Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital is using artificial intelligence-based monitoring systems in its fight against online gambling websites, with around 3.2 million such pages blocked to date. “We remain committed to seeking and using technology developed by the nation’s youth,” Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid said. According to Hafid, online gambling operators continue to duplicate and disguise websites to avoid detection by automated systems. “Basically, the content continues to replicate,” she said. “One site can grow to 75 sites and continue to camouflage itself to avoid detection by crawlers. However, that is no reason for us to continue…

Safer Gambling Week 2025 produced 281,000 deposit limits from 153,960 account holders across the UK and Ireland, according to data from the Betting and Gaming Council. The figure represented a 41% increase from the previous year during the annual safer gambling campaign, which ran from November 17 to 23. Data released following the campaign also showed a fourth consecutive annual rise in the number of unique account holders using at least one safer gambling tool during the initiative. The campaign involved betting operators, casinos, bingo clubs, amusement arcades, and online gaming companies operating within the regulated sectors in the UK…

The Betting and Gaming Council has released a new careers video series focused on employment opportunities within Britain’s regulated betting and gaming industry, as an effort to outline the sector’s role in the UK economy, jobs market, and communities. The initiative features staff from across the industry and examines the types of roles available in the regulated sector, including why employees value their work, how career pathways differ across the industry, and the importance placed on customer focus and maintaining high standards. According to the BGC, Britain’s regulated betting and gaming sector supports 109,000 jobs across the UK, offering opportunities…

Companies and individuals have less than one month left to submit nominations for the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026, with entries closing on Thursday, 11 June. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September, the ceremony will welcome 400 professionals to Lisbon’s MEO Arena, located directly next to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, home of the Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 and SBC Summit 2026. The Affiliate Leaders Awards launched in 2025 to honour the companies and individuals shaping the future of affiliate marketing across global sports betting and iGaming. The ceremony gives shortlisted nominees high-profile exposure and recognition in front of operators, affiliates, and suppliers from around the…

Italy’s illegal online gambling market has grown into a €20 billion ($22.5 billion) shadow economy driven increasingly by smartphones, social media, and rapidly replicating “mirror sites”, despite one of Europe’s toughest gambling advertising bans, according to a new report by Data Room Nexus Observatory. More than 4.5 million Italians accessed unauthorised gambling platforms during the first three months of 2026, generating more than 13 million sessions across illegal websites and apps. Researchers monitored around 500 gambling-related websites but said the true scale of the market was likely significantly larger because much of the ecosystem operates through private messaging channels and…

BetMGM has partnered with Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino ahead of the venue’s opening on Saturday, May 16. The new dayclub, developed by Clique Hospitality Group, is designed as a sports and pop culture poolside destination that merges live entertainment with sports viewing. The opening celebration will feature a live performance by rapper Snoop Dogg. “Tailgate Beach Club underscores Nevada’s central role in BetMGM’s strategy as the epicenter of its omnichannel advantage, uniting premier MGM Resorts destinations with a leading digital betting platform,” BetMGM said. “Activating at a flagship Strip location where live entertainment and sports culture…

Three New Mexico tribes sue Kalshi over their activity, which they believe is sports betting? It was bound to happen. The Pueblos and the Mescalero Apache Tribe have initiated legal action in federal court, alleging that the prediction market platform is facilitating illegal sports gambling on tribal lands. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs claim the New York based company is violating federal gaming laws and tribal sovereignty by allowing wagers on sporting events within their jurisdictions. The Pojoaque, Sandia, and Isleta Pueblos argue that the platform lacks the necessary geofencing technology to block access within tribal territories. According to the…

California’s Black Oak Casino Resort is celebrating its 25th anniversary after growing from a small casino into a destination resort with gaming, lodging, dining, and family entertainment facilities. The property, operated by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, opened on May 15, 2001, in Tuolumne County in a metal building that housed a few hundred slot machines. Over the last 25 years, the site has added gaming, hospitality, recreation, and retail offerings across the resort campus near Tuolumne City and Sonora. Property additions over two decades One of the earliest major expansion projects took place in 2005 with the addition…

