Gambling Law
Brazil Betting Irregularity Alerts Fall Sharply Following Reporting Changes
Direct reports to the SPA dropped significantly during the second quarter of 2026 following changes to how financial institutions share information.
2026-08-19AJ
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Gambling Law
Brazil Orders 14 Licensed Betting Sites To Suspend Operations
The SPA has taken precautionary action following breaches involving responsible gaming controls and its Sigap betting management system.
2026-08-19
Prediction Markets
Trading Technologies To Add Crypto.com Prediction Markets For Institutional Traders
The integration will give Trading Technologies clients access to regulated prediction markets and cryptocurrency derivatives through its existing infrastructure.
2026-08-19News
National Lottery Heritage Fund Extends Terms Of Two Board Trustees
Mukesh Sharma and James Twining will remain on the National Lottery Heritage Fund Board following extensions to their existing terms.
2026-08-18
Prediction Markets
Blokotech Launches BlokoPredict White-Label Prediction Markets Platform
The new solution allows operators, media companies and fintech platforms to add prediction markets without developing their own trading and settlement infrastructure.
2026-08-18Land
Palms To Open New Non-Smoking Casino Space In Las Vegas
The Las Vegas casino will open a fully enclosed 7,300-square-foot gaming room featuring 224 slot machines and a dedicated bar.
2026-08-18
Gambling Law
Brazil Supreme Court Extends Gambling Review As Land-Based Ban Remains In Place
Brazil’s prohibition on land-based gambling will remain in force while the Supreme Federal Court conducts further analysis, with Justice Flávio Dino seeking to bring regulated online betting into the wider legal debate.
2026-08-11
Casino
Associações do Setor de Jogos Alertam que Novas Regras para Cassinos Online Podem Fortalecer Mercado Ilegal no Brasil
Representantes da indústria pedem implementação gradual das novas restrições sobre o design de jogos, alertando que mudanças imediatas podem colocar operadores licenciados em desvantagem frente às plataformas não regulamentadas.
2026-08-11
Gambling Law
CMO da Flutter Brazil Afirma que Regulamentação Elevou as Expectativas sobre as Marcas de Apostas
Alvaro Garcia acredita que o cumprimento das regras é apenas o ponto de partida para os operadores, com a credibilidade de longo prazo do setor brasileiro de apostas dependendo de uma comunicação responsável e da confiança dos consumidores.
2026-08-11
Gambling Law
Study Raises Fresh Concerns Over Scale Of Brazil’s Illegal Betting Market
New research has identified a BRL25.6bn gap between estimated betting losses and official government figures, closely aligning with previous estimates that unlicensed operators control at least 41% of the Brazilian market.
2026-08-11
Betting
Brasil Arrecada €1,16 Bilhão em Impostos sobre Apostas no Primeiro Semestre de 2026
Receita Federal registra crescimento real de 83,3% na arrecadação tributária proveniente de empresas licenciadas de apostas e jogos durante os primeiros seis meses do ano.
2026-08-10
Affiliate
CasinoReviews.net Analysis Finds 8 of 10 US “Gambling Addiction” Search Hotspots in States Without Regulated Online Casinos
Analysis of nearly 200 US metros finds “gambling addiction” searches in 199 markets, compared with 35 markets registering “gambling helpline” searches; 8 of the top 10 addiction-search hotspots are in states without regulated online casinos.
2026-08-10
Casino
Pragmatic Play Reforça Marca com o Lançamento da Nova Identidade Pragmatic Play POP
Desenvolvida para jogadores casuais e iniciantes, a Pragmatic Play POP combina mecânicas simples, alta frequência de vitórias e gráficos coloridos com um visual mais leve e moderno, proporcionando uma experiência divertida e fácil de compreender.
2026-07-31
Tech
Why Casual Casino Games Continue to Attract New Players
One of the reasons behind this trend is accessibility
2026-07-31
Affiliate
BetMGM Reports $711m Revenue in Q2 2026 as iGaming Continues to Drive Growth
The operator generated $711 million in revenue during the three months to June 30, representing a 3% year-on-year increase, while adjusted EBITDA reached $74 million.
