News

iGaming news & industry updates

Regulatory developments, market trends and operational insights from the iGamingUK team — updated regularly.

UKGC

UK Gambling Act Reform: Where Things Stand in 2026

White Paper reforms are landing in stages. Stake limits in force, financial risk checks live, and more still to come. What UKGC licensees need to know.

February 2026 · 5 min read

Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes Casino Market Surges — What Operators Need to Know in 2025

The US sweepstakes sector's rapid expansion — market data, regulatory shifts, and implications for new entrants.

March 2025 · 6 min read

Crypto

Crypto Casino Regulation: The Evolving Picture in 2025

How regulation of crypto gambling is shifting across key jurisdictions — Curacao reform, MiCA, and what operators should do.

February 2025 · 5 min read

Managed Services

Why Operators Are Outsourcing Casino Management in 2025

The economics and operational logic of outsourced casino managed services — why the trend is accelerating.

January 2025 · 4 min read

Regulation

Sweepstakes Casino Regulation: US States to Watch

Several US states reviewing the sweepstakes model. The regulatory risk landscape heading into 2025.

December 2024 · 5 min read

M&A

iGaming M&A: Deal Activity Picks Up Heading Into 2025

Renewed momentum in iGaming deal activity — sweepstakes assets attracting significant buyer interest.

November 2024 · 4 min read

UKGC

UKGC Compliance Updates: What Operators Must Act On

Significant guidance changes in 2024. What UKGC-licensed operators need to review and address.

October 2024 · 6 min read

Operations

Lessons From 57 Projects: What Actually Goes Wrong at Launch

The most common and costly mistakes made when launching a casino — and how to avoid them.

August 2024 · 7 min read

Marketing

Affiliate Marketing for Casino Operators in 2024

What works, what has changed, and how to build affiliate relationships that deliver long-term value.

July 2024 · 5 min read

Licensing

Curacao Licensing Reform: What Operators Actually Need to Do

A plain-English explainer of what has changed and the practical steps operators need to take.

June 2024 · 5 min read

Company Updates & Client News

Archive: 2020–2024

Client News

Prepare for BetScene

Bet Scene, a brand new Casino with eyes on the global Crypto market, is set to launch under the stewardship of iGamingUK.

6 December 2024

M&A

M&A Success: Apps4Web and Sword Media

Sword Media has successfully merged with former competitor Apps4Web in a deal valued at roughly 5 million EUR, brokered by iGamingUK.

2 June 2024

Sweepstakes

Vegas Gems Enters the US!

Vegas Gems has officially launched in the majority of US states as the newest Sweepstakes Casino in the space, built on proprietary technology.

9 September 2023

Client News

Vidabet.com Goes Live

Vidabet, a brand new Sportsbook & Casino operating on the SoftSwiss platform, has launched under the guidance of iGamingUK.

20 March 2023

Client News

VGWPlay & Ferrari F1 Partnership

VGW, a giant of the Social Casino industry and a frequent client of iGamingUK, announces a partnership with the Ferrari F1 team.

1 March 2023

Client News

Nocturne Studios Partners with Jelly Entertainment

Nocturne Studios announces a partnership with Jelly Entertainment, bringing all content to regulated and grey markets in Q2 2023.

1 November 2022

Sweepstakes

Wow Vegas is Here!

Hot on the heels of its Crypto Casino twin Wow Casino, Wow Vegas has launched into the growing Sweepstakes market with iGamingUK support.

1 August 2022

Client News

WOW Casino Goes Live!

WOW Casino — a Crypto-only Casino featuring games from NetEnt, Pragmatic Play and Betsoft — launches with iGamingUK leading operations.

9 September 2021

Client News

CSGOBook Rebrands to CSGOLuck

iGamingUK helped CSGOBook rebrand to CSGOLuck as the business moves towards a Platform-first approach with an entirely proprietary platform.

21 June 2021

Client News

Slotbox Launches!

Slotbox, a new Curacao licensed Casino featuring both FIAT and Crypto payments, has launched with the support of iGamingUK.

April 2021

Licensing

CSGOBook Successfully Awarded Curacao Licence

CSGOBook has successfully applied for and been awarded a Curacao licence with iGamingUK managing the entire application process.

1 March 2021

Client News

BetPlanet Successfully Launches in Madagascar

BetPlanet, managed by iGamingUK on a daily basis, has successfully launched in Madagascar after receiving approval on their licence.

16 February 2021

Company News

iGamingUK Agrees Terms with Rokker Network

iGamingUK has agreed to provide ongoing Casino Consultancy to The Rokker Network and its various businesses.

5 January 2021

Client News

Superbets App Signs Its 30,000th User

Superbets, a Free to Play Sports Prediction App managed by iGamingUK, achieves the milestone of 30,000 registered users.

12 December 2020

Client News

Royalbet.com Posts First Year Results

Royalbet, wholly managed by iGamingUK, posts Y1 results showing more than 18,000 new users during 2020 despite Covid disruption.

9 December 2020