Audit: $520M for Celebrity Deals vs $60M for Responsible Gambling
A 5W audit estimates U.S. gambling operators spent $520 million on celebrity endorsements in 2025, versus $60 million on responsible gambling initiatives.
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VGW Founder Laurence Escalante Resigns as CEO and Chairman
VGW founder Laurence Escalante has stepped down as CEO and Chairman after six months on leave. The move comes as the company faces regulatory pressure in the United States.
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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Ban on Online Sports Betting
Ohio representatives introduced the Save Ohio Sports Act to ban online sports betting and restrict several wager types. Online betting accounted for $786.0 million of April’s $800.1 million total wagers.
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South Africa Leads Africa’s Online Gambling Market in 2025
South Africa generated $5.2 billion in gross win in 2025, with 63% coming from online gambling. Nigeria ranked second as regulatory fragmentation shapes growth.
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Michigan Judge Orders Kalshi to Halt Sports Markets
A Michigan court has ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports event contracts in the state and to implement licensed third-party geolocation controls. The company faces a potential $120,000 daily fine for non compliance.
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Indiana and Maine Bans Drive Sweepstakes Casino Exits
Operators are withdrawing from Indiana and Maine ahead of July sweepstakes casino bans, while Iowa expands enforcement authority. Additional states have introduced new restrictions in 2026.
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Localisation Gains Strategic Weight in Regulated iGaming Markets
Localisation is becoming a key factor in regulated iGaming markets. Suppliers such as Greentube balance global blockbusters with market specific titles to support growth.
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US Bill Targets Stock Trading and Prediction Markets by Officials
A bipartisan proposal would prohibit senior US officials from trading individual stocks and participating in prediction markets. The bill introduces profit forfeiture and percentage based penalties.
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Dutch Gambling Tax Increase Delivers Revenue Far Below Forecast
The Netherlands’ phased gambling tax increase generated significantly less additional revenue than projected. Lower gross gaming revenue offset much of the higher tax rate.
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Georgia Proposes 5% Tax for Foreign Online Gambling Licences
Georgia has submitted draft legislation to create a 5% GGR tax licence for operators serving only foreign customers. Georgian citizens would be blocked from these platforms.
