Nevada Judge Denies Crypto.com Sports Contract Injunction Summary Federal Judge Andrew Gordon has refused Crypto.com’s request for an injunction that would have allowed the firm to keep offering sports event contracts in Nevada. The decision contrasts with an earlier ruling from the same judge that had allowed Kalshi to continue operating under an injunction. Crypto.com […]
Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire Summary Israel and Hamas were preparing for indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, as hopes rose for a possible ceasefire and a hostage exchange under a U.S. peace framework. Israel dispatched a delegation led by negotiator Ron Dermer, while an Egyptian official […]
Bally’s Bronx Casino Progress Pushes Trump’s Company Toward a Big Payday Summary Bally’s Corporation has cleared a key local hurdle in its bid to build a proposed $4 billion casino and resort on the former Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx. A Bronx advisory panel voted 5–1 to advance the proposal to […]
India’s online gambling ban ‘derails high-potential sector’, industry expert warns Summary iGaming strategist Japneet Singh Sethi warns India’s recent blanket ban on online gambling has inflicted heavy damage on a rapidly growing digital sector. The clampdown has reportedly cost jobs, paused marketing and sponsorship deals, and hit a broad ecosystem including affiliates, fintech, cloud services, […]
SOFTSWISS to spotlight 2026 iGaming Trends at SiGMA Central Europe 2025 Summary SOFTSWISS, a global iGaming technology provider with over 15 years’ experience, will appear at the SiGMA Central Europe Summit 2025 in Rome (3–6 November). The company will launch its 2026 iGaming Trends Report on 5 November during the “2026 iGaming Trends Marathon” at […]
Indian authorities ask for feedback on new regulations strictly governing Esports and social gaming | AGB Summary The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has published draft rules titled the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025, and is seeking public feedback until 31 October. The framework aims to promote innovation in esports […]
AGA issues guidelines on mitigating crypto laundering in AML best practises Summary The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published a 64-page guide setting out anti-money laundering (AML) best practises for the gambling industry, with a substantial section dedicated to combating crypto laundering. The guidance arrives amid heightened regulatory scrutiny after several high-profile laundering cases and […]
UK gambling sector faces tax hike as survey estimates 1.4M problem gamblers Summary The UK gambling industry is under fresh political pressure after Chancellor Rachel Reeves signalled that bookmakers and online casinos should be “paying more” ahead of the autumn budget. The Gambling Commission published a large annual survey — more than 19,000 respondents — […]
Credit transactions in gambling to end in Sweden by April 2026 Summary Sweden will ban gambling-related credit transactions from 1 April 2026. Licensed operators and agents will be prohibited from processing payments funded by credit cards, bank loans, overdrafts or other forms of borrowed money. Licencees must introduce technical and commercial measures to block credit […]
Evolution–Light & Wonder Dispute Splits Between Court and Arbitration Summary The long-running legal battle between Evolution and Light & Wonder has reached a procedural turning point: a Nevada federal court has ordered that Evolution’s trade secret claims be sent to arbitration under a 2021 licensing agreement, while allowing Evolution’s patent infringement claims to stay in […]
