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The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined Costa Rica-based Chestoption Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada €3.1 million (US$3.59 million) for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players without a licence. The regulator found that Dutch players were able to register, deposit funds, and participate in online casino games through three websites operated by the company: Vave.com, Vave-luck.com, and 67evav55.com. According to the KSA, the platforms were at least partially targeted at the Dutch market. Evidence cited included Dutch-language affiliate marketing, betting markets covering the Eredivisie football league, and insufficient geo-blocking measures preventing access from the Netherlands. The authority also identified several…

Gambling group Entain has warned that illegal gambling promotions targeting UK consumers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread across social media platforms, with activity expected to intensify during the men’s World Cup. The company published research identifying a coordinated ecosystem of offshore gambling operators, influencers, celebrities, tipsters and content creators promoting unregulated betting products to UK audiences. The report identified more than 30 unregulated gambling websites, including Stake, Rainbet and Duelbits, actively targeting UK consumers. Researchers found 72 instances of UK-facing promotional activity and detected gambling-related content across platforms including Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Twitch and Kick. According to…

The Star Entertainment Group has named Ameet Patel dual CEO of The Star Brisbane and The Star Gold Coast, placing the former Bally’s Corp executive in charge of the company’s two Queensland integrated resorts. Patel joins a growing group of former Bally’s executives taking senior roles within Star following Bally’s Corp’s investment in the Australian casino operator. Earlier this year, former Bally’s executive John Koster was appointed CEO of The Star Sydney. Late last year, Bally’s Corp and the Mathieson family’s Investment Holdings Pty Ltd acquired a controlling 61% stake in Star. Under the transaction, Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim became…

Austria’s coalition government is close to finalising a major overhaul of its gambling legislation, with negotiators from the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), and NEOS expected to resolve remaining issues this week. The reform, which is expected to be finalized before Austria’s summer parliamentary recess, would end one of Europe’s last remaining online gambling monopolies after the current licence expires in 2027. A leaked draft from the Ministry of Finance suggested a fully open licensing system could replace the current single-operator model. While the coalition has broadly agreed on liberalising the market, key disputes remain…

Illinois lawmakers adjourned for the summer without advancing Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to merge the Illinois Gaming Board and the state Racing Board, delaying a regulatory overhaul that would have shifted key gambling industry decisions away from public meetings. The proposal, included in Pritzker’s budget plan, would have replaced the two appointed boards with a Department of Gaming Regulation and Enforcement. His office said the change would “improve efficiency, strengthen accountability and ultimately better serve the public.” The existing boards publicly deliberate gambling licenses and disciplinary matters involving an industry with historical links to organized crime. Under the proposed structure,…

Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached an estimated MOP9 billion ($1.12 billion) in the first 14 days of June, with the pace of growth slowing after the start of the FIFA World Cup, according to a note from Citigroup. The investment bank said Macau’s daily GGR run rate averaged about MOP586 million in the week ended June 14, down 20% from May’s average daily revenue of roughly MOP729 million. The figure was also 16% lower than the approximately MOP700 million daily average recorded during the first week of June. Citi attributed the softer performance to the start of the…

The legendary 40-year-old video game franchise has officially blasted its way onto the casino floor with the Bomberman Slot Machine from Konami Gaming! In this video, we’re testing our luck on Konami’s highly anticipated licensed slot series, featuring the debut launch titles: Bomberman Blast and Bomberman Boom. Both games are housed on Konami’s brand-new, award-winning Solstice 49C cabinet, which features a stunning 49-inch float-mounted, 4K Ultra HD C-curve display and booming spatial audio. If you’re a fan of retro gaming nostalgia mixed with high-impact casino action, this is a slot machine you absolutely have to see in action! THE BOMBER…

A coalition of prediction market operators, including Kalshi, Crypto.com and Polymarket, has sued Kentucky over a newly enacted tax on prediction market transactions, arguing that the levy is discriminatory and conflicts with federal law. The lawsuit, filed in Kentucky state court by the Coalition for Fair Markets, challenges a 14.25% excise tax on prediction market operators’ transaction fees that was approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in April. Prediction markets allow users to buy, sell, and trade event contracts tied to the outcomes of real-world events, ranging from elections and economic indicators to sports and weather forecasts. The plaintiffs contend…

