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Online gaming now accounts for over 25% of the U.S. gaming market

In August 2024, the U.S. gaming industry maintained an impressive growth streak that has lasted for 42 consecutive months.

Betting on the 2024 US Election fuels billion-dollar market

Betting on the 2024 US presidential election has become a booming industry, with more than $1.2 billion already wagered on one platform alone, Polymarket.

Problem gambling grows along with revenue in Massachusetts

Online gambling revenue continues to grow around the country as more states legalise it, along with it grows problem gambling.

NBA enforces stricter gambling rules to protect game integrity

The NBA has introduced stricter gambling regulations to safeguard the integrity of its games, particularly targeting players with two-way and 10-day contracts. This move, supported by major sportsbooks like FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM, aims to prevent betting scandals.

Ecuador revokes sports betting advertising ban

Ecuador has lifted the ban on advertising for sports betting, reshaping the financial landscape of the sports and media sectors.

Canada’s gambling industry sees surge in digital fraud: Report

TransUnion Canada’s latest report outlines the alarming trends in digital fraud during the first half of 2024 attempts across various industries, with the gambling industry standing out as a primary target.

Digitain ties up with Colombo Sport in Dominican Republic

iGaming platform provider Digitain has partnered with Colombo Sport, a regulated retail operator in the Dominican Republic.

Arizona’s betting market sees mixed results

Arizona's sports betting market experienced a mixed performance in July, with year-on-year growth in both handle and revenue, but a dip compared to June. Players wagered a total of $410.1m (£313.7m/€376.6m), showing an increase from $323.2m in July 2022, but a decline from $454.1m in June 2024.

Ontario regulator fines NorthStar Gaming for geolocation fail

NorthStar Gaming has been fined by Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for alleged breaches of iGaming regulatory framework.

Brazil faces legal battles over betting regulations

Brazil is in the midst of a heated legal battle over its betting regulations. The release of an approved list of operators by the Department of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has sparked lawsuits from excluded companies.