According to a report published by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and H2 Gambling Capital, the European gambling industry generated €123.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in ...
Oliver Rink
Oliver is a respected authority in the industry, with a particular emphasis on regulatory developments, market trends, and the integration of blockchain technology. Oliver offers in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the forces driving change in the global gaming landscape. With a career spanning over a decade, Oliver has cultivated a deep understanding of the legal, economic, and technological factors shaping the industry. His work often highlights the challenges of compliance, the rise of decentralized platforms, and the growing influence of cryptocurrencies in online gaming. Recognized for his ability to anticipate trends and provide actionable insights, Oliver is a trusted resource for industry professionals, investors, and enthusiasts alike. His commitment to delivering accurate, well-researched content has solidified his reputation as a leading voice in the iGaming and blockchain communities.
EGBA Report Shows European Gambling Market Surges to €123.4bn in 2024, Driven by Online Growth UKGC Cracks Down on Promotional Offers in Push for Safer Gambling The United Kingdom gambling landscape is set to shift once more after the announcement of new UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) rules. The new measures look to overhaul how licensed gambling operators des...
Underdog Hits $1.225B Valuation with $70M Series C Raise Underdog has raised $70 million in the first close of its Series C funding, valuing the company at $1.225 billion. Spark Capital is leading the Series C round, which is expected to exceed $100 million...
BetMGM Fined $110K by Ontario Regulator Over Marketing Breaches BetMGM Canada has been awarded a $110,000 fine for Ontario gambling rules and regulations breaches. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) found that BetMGM Canada Inc. violated the Regis...
Oklahoma Senate Approves SB 585, Could Legalize Online Sports Betting with NBA Team Provision Oklahoma moved one step closer to legalized online sports betting across the state, after a bill narrowly passed through the Senate. Senator Bill Coleman and Representative Ken Luttrell introduced Sen...
Illinois Lawmakers Weigh Competing Bills to Regulate and Tax Fantasy Sports Two bills that could be pivotal to the future of daily fantasy sports (DFS) regulation in Illinois are currently being discussed. Two Competing Bills Offer Different Visions for DFS Regulation The two...
Connecticut General Assembly to Consider Three Gaming-Related Bills The Connecticut legislature continues to consider three pieces of legislation that could alter the state’s gaming law. Connecticut is one of the few states in the United States of America that permits...
Community Board Rejects Bally’s Bronx Casino in Heated Vote A Community Board in the Bronx, New York, has voted against a proposed Bally’s casino and hotel complex. Community Board 10 cast a non-binding vote 29-5 against the proposal to rezone a portion of Fer...
Robinhood Faces Massachusetts Probe Over March Madness Prediction Markets The Massachusetts securities regulator has launched an investigation into trading platform Robinhood and its prediction markets hub. Robinhood partnered with events contract company Kalshi to launch a...
OpenBet Finalizes $450 Million Management Buyout from Endeavor OpenBet has officially completed its $450 million management buyout from Endeavor Group Holdings. The acquisition closed on 24 March 2025 and transferred control to OB Global Holdings LLC, a newly for...
South Carolina Bill Names Crypto as Legal Tender for Online Wagering South Carolina lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize online sports wagering, including digital currencies. Senate Bill 444, introduced by Senator Thomas Davis, is the latest effort to bring a f...
Resorts World Las Vegas Faces $10.5M Fine for Nevada Anti-Money Laundering Failures, Will Companies Ever Understand Crypto? The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) have agreed to a proposed $10.5 million settlement, the second largest in Nevada gaming’s history. The settlement comes after ...
GambleAware Research Uncovers Higher Gambling Risks in People With ADHD and Autism Neurodivergent individuals are twice as likely to experience gambling-related harms, new research by GambleAware shows. The research, conducted by IFF Research in partnership with the University of Br...
Crypto Sportsbooks Still Not In Considerations as Maryland Adjusts Betting Tax Proposal Maryland lawmakers have reduced the proposed sports betting tax hike from 30% to 20%. In his budget highlights for the 2026 fiscal year, Maryland’s Governor, Wes Moore, suggested hiking the online spo...
