Hard Rock Bet, the fast-growing betting and gaming brand, rolled out a new slots-like sports betting product to customers in Florida. Navigating the established gambling laws, the product of the Seminole Tribe-owned betting operator is inspired by historical racing and designed in a way to provide engaging experiences.
The leading online gambling software provider, EvenBet Gaming, debuted the first-of-its-kind Spins Poker product during SiGMA Central Europe. Developed in a way to increase revenue and customer engagement, the product is expected to resonate well with a wide range of players.
At the SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards, Casino Guru was recognized with the "Best Affiliate 2025" honors, highlighting the company's ability to navigate players to the safest casinos and offering the best online casino database. Matej Novota, Casino Guru’s Head of Casino Research, spoke with excitement about the accolades, saying: "Winning the Best Affiliate 2025 award at the SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards is a meaningful milestone for us as we approach the end of the year. At Casino Guru, we are honored to be recognized in this category."
Business and finance
Resorts World, one of the bidders for one out of three NY casino licenses, predicted significant proceeds for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). While the Authority estimated receiving $1.8bn between 2026 and 2029, Resorts World projected that if it receives a license, MTA's proceeds may hit $2.5bn in the same period.
Sportradar announced the closing of the milestone acquisition of IMG Arena and its betting rights asset. Confirming the completion of the strategic takeover, the company said it expects a boost in adjusted EBITDA, revenue and product development. At the same time, the acquisition helps Sportradar grow its range, now covering more than 1 million matches every year.
At a time when PENN Entertainment and ESPN are set to part ways, the latter announced a new agreement with DraftKings. As a result, ESPN designated DraftKings as its official sportsbook and odds provider partner. The latter company is expected to assume the role effective December 1, 2025.
Brightstar Lottery released its third quarter financial results, reporting strong revenue growth. The company's revenue increased by 7% year-over-year in Q3 2025 to $629m. According to Brightstar Lottery, the revenue uptick is the result of "7.9% same-store sales growth reflecting strength across jurisdictions and game types."
Regulation and laws
A new bill in Wisconsin proposes gambling expansion with the introduction of online sports betting. The proposal seeks to set the right balance for all stakeholders, while enabling bettors to place wagers on sports from anywhere in the state. Still, lawmakers have a lot of work to make this happen, considering that currently, Wisconsin restricts gambling activities only to tribal lands.
Million Games, an up-and-coming iGaming studio, obtained a license in Sweden. The company successfully secured permission from Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Authority. The move represented a major achievement as it paved the way for Million Games' expansion in its home market.
Across the ocean, the American Gaming Association (AGA) published a new survey on player behavior titled "American Attitudes Toward Gaming 2025." In its report, the Association revealed that Americans continue to opt into regulated gambling and highlighted positive trends for the industry.
Moreover, AGA attacked prediction markets by creating a new tracker of lost tax revenue. The aforementioned tool displays in real-time what tax proceeds are lost across the country to prediction market platforms. Increasing constantly, the sum, according to the tracker at the time of writing, stands at $126.5m.
In the UK, the license of one casino operator was suspended by the Gambling Commission. The gambling watchdog announced the immediate suspension of the license of VGC Leeds Limited, citing "serious concerns" tied to alleged breaches related to regulations for money laundering.
Equally as important, Labor MPs are growing their support for increasing the gambling tax. Such a gambling tax rise may bring invaluable funds for an important social program that would benefit families with more than two children. The same program is set to fight child poverty across the country.
Elsewhere in the UK, NetBet settled with the Gambling Commission for £650,000 after the gambling watchdog uncovered breaches related to social responsibility and anti-money laundering. Not unexpectedly, the sum would benefit socially responsible causes. Under the settlement, NetBet agreed to undergo an independent audit. This probe will analyze and assess the operator's controls, policies and procedures.
In nearby France, a trade group focusing on the gambling industry, the Association française des jeux en ligne, warned that the country's illegal gambling market continues to grow. The trade group estimated that the proceeds of unlicensed online gambling operators so far in 2025 has reached the mind-blowing €2bn. Just as concerning, the group said that some 5.4m players are using the services of online gambling companies without a license.
Responsible gambling
The award-winning gambling blocking software provider and supplier of tools enabling people to quit online gambling, Gamban, celebrated a major milestone by reaching 1m downloads. The monumental achievement came shortly after the company celebrated its 10th anniversary. Gamban's milestone reaffirmed its relentless dedication to helping as many people as possible to quit gambling, while maintaining an independent position in the industry.
After a massive investigation of the FBI that embroiled a number of famous NBA insiders, the gambling regulator in Michigan, the Michigan Gaming Control Board, responded by tightening rules on sports betting. This week, the Board confirmed new obligatory measures that seek to ensure the integrity of sports while granting bettors a fair chance to win their wagers.
The voice of the industry
Ahead of ICE Barcelona 2026, Clarion Gaming is deepening engagement with Spanish partners. The company confirmed that its content team is getting near the finalization of the Agenda of activities for the upcoming show. Notably, the updated program will include a range of hot topics concerning Spanish-speaking countries and jurisdictions.
Earlier in the week, Casino Guru News released an interesting report focusing on AI lottery numbers. The comprehensive analysis comes at a time when, across the globe, news headlines mention fortunate lottery winners who asked AI chatbots and used AI-powered tools to get the winning numbers right.
