legalized in 2019, New Hampshire has added more than $153 million to its fund designated for public education.
Financial News
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Rare Pokémon cards are outperforming the S&P 500, with surging demand, record sales, and growing interest as alternative assets.
Ontario iGaming Market Declines in February After Record January High
Ontario's iGaming market declined in February, and wagers fell significantly, mainly due to a sharp decline in sports betting activity.
African Gambling Taxes Rise as Online Betting Boom Grows
Governments across Africa are increasing gambling taxes as online betting grows rapidly, with South Africa proposing major changes that could reshape the market
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Thai Police Arrest Chinese National Behind 13-Billion-Baht Online Gambling Empire in Pattaya
Thai police arrested a Chinese national, Pei Min Si, in Pattaya for running a gambling network that generated over 13 billion baht in illegal turnover.
South Africa Pushes for Stronger National Gambling Oversight
South Africa’s gambling regulator is calling for stronger national coordination as concerns grow over fragmented provincial rules.
Kanye West Banned From UK as Wireless Festival Is Canceled
Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been banned from the UK, and now, Wireless Festival has been canceled.
Las Vegas News
Trump Visits Las Vegas with Tax Relief Win While Gambling Deduction Cut Looms
Trump visits Las Vegas on April 16 to promote no tax on tips, but Nevada Democrats are demanding he address the OBBB’s gambling loss deduction cut.
Floyd Mayweather’s “Exhibition” Comment Puts Pacquiao Rematch at Risk
Mayweather’s called the September 19 Netflix bout an “exhibition”; now he faces a breach-of-contract claim, nine-figure damages, and possible replacement.
Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Changes Ownership and Appoints New Executive Team
Kennedy Lewis has taken majority control of the Rio Hotel & Casino, reshuffling ownership and sparking a sweeping leadership overhaul.
World Cup 2026 News
Uruguay’s Suárez Open to Joining Team Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Luis Suárez told reporters that he would be willing to come out of retirement to play for Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He’s the team’s all-time leading scorer, but age and injury limited his contribution in the 2022 tournament.
FIFA Faces Blowback From Fans Over World Cup Ticket Maps
Fans are claiming FIFA misled them after learning that the seats are outside the areas the league promised. The league claims the maps were only meant as general guides and blames hospitality packages for taking some of the best seats.
FIFA Must Provide Clarity on Iran’s World Cup Status
FIFA has been offering conflicting statements regarding Iran’s participation in the World Cup. The lack of clarity is leading to doubts over FIFA’s promises, and making some fans think twice before booking their World Cup travel.
Sports Betting
DraftKings, FanDuel Manage to Avoid Kentucky Crackdown
DraftKings and FanDuel used their political capital to help revise key proposals from a new Kentucky bill. The effort removed penalties for sportsbooks that offer prediction platforms, as well as a ban on the practice of limiting winning bettors.
Kalshi Confirms Status as Bookmaker in Trademark Filing
Kalshi’s trademark designates it as part of the sports betting industry, despite its denial of offering gambling. The operator said the move was insignificant because it would force the USPTO to accept that the industry class is relevant to Kalshi.
Wisconsin Mobile Betting Bill to Learn Its Fate This Week
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has promised a decision on online sports betting this week. While he has been supportive of online sports betting, he has refused to commit to signing the current effort, which would create a tribal-centric market.
Esports
Riot Games Reveals Complete VCT 2027 Overhaul, Including Open Qualifiers
Riot Games announced details about VCT 2027, including open qualifiers, more global events, and increased prize pools.
Team Vitality Dominates NAVI to Win BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026
Team Vitality swept NAVI 3-0 to win BLAST Open Rotterdam, extending their dominant win streak and claiming $150,000 in prize money.
BlizzCon 2026: Full Esports Lineup, Dates, and Details All Revealed
BlizzCon 2026 returns with WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and a new Classic Cup. Dates, teams, and prize pools revealed.
Responsible Gambling News
South Africa Moves to Tighten Gambling Advertising Rules
South Africa is planning stricter gambling advertising controls, including time restrictions and increased responsible gambling requirements.
Ohio House Considers Drastic Scale Down of Sports Betting
A group of Ohio House lawmakers has introduced two bills that would greatly shrink the state's sports betting market. One would ban prop bets, live bets, college bets, and parlays. The other would place a full ban on online betting.
Crown Tightens Responsible Gambling Controls Across Australian Casinos
Crown Resorts has introduced stronger responsible gambling measures across its Australian casino operations as regulatory pressure continues.
