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Japanese lawmakers pass bill targeting illegal online gambling

3 June 2025 at 7:42am UTC-4
Japan’s House of Representatives has passed a bill this week aimed at tightening the regulations around illegal online gambling. The bill, which Japan’s ruling and ...

Ohio Governor warns of rising addiction amid moves to legalize igaming

3 June 2025 at 6:10am UTC-4
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has warned of the risks associated with legalizing igaming, lawmakers in the state consider allowing online poker, casino games, and other forms of ...
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Bangladesh launches online gambling crackdown

29 May 2025 at 6:57am UTC-4
The Criminal Investigation Department of the Bangladesh police has launched a national crackdown to combat illegal online gambling. It is one of the first enforcement actions ...

Rhode Island igaming revenue up 128% YoY in April

29 May 2025 at 5:45am UTC-4
Online gaming revenue in Rhode Island hit US$4.7 million last month, the second highest figure since the state became the seventh to launch igaming in March 2024. This month ...
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Online gambling market projected to be worth US$153 billion by 2030

28 May 2025 at 5:56am UTC-4
The global gambling market is predicted to be worth US$153.57 billion in 2030, according to research by market analysts Research Insights. According to the analysts, global ...

Wyoming regulator issues illegal igaming warning

23 May 2025 at 7:34am UTC-4
The Wyoming Gaming Commission has published a warning about websites offering casino gambling products. The warning, aimed at residents and visitors to the state, concerns ...

Ontario igaming sector enjoys second best revenue month

23 May 2025 at 7:24am UTC-4
The igaming sector in the Canadian province of Ontario has recorded its second best month for revenue since launching in 2022. Figures released by the market’s managing ...

Pennsylvania igaming revenue rises 31.3% year-on-year in April

20 May 2025 at 6:29am UTC-4
Pennsylvania’s latest igaming revenue figures for April show a dramatic 31.3% rise, with revenue increasing from US$173.4 million to US$227.7 million year-on-year. The ...
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SBC Summit Americas: Why affiliate marketing is one misstep away from crisis

19 May 2025 at 4:45pm UTC-4
Affiliate marketing still drives significant player acquisition, but its margin for error is shrinking fast. As more states enact their own privacy laws and regulators turn a ...

New Jersey igaming revenue up 25.2% YoY in April

19 May 2025 at 4:19pm UTC-4
New Jersey igaming revenue rose 25.2% year-on-year in April, reaching US$235.2 million from US$187.9 million at the same time last year. The New Jersey Division of Gaming ...

Study highlights risks of igaming in Laramie County, Wyoming

16 May 2025 at 9:14am UTC-4
According to the results of a study published by data analyst Datacorp and shared by the Cheyenne Police Department, online gamblers in Laramie County pose a greater risk of ...

SBC Summit Americas: The regulation of social media influencers in betting – is prevention possible? 

15 May 2025 at 12:33pm UTC-4
At SBC Summit Americas' Affiliate Leaders Summit, industry leaders tackled a pressing issue facing operators, affiliates, and content creators alike: how can influencer marketing ...

SBC Summit Americas opens in Florida this week 

11 May 2025 at 10:12am UTC-4
SBC Summit Americas will welcome around 10,000 industry professionals from across the Americas and further afield to the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale ...

Igaming market on target to reach US$153.57 billion by 2030

9 May 2025 at 6:45am UTC-4
The global igaming market could be worth US$153.57 billion by the end of the decade, report from market research firm Grand View Research estimates. Expansion of the world's ...

Ohio lawmaker drafts bill to legalize online poker and casino games

7 May 2025 at 6:43am UTC-4
Ohio may soon be considering a bill that seeks to legalize online gambling, introducing virtual poker and casino games to residents in the state. Representative Brian Stewart ...