Oklahoma’s effort to restrict online sweepstakes casino models has stalled after Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed Senate Bill 1589, leaving unregulated online casino websites and apps accessible in the state. The veto, recorded on the Oklahoma State Legislature’s website on May 7, came after SB 1589 cleared both chambers with wide support. The Senate approved it 48-0 in March, while the House passed it in early May.  Introduced by Tulsa Republicans Sen. Todd Gollihare and House Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert, the bill sought to criminalize online social casino games using dual-currency systems. Such structures, commonly used by sweepstakes casinos, typically…

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order on Thursday prohibiting executive branch employees from using or disclosing nonpublic information to profit from prediction markets, as states increase scrutiny of the rapidly growing sector. The order applies to more than 30,000 Wisconsin state employees and bars workers from sharing insider information with spouses, relatives, or others who could use it to place profitable wagers on prediction market platforms. Violations could result in dismissal, referral to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission or criminal investigation. Prediction markets, including platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, allow users to trade contracts tied to the outcomes…

Red Rock Resorts reported record net revenue for the first quarter of 2026 as the company continues to see strong performance across its Las Vegas operations. According to financial results released on Thursday, net revenue reached 507.3 million dollars, representing an increase of 1.9 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite the rise in revenue, net income for Red Rock Resorts declined by 3.8 percent to 82.7 million dollars. The company also reported a slight decrease in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, which fell 1.2 percent to 212.6 million dollars. Management noted that…

Fast Track was one of the companies participating in BiS SiGMA South America 2026, held in early April in São Paulo. During the event, Yogonet interviewed Muriel Le Senechal, the company’s Regional Commercial Manager for Latin America. In the interview, she highlighted the strategic importance of Brazil for Fast Track, as well as the need for personalization and education in a segment marked by regional differences and rapid evolution. Another key topic was the use of artificial intelligence, which, according to the executive, is at the core of Fast Track’s operations. The technology allows the company to analyze data in…

iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS will attend SiGMA Asia 2026 to connect with operators targeting growth in Asian markets. From stand 2566, the technology provider will present solutions aimed at helping operators reduce time-to-market across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining compliance readiness across its product ecosystem. As one of the most diverse iGaming regions globally, Asia continues to present varying player preferences, regulatory frameworks, and operational requirements across markets. During the exhibition, SOFTSWISS representatives will discuss strategies for product launches, localisation, and scalable operations tailored to both established operators and newcomers to the region. Prediction markets will be one of the key…

Minnesota lawmakers approved legislation on Tuesday that would ban prediction market operations in the state, potentially making it the first explicit state-level prohibition on the fast-growing industry and setting up a legal clash over federal authority. The measure, inserted into a broader public safety bill days before the legislature concluded its 2026 session, passed the Minnesota House 100-32 and the Senate 57-9. The legislation now heads to Governor Tim Walz, who is expected to sign the bill or allow it to become law without his signature. If enacted, the law would take effect on August 1 and prohibit prediction market…

Formula 1 has officially named FanDuel as its first official betting operator for the United States and Canada. The partnership was announced just before the Miami Grand Prix and establishes a multi-year agreement between the racing series and the North American sportsbook. This deal marks a significant expansion for FanDuel as it integrates its services directly into the digital landscape of international motor racing. Under the terms of the agreement, FanDuel will gain access to Formula 1 assets to create specialized betting products for its user base of approximately 17 million people. The integration will be visible across official digital…

A proposed expansion of Goa’s offshore casino industry has hit a legal roadblock after the Bombay High Court at Goa barred a new 2,000-capacity casino vessel from operating on the Mandovi River. In an order issued on May 6, Justices Valmiki Menezes and Amit Jamsandekar ruled that the 112-metre, seven-storey MV Deltin Royale cannot enter Panaji Port without a valid certificate of survey confirming its seaworthiness. The court further directed that even if the required certifications are secured, the vessel would still need prior approval from the court before being allowed to sail into the port. The ruling prevents the…