CDC Roundtable: G2E is unlike anything else in gambling Summary The CDC Roundtable previews the upcoming 25th Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas and captures why industry attendees call it “the place to be.” Participants — from BetMGM communications staff to journalists and behavioural-health professionals — describe G2E as a fast-paced, relationship-driven event where […]
Missouri Sports Betting Applications Due Friday For Day 1 Launch Summary Any operator wanting to be live for Missouri’s launch must have applications submitted by Friday. The Missouri Gaming Commission is accepting applications through Sept. 12 that will qualify for a temporary sports wagering licence to allow a Dec. 1 launch. The commission says meeting […]
Kalshi Trading Volume Soars As Football Betting Season Kicks Off Summary Kalshi saw trading spike to more than $300 million over the weekend as the US football season began, including $196 million on Sunday — its busiest day since last November’s election. Sports contracts made up over 95% of activity; football alone topped a quarter […]
California Sweepstakes Ban Bill Passes Senate Unanimously Summary The California Senate voted 36-0 to send AB 831 back to the Assembly after substituting language that would ban online sweepstakes casinos in the state. The bill was amended to ensure ordinary promotional sweepstakes run occasionally by businesses for marketing purposes are exempt. AB 831 was attached […]
NFL Betting App Downloads Down Without New Market Summary NFL betting app downloads in Week 1 fell versus last year when excluding challenger brands Fanatics and bet365, with Citizens and SensorTower data showing roughly 1.01 million first-time installs in the U.S. and Canada — a 10% drop year-over-year. Including Fanatics and bet365, downloads were up […]
Australian court freezes PE firm assets over ASIC gambling probe Summary Australia’s Federal Court has extended freezing orders against First Mutual Private Equity Pty Ltd and its director Gregory Cotton while the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) investigates suspected misuse of investor funds for gambling. The orders — first made on 15 August and […]
Betway Africa goes live with SkyControl, the world’s first PvP multiplayer crash game, across six markets Summary SkyControl, a PvP multiplayer take on the crash genre, has launched with Betway Africa across six markets: Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Botswana and Zambia. The product focuses on player-vs-player duels, pool battles, streamer-hosted rooms and esports-style tournaments, all […]
Webis Holdings partners with XST Capital Group to explore M&A options Summary Webis Holdings has appointed US investment bank XST Capital Group to identify and evaluate mergers, acquisitions and other value-enhancing opportunities, with the partnership effective from 8 September 2025. The mandate explicitly excludes any transaction involving Webis’ horse racing licence at Cal Expo in […]
Curaçao regulator strikes BC.Game licence revocation from register Summary The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has removed from its public register the names of companies previously listed as having their licences revoked, including BC.Game’s holding company Small House B.V. and Rabidi N.V. Both were earlier shown as revoked but are no longer publicly listed under Curaçao’s […]
SGLA blasts California over sweepstakes gaming ban approval Summary The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has condemned the California Assembly Governmental Organisation Committee’s approval of Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), which would prohibit online social games that use sweepstakes promotions. The SGLA warns the move could wipe out more than $1bn in annual economic activity […]
