Play971 goes fully live as the UAE’s first authorised online sportsbook and iGaming platform Summary Play971, run by Coin Technology Projects LLC and based in Abu Dhabi, went fully live on 15 December 2025 as the United Arab Emirates’ first authorised real‑money online sportsbook and iGaming site for eligible users inside the country. The platform […]
Buenos Aires Province mandates biometric identification for online gaming platforms Summary The Government of the Province of Buenos Aires has made biometric identification and facial recognition mandatory for all authorised online gaming and sports betting platforms operating in the province. Minister of Government Carlos Bianco said the measure is intended to help prevent and tackle […]
Indian Gaming Association urges Congress to act on prediction market betting | Yogonet International Summary The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has called on the US Congress to intervene over sports betting offered through prediction markets, warning that regulatory inaction threatens tribal sovereignty and consumer protections. IGA chairman David Z. Bean said these sports-related contracts violate […]
Bangladesh pushes to criminalize match-fixing after BPL scandal Summary The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is working with the government to create a law that would criminalise match-fixing, following a major corruption probe in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The Integrity Unit counsel, Mahin M. Rahman, said nine players were barred from this year’s BPL auction […]
Prediction markets revenue could top $10B by 2030, according to Citizens | Yogonet International Summary Citizens analysts project prediction markets could deliver more than $10 billion in annual revenue by 2030, rising from a current run rate near $2 billion. Monthly trading volumes are around $10 billion today, while the report estimates an underlying event-sensitive […]
At least four Cambodian casinos damaged by Thai bombing as border conflict moves towards Poipet Summary Thai authorities confirmed they bombed a logistics centre close to Poipet, the well-known Cambodian border casino town, amid an intensifying border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Cambodia says at least four casinos along the border were damaged by Thai […]
Bally’s chair eyes complete restructuring of Star, could dismantle corporate office Summary Soo Kim, chairman of US casino operator Bally’s Corp and newly appointed chairman of Australia’s Star Entertainment Group, has indicated the possibility of tearing down Star’s corporate structure in favour of stronger property-level management. Kim told the Australian Financial Review that the company […]
S&P downgrades Genting to ‘negative’ on US, Singapore investments Summary S&P Global Ratings has revised Genting Group’s outlook to “negative”, citing elevated risk from large, ongoing capital investments in New York and Singapore. Genting New York plans a $5.5bn upgrade to turn Resorts World New York City into a full-scale casino (including a $600m upfront […]
iGB-Pentasia Salary Survey: Analysis of 2025 developments shaping sector pay Summary The iGB-Pentasia Salary Survey 2025 provides a final, consolidated view of pay across the iGaming sector, breaking remuneration down by seniority and role. The survey highlights AI as the dominant force reshaping required skills and team structures, while hiring remains focused on mid-to-senior hires […]
World Cup 2026: Product readiness, innovation and a data-driven focus at Kambi Summary Kambi’s SVP Trading, Simon Noy, explains how the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup—48 teams, 104 matches across the US, Canada and Mexico—creates an unprecedented opportunity for sportsbooks in regulated markets. The provider is positioning its platform around AI-powered pricing, deep Bet Builder […]