High 5’s Misery Continues as Maryland Issues Cease-And-Desist The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has sent the social casino company a cease-and-desist letter. High Entertainment, doing business as High 5 Casino, operates a variety of products...
Arkansas Bill Targets Crypto Casinos and Unlicensed Online Gambling, Looks to Legalize iGaming Lawmakers in Arkansas have introduced a pair of bipartisan bills that would establish a legal framework for online casino gaming, as well as classifying the operation of unlicensed online gambling as ...
Michigan iGaming Growth Shows Potential for Crypto Casino The state of Michigan showed strong digital gaming revenue growth year-over-year despite a dip from January’s figures. Michigan Gaming Control Board data shows $268.5 million in gross digital receipts...
Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Take a Hit After Eagles Soar The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has released its revenue report for February, and it’s not pretty reading for sports betting operators. Crypto Books Likely Fare Better than Pennsylvania Operator...
Sportradar Acquires IMG Arena’s Sports Rights, Expanding Soccer, Tennis, and Basketball Coverage Sports betting data provider Sportradar Group AG has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IMG Arena and its rights portfolio from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. The acquisition aims to streng...
Brazil Parliament Reveals Match-Fixing Scandal: Are Crypto Betting Markets Being Used? A Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Match-Fixing and Sports Betting in Brazil has revealed extensive corruption within the country’s soccer industry. The 700-page report exposes criminal netwo...
Will the PROTECT Act Push Bettors Toward Crypto Sportsbooks? A new bill introduced in Congress is looking to ban all proposition bets on collegiate athletes. Rep. Michael Baumgartner has introduced the “Providing Responsible Oversight and Transparency and Ensur...
Nebraska Senate Advances Constitutional Amendment for Online Sports Betting Nebraska is now the frontrunner in the United States of America to next legalize online sports betting. LR 20CA proposes a constitutional amendment without a gambling regulatory framework. On 17 March...
Federal Judge Denies DraftKings, bet365 Motion to Dismiss in MLB Players’ NIL Lawsuit A federal judge has denied DraftKings and bet365’s attempts to dismiss a lawsuit filed by MLB Players, Inc. (MLBPI) surrounding the use of MLB players’ images and names. Judge Marston of the U.S. Dist...
Oregon Bill Looks to Shake-Up State Lottery Regulation The Oregon House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection has passed a bill that seeks to alter the state’s lottery regulations. House Bill 3115 aims to reduce lottery fraud, prevent tax exploita...
High 5 Games Faces Over 1,000 Criminal Charges for Illegal Gambling in Connecticut The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has suspended High 5 Games’ online gaming service provider license (OGSP) and is pressing over 1,000 criminal charges against it. The susp...
Robinhood to Offer Sports Event Contracts Nationwide, Could Pave The Way For Crypto Robinhood has announced the launch of a prediction markets hub that will offer events contracts on economics, politics, culture, and, notably, sports. The prediction markets hub, and corresponding con...
Underdog Fantasy Exits New York After $17.5M Settlement with Gaming Commission Underdog Fantasy will leave the state of New York after reaching a settlement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The settlement concerns operating unpermitted interactive fantasy sport...
Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Gains Momentum, But Key Questions Remain Hawaii has moved a step closer to legalizing online sports betting after House Bill 1308 passed its latest vote. HB 1308 was voted unanimously through the joint Senate committee, although four of the ...
Darts Player Prakash Jiwa Banned for Eight Years Over Match-Fixing Scandal Darts player Prakash Jiwa has been banned from all competitions for eight years after being found to have fixed four matches. Two months ago, a disciplinary hearing was held regarding four matches in ...
Ohio Lawmakers Push Back Against Governor DeWine’s 40% Sports Betting Tax Plan Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s proposal to double the tax rate on legalized sports betting may be axed from the budget plans by members of his own party. House Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart has v...