In a sweeping move, the Indian government has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which effectively seeks to outlaw all real-money gaming platforms—whether based on skill, chance, or both. The bill passed swiftly through the Lok Sabha, signaling a complete reversal from the more lenient regulatory stance adopted just two years […]
Kalamba Games Unleashes Ninjaz vs Narcos 2 Slot
Kalamba Games has fired up the reels with the launch of Ninjaz vs Narcos 2, a high-octane slot that pits stealthy ninjas against ruthless narcos in an 80’s-style showdown. With a 6×5 grid, 5,120 paylines, and a max win of 20,000x the bet, this release delivers plenty of action for players who enjoy feature-packed gameplay. […]
Online Gambling Operators in the Philippines Shift to Encrypted Apps as Senate Eyes Tighter Controls
Online gambling firms in the Philippines are adopting new tactics to stay accessible despite recent regulatory crackdowns. According to The Philippine Star, operators are migrating from e-wallet integrations to encrypted messaging apps and e-commerce platforms to reach users. This pivot follows an order from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), requiring digital wallet services like […]
Evoplay Names Alex Malchenko Head of Sales Amid Global Growth Push
Evoplay has announced a key leadership move alongside a major market debut, as the award-winning game studio continues its push into new territories. Alex Malchenko, a driving force behind the company’s commercial momentum since 2022, has been promoted to Head of Sales. The promotion coincides with Evoplay’s official launch in Ontario, Canada, through a partnership […]
Stake Empowers Indie Creators with Launch of Stake Engine
Stake has taken a bold step toward reshaping iGaming content creation with the launch of its remote game server, Stake Engine — a platform designed to give indie developers the tools and speed needed to bring fresh ideas to market. More than 6,000 developers have already joined the initiative, which allows creators to publish their […]
Illegal Gambling Still Grips Nearly a Third of U.S. Market, AGA Warns
Despite the rapid growth of legal sports betting and online gaming, a new report from the American Gaming Association (AGA) finds that nearly one-third of all gambling in the U.S. still happens outside the law. Americans are funneling an estimated $673.6 billion a year into unregulated gambling, costing states billions in lost tax revenue and […]
Galaxy Entertainment Q2 Revenue Climbs on Capella Boost and Packed Event Lineup
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) posted strong second-quarter results for 2025, driven by the early performance of the new Capella at Galaxy Macau and a surge in entertainment traffic. Net revenue hit $12.0 billion, up 10% from a year earlier and 8% from Q1. Adjusted EBITDA reached $3.6 billion, rising 12% year-on-year and 8% sequentially. For […]
ELA Games Launches Jungle Mayhem Shooter ‘Shoot Happens’
ELA Games has fired up its game portfolio with the launch of Shoot Happens, a quirky, jungle-themed arcade shooter that combines fast-paced action with sharp decision-making and escalating rewards. Players are thrown into a three-wave battle against bizarre jungle monsters, each carrying progressively higher win multipliers — culminating in a dramatic face-off with a boss […]
ESPN BET Launches FanCenter, a Game-Changer for Fantasy Football Players
This summer, ESPN BET and PENN Entertainment are rolling out FanCenter, a new feature designed to blend fantasy football and sports betting into one streamlined experience. Targeted at fantasy football players, FanCenter will offer personalized betting markets tied to users’ favorite teams, players, and fantasy lineups—all within the ESPN BET app. By linking ESPN Fantasy […]
Vietnam Eyes Singapore-Style Casino Entry Fee for Locals as Thailand’s Gambling Push Stalls
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is preparing to revamp its gambling regulations, with plans to implement a casino entry fee model similar to Singapore’s. According to VietnamNet, locals will be required to pay VND2.5 million (around US$100) for 24-hour access to casinos. This change signals a shift away from the current full financial screening process and […]
