Gamban becomes main sponsor of Danish esports team Summary ECSTATIC, a Danish esports team competing in Counter-Strike 2, has named Gamban its main sponsor in what is reported as the sport’s first harm-prevention sponsorship deal. The team rejected gambling sponsors in favour of a partnership that will fund a community Discord hub providing anonymous peer […]
PAGCOR executive says technology advancements aiding rise in illegal online gaming operators Summary PAGCOR Vice President for Human Resource and Development Group, Dr Angelito Domingo, warned that rapid technological advances are enabling a surge in illegal online gaming operators, creating instability for legitimate businesses. Speaking at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Regulators’ Forum at Newport World Resorts […]
Danish tax minister calls for talks on gambling reform Summary Denmark’s Minister of Taxation, Rasmus Stoklund, has formally called on parties in the Danish Parliament to begin negotiations on new measures to tackle gambling-related harm. The proposals centre on tighter marketing controls (including a proposed whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling ads during sports broadcasts), stronger prevention […]
Here is how Nigeria made ₦597 billion off your data bill in 2024 Summary Nigeria collected ₦597.65 billion in VAT from the information and communication sector in 2024 — driven largely by telecoms and rising data consumption. That figure marks a 122.31% increase from the ₦268.84 billion recorded in 2022. Data usage almost doubled in […]
Comtrade Gaming to expand reach of in-house studio CG Games via partnership with Interwetten Summary Comtrade Gaming has struck a deal with long-established operator Interwetten to integrate its in-house studio, CG Games, into Interwetten’s casino portfolio. The agreement will make CG Games’ titles available to Interwetten players across multiple markets, reinforcing both companies’ focus on […]
Cyberpunk 2077 Officially Unveils Slick New Release Summary CD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk 2077 has a fresh, officially endorsed clothing drop via Insert Coin Clothing. The new collection celebrates Johnny Silverhand’s band, Samurai, and is available for pre-order. Key pieces include a Samurai Reunion Tour T-shirt, a Samurai hoodie and a Samurai racing jacket, all featuring […]
The Download: computing’s bright young minds, and cleaning up satellite streaks Summary Today’s Download roundup from MIT Technology Review highlights two main strands: computing innovators under 35, and a growing problem for astronomy caused by sunlight-reflecting satellites. The piece introduces the computing honourees — young researchers building new AI chips, specialised datasets and safety-assessment methods […]
California lawmakers unanimously approve online sweepstakes ban, bill heads to Governor Newsom Summary California’s legislature has passed Assembly Bill 831, a unanimous ban on online dual-currency sweepstakes that resemble gambling. The measure cleared the Assembly 63-0 after passing the Senate without opposition and was backed 20-0 in the Governmental Organization Committee. The bill now goes […]
Sri Lanka: An integrated resort experience takes root in Colombo with Nuwa, at City of Dreams Summary City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened on 2 August 2025, delivering South Asia’s first integrated resort to Colombo. The complex pairs Nuwa — a 113-key ultra-luxury hotel managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment — with the much larger […]
Missouri nears sports betting launch as nine operators apply for mobile licences ahead of December 1 go-live date Summary Nine sportsbooks have submitted applications to the Missouri Gaming Commission as the state prepares for a mobile sports-betting launch on 1 December. DraftKings and Circa have already been granted untethered licences (no casino or team partner […]
