iGaming
Ontario regulator fines Malta-based Booming Games $70,000 over banned auto-play feature
The AGCO imposed a CA$70,000 penalty on Booming Games (Malta) Ltd for supplying slot games with a prohibited auto-play feature.
20 Aug•2 min read
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iGaming
UAE gaming regulator and Abu Dhabi financial centre ink cooperation deal
The UAE's gaming regulator signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial authority to coordinate oversight, signalling deeper integration.
28 Aug•2 min read
iGaming
Ten Maltese Players Set for 2026 Esports Nations Cup in CS2 and Rocket League
Ten Maltese players take on Counter-Strike 2 and Rocket League at the 2026 Esports Nations Cup as Malta builds its esports pathway.
28 Aug•2 min read
Latest iGaming
Malta’s game development sector gets diplomatic push at gamescom 2026
Ambassador Marlene Bonnici visited GamingMalta’s booth at gamescom 2026, highlighting Malta’s growing games ecosystem and its role in Vision 2050.
07 Sept•1 min read
gamescom 2026 Day 2: Malta's Education-to-Industry Talent Pipeline in Focus
Day 2 of gamescom 2026 puts the spotlight on how Malta's educational institutions are feeding talent into the game development sector.
07 Sept•1 min read
Mozzartbet exits Malta iGaming market as group pivots to domestic licences
Mozzartbet Group is leaving Malta's online gambling market on October 1, ceasing its MGA-licensed operations to focus on locally regulated markets.
04 Sept•2 min read
UAE gaming regulator and Abu Dhabi financial centre ink cooperation deal
The UAE's gaming regulator signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial authority to coordinate oversight, signalling deeper integration.
28 Aug•2 min read
Ten Maltese Players Set for 2026 Esports Nations Cup in CS2 and Rocket League
Ten Maltese players take on Counter-Strike 2 and Rocket League at the 2026 Esports Nations Cup as Malta builds its esports pathway.
28 Aug•2 min read
Africa's weak age checks expose iGaming operators to regulatory risk
African age verification systems fail to block underage gamblers, raising player protection concerns for operators and regulators.
21 Aug•2 min read
Bally's Intralot H1: online surges, UK tax hike costs €34m in Q2 EBITDA
Bally's Intralot reported €544.2m H1 revenue, led by online growth, but the UK's remote gaming duty increase from 21% to 40% cost €34m in Q2 EBITDA.
21 Aug•2 min read
Florida lawsuit targets payment processors in sweepstakes crackdown, setting potential US precedent
Florida AG sues Stake, VGW and payment firms Yodlee, Trustly, Worldpay, alleging illegal gambling via sweepstakes model.
21 Aug•3 min read
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Malta's iGaming sector watches nervously as UK gambling reform threatens Pandora's box
The UK's decision to scrap the 'aim to permit' rule could trigger a full Gambling Act overhaul, unsettling Malta-based operators with UK exposure.
21 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
QuinnBet fined £609,104 by UK Gambling Commission for AML and safer gambling control failures
QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited will pay £609,104 after a UK Gambling Commission review uncovered serious AML and safer gambling control failures.
21 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
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Caliente.mx lands main sponsorship for SiGMA North America in Mexico City
Mexican betting brand Caliente.mx becomes main sponsor of SiGMA North America, set for Mexico City in September 2026.
21 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Why prediction market operators should look at Malta's Type 3 gaming licence
The regulatory classification of prediction markets determines licensing and cross-border viability. Malta's Type 3 gaming licence offers a fit that other EU jurisdictions lack.
21 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Danish betting spend surges 20% YoY in June 2026, signalling strong Nordic demand
Danish betting spend reached DKK 1.2 billion in June 2026, up 20% year-on-year. The data offers positive market signals for Maltese iGaming operators.
21 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Ontario regulator fines Malta-based Booming Games $70,000 over banned auto-play feature
The AGCO imposed a CA$70,000 penalty on Booming Games (Malta) Ltd for supplying slot games with a prohibited auto-play feature.
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Investment
Catena Media Q2 revenue flat at €9.5m as it builds automated marketplace to cut search dependency
Catena Media posts flat Q2 revenue of €9.5m as EBITDA falls 46%; CEO cites organic search headwinds as the firm invests in an automated marketplace.
