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

Hong Kong
Hong Kong bets on basketball to cut budget deficit A special administrative region of China, Hong Kong, is reportedly considering legalizing bets on basketball, aiming to address the city's budget deficit.
hong kong bets on basketball to cut budget deficit
Alea
Alea Unveils New Client Area to Boost iGaming Operations Alea, the award-winning casino game aggregator, reveals its redesigned Client Area offering a toolset to enhance usability, efficiency, and customization.  To succeed
alea unveils new client area to boost igaming operations
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s gaming market hits $529.1M in January Pennsylvania’s gaming market hit $529.1 million in January, a 10.9% increase compared to January 2024’s $477.2 million, though it fell slightly short
pennsylvania's gaming market hits $529.1m in january
Philippines
Philippine Senator calls for tighter cryptocurrency rules Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for stricter regulations on cryptocurrency use by filing a Senate Resolution. Sherwin Gatchalian finds serious threats
philippine senator calls for tighter cryptocurrency rules
Brazil
Brazil’s SPA orders AML and CTF policy submissions The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) in Brazil requires licensed operators to submit their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing policies by
brazil's spa orders aml and ctf policy submissions
Bally’s Corporation
Bally’s considers investing in struggling Star Entertainment According to The Australian Financial Review, U.S. casino giant Bally’s Corporation is eyeing an investment in Australia’s biggest casino operator, Star Entertainment. 
bally's considers investing in struggling star entertainment
SiGMA Eurasia
The Art of Crypto: 0xProcessing and Pokras Lampas at SiGMA 0xProcessing, a leader in crypto payment solutions, teams up with contemporary artist Pokras Lampas for an immersive experience at SiGMA Eurasia 2025.
the art of crypto 0xprocessing and pokras lampas at sigma
DraftKings
DraftKings gets a ‘Junk’ rating from Fitch An American gambling company offering sportsbooks and daily fantasy sports services, DraftKings received its first-ever rating from Fitch. Fitch acknowledges that DraftKings
draftkings gets a ‘junk’ rating from fitch