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iGaming industry news directly from Operators, Affiliates, B2B platforms. Industry updates about Casino and Sportsbook Affiliates and Operators.

USA
Trump’s budget bill faces criticism over gambling tax changes President Donald Trump's new budget bill, the "Big Beautiful Bill' is facing severe criticism over tax changes that could harm professional gamblers
trump's budget bill faces criticism over gambling tax changes
KSA
KSA applies a penalty payment on influencer LeftlanePapi The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) fined YouTuber LeftlanePapi for repeatedly promoting and participating in illegal online gambling activities via his channel. KSA
ksa applies a penalty payment on influencer leftlanepapi
Bally’s Corporation
Intralot to acquire Bally’s Interactive in $3.18B deal Intralot S.A. and Bally’s Corporation have officially agreed to a major sale deal of Bally's International Interactive business for €2.7 billion ($3.18
intralot to acquire bally's interactive in $3.18b deal
New Jersey
New Jersey to approve the ban on online sweepstakes casinos New Jersey prepares to approve a ban on online sweepstakes casino operations this week, joining other states repressing the controversial gaming model.
new jersey to approve the ban on online sweepstakes casinos
New Zealand
New Zealand proposed a 15-license model for online casinos New Zealand proposed 15 licenses for online casino operators through an auction, as the new legislation aims to limit online sports betting
new zealand proposed a 15 license model for online casinos
Curacao
Curaçao targets illegal gambling operators Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board (CGA) has issued a strong warning to gambling companies operating from the island without a proper local license.
curaçao targets illegal gambling operators
Lithuania
Lithuania introduces new restrictions on gambling ads The Lithuanian Gambling Authority restricts gambling advertising from July 1, 2025. The measures, approved last year, ban all external gambling ads. The
lithuania introduces new restrictions on gambling ads
betsson
Betsson ordered to repay €500K to Swedish gambler Sweden’s Supreme Court has ruled that Betsson must repay more than €500,000 to a Swedish player after finding that the company allowed
betsson ordered to repay €500k to swedish gambler