14 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Employment
Betsson’s Málaga tech hub: Malta remains key, no job losses
Betsson has moved to reassure the Maltese iGaming sector that its new 3,000 sqm tech hub in Málaga will not reduce its headcount or presence in Malta.
14 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Economy
Project EVERSIO takes BLAST Roots S3 title as Malta's esports scene gains momentum
Project EVERSIO won the BLAST Roots S3 championship. CEOE6PO came second. GamingMalta highlights grassroots esports growth.
14 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Investment
Esports betting calendar signals year-round opportunity for Maltese operators
New calendar from iGB and DATA.BET provides projected betting volumes for major esports tournaments, helping operators plan offerings.
14 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Yggdrasil enters Bulgaria through alphawin deal, strengthening Balkan footprint
Malta-based iGaming firm Yggdrasil partners with Bulgarian operator alphawin, expanding its reach in the maturing Balkan market.
13 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Curaçao court voids Aviator LLC trademarks, Spribe gains ground in global IP war
Curaçao court invalidates two Aviator trademarks held by Aviator LLC after default judgment, handing Spribe a strategic win in a multi-jurisdictional battle.
11 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Infingame: Milliseconds of delay cost iGaming operators real revenue
Infingame data shows that even fractional seconds of delay reduce player retention and acquisition ROI for iGaming operators.
10 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Corporate Governance
Playson promotes insider to VP of Commercial Partnerships in strategic restructure
Malta-based iGaming supplier Playson has appointed Denys Koshel as its first VP of Commercial Partnerships, merging account management and emerging markets into one function.
09 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
DraftKings goes on offence against Kalshi and Polymarket after mixed Q2
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins accuses prediction rivals of harming trust as the operator posts a Q2 earnings miss but sees stock rise 8% on optimism.
07 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
M&A
Genius CEO confirms battle between sportsbooks and prediction markets for customers
Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke says the fight for customer acquisition between sportsbooks and prediction markets is escalating, validating the $1.2bn Legend buy.
07 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Delbet rolls out major crypto gaming update with new blockchain features
Delbet launches a major platform upgrade featuring faster crypto transactions, a new game suite, and integrated ledger systems.
07 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
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Amy Howe's $21m golden parachute five times bigger than first reported
Former FanDuel CEO Amy Howe's exit package is worth $21.2m, nearly five times the $4.37m initially reported, according to Flutter filings.
07 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Betty fined C$120,000 in Ontario after underage accounts went undetected for two years
Betty Gaming faces a C$120,000 AGCO fine after 23 underage users created accounts, with nine depositing and gambling. The compliance lapse lasted two years.
07 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Investment
FeedConstruct lands global data and streaming rights for Malta Premier League
FeedConstruct partners with Malta Premier League for exclusive worldwide video streaming and data rights, boosting the league's global commercial value.
07 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Investment
Playtika retains guidance as Q2 revenue climbs but user base shrinks
Mobile games group Playtika reported higher Q2 revenue and profit but points to lower-end of full-year guidance amid cautious consumer outlook.
06 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
UK scraps 'aim to permit' rule in retail gambling crackdown
UK PM Andy Burnham has announced plans to scrap the 'aim to permit' rule for retail gambling, giving local councils new powers to block betting shops and adult gaming centres.
06 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
M&A
LeoVegas takes Tiger sportsbook to UK market as in-house strategy matures
LeoVegas Group launches its proprietary Tiger sportsbook in the UK across three brands, marking the latest step in a two-year strategy to control its tech stack.
06 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Malta's gaming sector pivots to B2B as licences fall and economic contribution rises
The MGA's 2025 annual report reveals a strategic shift toward B2B services, with 24 of 38 new applications in that segment, even as total licensed entities declined.
05 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Investment
Prediction markets upend sports betting as Flutter CEO departs amid strategic turmoil
Flutter's CEO exit and slashed guidance highlight how prediction markets are reshaping the iGaming landscape, with implications for Malta's sector.
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Flutter CEO exits as new chief signals international pivot – what it means for Malta
Peter Jackson steps down after nine years; Dan Taylor takes over amid US slowdown. The shift could refocus attention on Malta's iGaming hub.