California’s Jamul Casino Resort has appointed Marcus Lucero as Vice President of Casino Operations, adding an executive with more than 20 years of experience in the gaming sector. In the position, Lucero will oversee the property’s casino operations, including slots, table games, poker and player development. His responsibilities will include managing operational performance and revenue initiatives across those areas. “I’m honored to join the exceptional team at Jamul Casino Resort during such an exciting period of growth,” said Marcus. “The property has established itself as one of the premier gaming destinations in Southern California, and I look forward to working alongside…

In this article, 1xBet celebrates PSG’s historic 2025–26 campaign, highlighting the club’s five-title season, back-to-back Champions League triumphs, and the shared pursuit of excellence that underpins their longstanding partnership. The final whistle of the main Champions League match officially marked the end of the 2025–26 club football season. For PSG, this year will forever be etched in the history of world sports in golden letters: reaching the decisive stage of Europe’s most prestigious club competition and winning the coveted trophy for two seasons in a row is the natural outcome of hard work, a demonstration of the team’s high level…

Formula 1 will continue racing in Nevada until 2037 after a new ten year extension was signed by Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. The newly minted agreement between race organizers, Clark County officials, and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority ensures the long term placement of the global motorsport event on the official racing calendar. The event has built a massive footprint in Southern Nevada since its high profile debut in 2023. Drivers compete on a 6.2 kilometer street circuit along the famous Strip, reaching speeds that surpass 322 kilometers per hour while racing past iconic local landmarks. Over…

In this article, 1xPartners shares practical strategies to help affiliates capitalize on the world’s biggest football tournament, from building pre-event engagement and optimizing conversion funnels to maximizing player retention and long-term monetization throughout the competition. From June 11 to July 19, national teams from 48 countries will compete in the world’s most prestigious football tournament. This global sports festival has a powerful socio-cultural impact, extending its appeal far beyond the traditional football community. For affiliates, it is a unique opportunity to turn tournament excitement into real profit. The 1xPartners team has put together a comprehensive set of recommendations to help…

iGaming software provider SOFTSWISS received top industry honours for its Game Aggregator and Prediction Markets Platform at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2026 and SiGMA Asia Awards 2026, respectively. The company’s Game Aggregator was named Best Game Aggregator at the SiGMA Europe Awards, marking its fourth award of 2026 and its second major industry recognition within a month following its Game Aggregator of the Year win at the SBC Awards Europe 2026. The product currently offers more than 40,000 games from over 300 providers across 24 regulated jurisdictions and maintains 99.999% uptime to support uninterrupted gameplay during peak traffic periods. “One…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup could become the biggest betting event in history, with global wagering projected to exceed $50 billion as sportsbooks and prediction markets prepare for a surge in activity during the expanded tournament. The competition, which began yesterday in Mexico City and concludes six weeks later at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will feature 48 teams competing across 104 matches, 40 more than the 2022 edition. Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon estimates global wagers on the tournament could surpass $50 billion, up from more than $35 billion during the 2022 World Cup. The increase is expected…

Galaxsys is set to launch Instawin, a new fast-paced gaming product that combines social media-style scrolling with instant betting outcomes. The game, scheduled for release this month, introduces a swipe-based mechanic that presents players with a series of instantly resolved betting events. Each swipe reveals a new “postcard moment” containing a win-or-lose outcome without any waiting period or build-up. Galaxsys described Instawin as a departure from traditional fast games, designed to resemble the experience of browsing a social media feed while incorporating instant betting results. According to the company, the game features a visually simplified postcard-style reveal system and a…

Flutter Entertainment will delist its ordinary shares from the London Stock Exchange on August 3, with the final day of LSE trading scheduled for July 31, 2026. The FanDuel owner will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker FLUT. Flutter said it had applied to the Financial Conduct Authority to cancel its listing on the Official List and asked the LSE to remove its shares from the main market. Under current FCA rules, shareholder approval is not required if regulatory conditions are met, while at least 20 business days’ notice is required before delisting. Flutter…