2026-07-29
Tech
The World Cup Is Over. GR8_TECH Opens “The Locker Room” to Count What It Was Worth
Led by Dinos Doxiadis, Head of Sportsbook Business at GR8_TECH, the session will combine anonymized benchmarks with in-depth post-World Cup platform data on margin, player behavior, retention, and peak-load performance.
2026-07-23
Betting
Aston Villa and Betano Forge New Chapter with Landmark Three-Year Partnership Extension
The new multi-year renewal sees Betano as the Official Partner and cements a relationship built on shared ambition and growth
2026-07-23
Affiliate
N1 Sport Promo Wrap-Up: Results & Insights
N1 Partners experts reviewed the campaign results, analyzed the performance, and highlighted the key takeaways: which traffic sources delivered the best results, how audience behavior evolved, and which strategies can help affiliates achieve stronger performance with sports campaigns.
2026-07-22
Tech
RubyPlay Accelerates Brazil Presence with Betnacional Partnership
Wide selection of titles from RubyPlay and Koala Games launch with Flutter-owned local operator
2026-07-22
Crash Games
MyStake and BGaming Take Avia Masters to New Heights with Thrilling Real-Life Campaign
The newly released video follows a professional paraglider as he launches into the sky with nothing but his parachute and a smartphone.
2026-07-21
Tech
Pay4Fun Expands Brazilian Reach Through BetConstruct AI Integration
The payments specialist has integrated its financial infrastructure with BetConstruct AI, giving operators on the platform access to payment and compliance tools designed for Brazil's regulated betting market.
2026-07-20
Casino
KAPITO Gaming Cracks Open the Vault With ‘Big Fat Pig’: A 6×5 Cascade Slot Where Multipliers Combine Up to 100x
KAPITO Gaming has released Big Fat Pig, a bright, character-driven video slot that turns a face-off between two stubborn pigs — Sweety Pig and Goldie Pig — into a cascade-fuelled chase for gold.
2026-07-17
Betting
Midnite Announces Middlesbrough FC Partnership with Fan-first Initiative
The partnership will see the UK bookmaker be Middlesbrough’s front-of-shirt sponsor during the club’s historic 150th season.
2026-07-15
Casino
Spin Joy Games Unleashes Its Flagship 'Meduza's Fortune': A 7×7 Cluster Slot Where Players Choose How to Face the Gorgon
Spin Joy Games, the industry's Rising Star Game Provider 2026, has released Meduza's Fortune, a Greek mythology–themed 7×7 cluster-pays slot built around cascading wins, a character-collection mechanic and the studio's proprietary Remote Gaming Server (RGS).
2026-07-15
Affiliate
N1 Sport Promo: Earn More with Sports Traffic
The N1 Partners affiliate team has shared practical recommendations to help affiliates make the most of the final stage of the promotion.
2026-07-09
Casino
R. Franco Digital Launches Spin Fighters with Arcade-Inspired Combat Gameplay
The release places players in the centre of a head-to-head contest, allowing them to select two fighters before entering battle.
2026-07-07
Casino
Play’n GO Expands Colombian Footprint Through Betano Partnership
The agreement sees the premium sportsbook and casino brand, operated by Kaizen Gaming, offer Colombian players access to Play’n GO's most recognisable titles, including Book of Dead and Reactoonz, alongside the supplier's wider catalogue of games.
2026-07-07
Affiliate
Where to Drive Tier-1 Sport Traffic in July: FIFA World Cup Final & More
The N1 Partners team has made a list of the biggest sporting events this month to help affiliates plan campaigns and capture high-intent traffic.
2026-07-07
Gambling Law
Dutch Supreme Court Rejects Automatic Refund Claims for Illegal Online Gambling Losses
The judgment concludes that gambling agreements entered into with operators that did not hold a Dutch licence before the regulation of the market in October 2021 are not inherently invalid.
2026-07-06
Affiliate
Ainsworth Receives $2.7m US Tariff Refund
The repayment follows a ruling by the US Supreme Court in February, which determined that the IEEPA did not grant the authority to impose tariffs.
