Responsible innovation: The MGA’s vision for AI in iGaming Summary The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is drafting what it expects to be the gaming industry’s first dedicated AI governance framework. The voluntary framework is intended as a practical guide for licensees as AI moves from experimental projects into core operational use, and is being developed […]
Europe leads the charge: Why instant payments are transforming iGaming Summary Europe’s embrace of instant payments is reshaping iGaming player expectations, compliance frameworks and operator strategies. Paymix Pro COO Mina Mitkova argues SEPA Instant and open banking are turning real‑time, account‑to‑account (A2A) payments from a differentiator into a baseline requirement. Faster deposits and withdrawals improve […]
Light & Wonder to pay Aristocrat $127.5 million in Dragon Train settlement Summary Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder have settled their dispute over Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train game. Light & Wonder will pay US$127.5 million after acknowledging that information obtained from Aristocrat was used in developing Dragon Train and another title, Jewel of […]
Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Bury the Hatchet with New Settlement Summary Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Light & Wonder have agreed to settle litigation in Australia and the US relating to alleged misuse of Aristocrat trade secrets used in two Light & Wonder games. Light & Wonder will pay US$127.5 million in compensation, acknowledge use of […]
Stats Perform Becomes FIFA’s First Official Betting Data & Streaming Rights Distributor Summary Stats Perform has signed a landmark global deal with FIFA to become the organisation’s first official worldwide distributor of betting data and betting streaming rights. The agreement grants Stats Perform exclusive rights to distribute official betting data and live video streams for […]
New York online sports betting hits record $26.3 billion handle in 2025 | Yogonet International Summary Author (punchy): This one matters — big numbers, bigger market share for the giants and a chunky tax windfall. If you work in iGaming, finance or regulation, skim the stats now. Online sports betting in New York reached a […]
Tennessee targets CFTC-registered platforms over sports-linked event contracts Summary Tennessee’s Sports Wagering Council has issued formal cease-and-desist orders to three CFTC-registered platforms — Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com — demanding they stop offering sports-linked event contracts to Tennessee residents, void pending contracts and provide full refunds by 31 January. The council says federal CFTC registration does […]
Google releases India gaming ad policy update Summary Google will ban advertisements for rummy and daily fantasy sports (DFS) targeting users in India from 21 January 2026, updating its Gambling and games policy to comply with local law. The move follows India’s Promotion and Regulations of Online Gambling Bill 2025, which prohibits the promotion of […]
Indiana Weighs Plans for a $750M Casino in Indianapolis Summary The Indiana legislature is debating Senate Bill 244, filed by Sen. Aaron Freeman, which would let Full House Resorts relocate its gaming licence from Rising Sun to Marion County (downtown Indianapolis) and develop a proposed $750m casino. The bill would require a $25m licensing fee, […]
Harry Reid International Airport Unveils Sweeping Modernization Plan Summary Clark County has unveiled a long-range modernisation plan for Harry Reid International Airport aimed at preventing the facility from becoming a bottleneck for Las Vegas’ booming events and tourism sector. The airport, which handles nearly 65 million passengers a year, is projected to reach practical capacity […]
