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Krafton India Accused of Selling User Data: Legal Case Sparks Industry-Wide Privacy Concerns

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-14 07:47:10

India’s gaming market has seen meteoric growth, but with expansion comes exposure. This April, Krafton India – the studio behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) – found itself at the center of a major legal storm. Accusations of selling user data for profit triggered an FIR, a court-ordered investigation, and industry-wide debate about privacy standards in […]

Sweden to Close Final Land-Based Casino as Parliament Declares They “No Longer Serve Their Purpose”

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-11 10:10:53

In a landmark decision that marks the end of an era for Sweden’s gambling industry, the Swedish parliament (Riksdag) has voted to close the country’s last remaining land-based casino. The April 2, 2025 decision will see Casino Cosmopol Stockholm permanently cease operations by January 1, 2026, effectively ending land-based casino gambling in Sweden and signaling […]

Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Legislation Advances: Breaking Down the Watershed Bill

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-09 09:40:45

Mississippi’s House Gaming Committee approved the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act in February 2025, setting December 8, 2025, as the target launch date for mobile betting statewide. This breakthrough legislation caps years of failed expansion attempts beyond retail-only wagering while establishing a framework to recapture an estimated $500 million in gambling dollars currently flowing to […]

Cloudbet Launches No-Limit Dota 2 Markets: A New Era for Esports Betting

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-09 09:29:31

Cryptocurrency sportsbook Cloudbet has shattered esports betting conventions by introducing no-limit wagering for April’s premier Dota 2 tournaments. Announced from Willemstad, Curaçao on April 1, 2025, this industry-first initiative removes maximum stake restrictions for ESL One Raleigh (April 7–13) and PGL Wallachia Season 4 (April 18–26), positioning competitive gaming alongside traditional sports in betting status. […]

Midnite Named Official Betting Partner of World Snooker Championship 2025

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-08 11:03:08

The UK-based esports betting platform Midnite has secured a landmark partnership with the World Snooker Tour, becoming the official betting and casino partner for the prestigious 2025 Halo World Snooker Championship. This strategic alliance marks Midnite’s first major venture into traditional sports sponsorship and signals an evolving relationship between the worlds of esports and conventional […]

Western Australia Imposes Record AU$100M Penalties for Gambling Non-Compliance

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-07 08:52:24

Western Australia has dramatically overhauled its gambling regulatory framework, implementing some of the most stringent penalties in the nation’s history. The reforms, which took effect in February 2025, represent a watershed moment in the state’s approach to gambling oversight following damning findings from the Perth Casino Royal Commission. Key Takeaways: Maximum penalties increased from AU$100,000 […]

League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational 2025: Comprehensive Betting Preview

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-04 09:26:24

Among the premier esports betting events in 2025, the upcoming League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational stands out as a significant opportunity for wagering enthusiasts seeking to capitalize on high-level competitive play. Key Takeaways: League of Legends MSI 2025 scheduled for June 27-July 12 in Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum $2 million prize pool and qualification implications for […]

Italy Overhauls Land-Based Casino Regulations in Major Gaming Industry Reform

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-03 08:20:59

Italy is implementing sweeping changes to its land-based casino regulations as part of a broader effort to modernize its gambling industry. The reforms aim to boost compliance, combat illegal gambling, and strengthen player safeguards across one of Europe’s largest gambling markets. Key Takeaways: Italy’s Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) is doubling casino inspections […]

Ontario’s iGaming Success Inspires Canadian Provincial Reforms

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-02 10:30:02

Ontario’s regulated iGaming market, launched in April 2022, has become a blueprint for Canadian provinces seeking to combat black-market gambling while boosting tax revenue. With $63.3 billion in wagers and $2.2 billion in revenue in FY2023–24, Ontario’s success has spurred Alberta, British Columbia, and others to adopt similar models. Key Takeaways Ontario’s regulated iGaming market […]

Uzbekistan Sets $4.4M Capital Requirement for Online Gambling Operators

Jeremy Olson

2025-04-01 08:39:37

Tashkent, Uzbekistan – January 1, 2025 – Uzbekistan has implemented one of the world’s most stringent regulatory frameworks for online gambling, setting high financial and compliance barriers to combat illegal operations and ensure market integrity. The reforms, enforced by the National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP), aim to formalize the sector while prioritizing consumer protection […]