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Regulation
Dubai crypto exchange linked to $4bn Iranian gambling network
A Dubai-based crypto exchange processed $4 billion for Iranian gambling sites, raising red flags for regulators and licensed operators worldwide.
05 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Finnish MP visits SiGMA Malta HQ as iGaming regulation draws political attention
Finnish MP Sinuhe Wallinheimo visited SiGMA's Malta headquarters, underscoring the island's role as a global iGaming hub under regulatory scrutiny.
05 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Investment
Wynn Resorts Confirms Sept 2027 UAE Opening, Budget Up $600M on Iran Conflict
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05 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Investment
Penn Entertainment bets $20m on Alberta online market, eyes Ontario-style recovery
Penn Entertainment commits $20m to Alberta's regulated online market, betting on a repeat of its Ontario success to turn around its loss-making interactive division.
05 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
MGA severs ties with seven sites falsely claiming Maltese licences
MGA cuts ties with seven websites falsely claiming Maltese gaming licences, warning consumers to verify operators before playing.
03 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
M&A
Betsson seals €64.5 million acquisition of Rhino Entertainment’s Canadian B2C business
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03 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Investment
Genius Sports raises guidance again after Q2 revenue jumps 65%
Genius Sports lifted full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance for the second straight quarter after Q2 revenue beat expectations at $195.5m.
03 Aug 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Investment
SportPesa falls under UAE investor control in African betting shake-up
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Black Cube Ties Evolution's UK Settlement to Court Fight Over Regulator Contacts
The Israeli intelligence firm behind the Evolution dossier argues the UKGC fine and failed Galaxy deal prove its case.
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IGSA targets 2025 modernisation of iGaming payments and AI standards
The International Gaming Standards Association is overhauling its standards for payments, AI and cybersecurity to meet new industry demands.
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Regulation
MGA certification opens doors to multiple markets as CT Interactive hits 111 approved titles
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27 Jul 2026•READ ARTICLE →
Regulation
Brazil's top court links online betting to gambling ban, creating regulatory risk for operators
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has suspended a ruling on land-based gambling after a justice argued online betting cannot be separated from games of chance.
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Stakelogic and Bingoal go direct: a sign of shifting iGaming integration strategy
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OneHazel Wins SiGMA Asia Pitch 2026
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Italy's bingo crisis deepens as regulator warns of market failure
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52 total articles
Infingame: Milliseconds of delay cost iGaming operators real revenue
10 Aug3 min read
Playson promotes insider to VP of Commercial Partnerships in strategic restructure
09 Aug2 min read
DraftKings goes on offence against Kalshi and Polymarket after mixed Q2
07 Aug3 min read
Genius CEO confirms battle between sportsbooks and prediction markets for customers
07 Aug2 min read
Delbet rolls out major crypto gaming update with new blockchain features
07 Aug2 min read
Amy Howe's $21m golden parachute five times bigger than first reported
07 Aug2 min read
Betty fined C$120,000 in Ontario after underage accounts went undetected for two years
07 Aug3 min read
FeedConstruct lands global data and streaming rights for Malta Premier League
07 Aug2 min read
Playtika retains guidance as Q2 revenue climbs but user base shrinks
06 Aug3 min read
UK scraps 'aim to permit' rule in retail gambling crackdown
06 Aug2 min read
LeoVegas takes Tiger sportsbook to UK market as in-house strategy matures
06 Aug2 min read
Malta's gaming sector pivots to B2B as licences fall and economic contribution rises
05 Aug3 min read
Prediction markets upend sports betting as Flutter CEO departs amid strategic turmoil
05 Aug4 min read
Flutter CEO exits as new chief signals international pivot – what it means for Malta
05 Aug2 min read
Dubai crypto exchange linked to $4bn Iranian gambling network
05 Aug2 min read
Finnish MP visits SiGMA Malta HQ as iGaming regulation draws political attention
05 Aug2 min read
Wynn Resorts Confirms Sept 2027 UAE Opening, Budget Up $600M on Iran Conflict
05 Aug3 min read
Penn Entertainment bets $20m on Alberta online market, eyes Ontario-style recovery
05 Aug2 min read
MGA severs ties with seven sites falsely claiming Maltese licences
03 Aug1 min read
Betsson seals €64.5 million acquisition of Rhino Entertainment’s Canadian B2C business
03 Aug2 min read