2026-07-03
Land
Rhode Island iGaming Hits Record as May Betting Handle Climbs 14%
The latest figures highlight the continued strength of the state's online casino market, where player demand drove total iGaming handle to $155.8 million, up 21% compared with May 2025.
2026-07-03
Gambling Law
Casino Guru Academy launches free self-exclusion course created with BetBlocker International
Rules for self-exclusion often vary between countries, regions, and operators. These differences can create gaps in player protection and make it harder for operators to manage.
2026-07-01
Tech
Hub88 Expands Portfolio with MadLab Gaming’s Provably Fair Casino Content
Aggregator adds transparent, high-volatility titles featuring player-controlled seed changes
2026-07-01
Affiliate
Sporting Risk Partners with Entain NCE
The agreement will see Sporting Risk supply its BetBuilder Suite to Entain across selected brands in the region, including Optibet, Klondaika, Laimz and Bwin.
2026-06-30
Gambling Law
UK Gambling Commission Opens Door to Industry Ideas in Bid to Strip Back Regulatory Complexity
The initiative, launched on Friday, calls for practical proposals that could simplify reporting obligations, clarify existing rules, or inform potential legislative refinements where appropriate.
2026-06-29
Gambling Law
Alberta Targets C$76m Windfall as Province Opens Doors to Competitive iGaming Market
The new market has already attracted significant industry interest, with at least 46 operators registered ahead of launch.
2026-06-29
Affiliate
Gamblers Connect Launches in House Platform and Refreshed Brand After Five Years
The new platform is the first iteration of the site built on technology designed and developed in-house, replacing a previous setup that relied on pre-set templates and third party page builders.
2026-06-29
Casino
Caesars Secures Three of Maine's Four Tribal iGaming Partnerships Ahead of Online Casino Launch
The agreement covers the Penobscot Nation, Mi'kmaq Nation, and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, extending Caesars' existing sports betting partnerships with the tribes into the online casino sector.
2026-06-26
Casino
1spin4win Brings a Jungle-themed Adventure, Lucky Selva Hold and Win, to the Reels
1spin4win, a trusted game provider, releases Lucky Selva Hold and Win, a title that blends a wildlife-inspired setting with the proven Hold and Win mechanics within a classic slot format.
2026-06-25
Gambling Law
VNLOK to Sue Meta Over Illegal Gambling Ads
The group, which represents major operators including Entain, bet365 and MGM Resorts, also confirmed it will file a complaint with the European Commission over what it describes as the “large-scale dissemination” of unlicensed gambling promotions on Meta’s platforms.
2026-06-22
Casino
PG Soft Locks and Loads with Arcade-inspired Zombie Blasters
Zombie Blasters is a 5 reel, 6 row video slot that is brought to life with bright pixelised graphics and animated arcade style symbols.
2026-06-22
Gambling Law
Brazil Federal Government Brings Experts Together to Shape Safer Regulated Betting Environment
With growth accelerating, user protection has been placed firmly at the centre of the agenda.
2026-06-18
Gambling Law
888 Secures Alberta Registration as Province’s Regulated iGaming Launch Draws Closer
According to the latest figures published by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), there are currently 47 registered gaming operators, 47 gaming-related suppliers, 13 platform providers and 15 service suppliers approved to participate in the market.
2026-06-17
Affiliate
Michigan Online Gaming Revenue Reaches $382.5m in May
The total represents a 3.1% increase compared to April, underlining the continued strength of the state's digital gambling sector despite mixed performance across individual verticals.
2026-06-17
iGaming Events
HockeyAllsvenskan Signs DBET as Main Partner in Multi-year Ice Hockey Expansion
DBET, which operates under Immense Group and focuses on the Nordic sport’s betting market, already works across basketball, handball, and other sports, and sees HockeyAllsvenskan as a natural next step in that growth.
2026-06-17
Affiliate
Game On: N1 Sport Promo Is Live
The promotion covers the biggest sporting and esports events of the season, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, Wimbledon, Formula 1, UFC Freedom 250, and many other major events. The promo runs from June 10 to July 20, 2026.
2026-06-12