Another week has passed by, so it’s time to learn more about some of the key news for the gambling sector. As always, we at Nostrabet.com have researched everything you need to know and found a lot of interesting news that we’d like to share. As always, read everything until the end to learn more about it.
Danish Gambling Spending Increases by 1.4% in March
A recent report from the Danish Gambling Authority shows a 1.4% year-on-year increase in the amount people spent on gambling in March 2025 compared to last year. One reason for this is the country’s growing online casino sector.
Speaking of online casinos, the country’s gambling regulator shows a 6.4% increase in their popularity. On the other hand, betting, land-based casinos, and gaming machines experienced a small decline. This is a clear sign that most gamblers in Denmark prefer online casinos.
It’s worth remembering that Denmark changed the license requirements for game suppliers earlier this year. Online casinos were responsible for half of the revenue from online gambling in 2024, but after the change became active in July this year, that number may drop in 2025. It will be interesting to see the results once the Danish gambling authority releases the numbers.
The Online Sports Betting Revenue in New York Increases by 4.8% in April
New York remains one of the hottest locations for sports betting in the USA. The most recent report reveals that online betting revenue in NY reached $192.7M in April 2025, a 4.8% increase from last year.
Overall, betting continues to attract new fans in the state. Mobile betting became available in 2022, and since then, the state has generated more than $6.5B in net revenue. According to local laws, this money goes to education, youth sports, and various programmes for responsible gambling.
That said, NY is one of the places where we could see many restrictions in the future. The local authorities are considering whether to pass a bill that would limit deposits to $5000 a day, ban credit cards, and limit advertising. It will be interesting to see if it happens.
Former Executives of Sandit Tech Involved in Multi-Billion Baht Scandal
Thailand has been the center of attention for several weeks now because the country is still debating whether to allow casinos. That said, the most recent news involves Sandit Tech, a company that reported that some of the former executives were engaged in illicit activities. The company reported that more than THB10B in transactions were linked to different online gambling networks.
These findings were made around one year after Sandit Tech entered the Thai market. A new management team discovered several payment flows related to more than 100 different gambling websites.
AyeGaming Group Has Launched, and it Connects Gambling Professionals
AyeGaming Group is an interesting company that brings together different gambling professionals. The idea is for people to collaborate and network on various ideas related to the gambling sector.
An interesting fact is that AyeGaming consists of different operators, suppliers, consultants, and even affiliates. Such initiatives are exciting because they show that the gambling sector is developing fast.
Brøndby IF Signs a 3-year Partnership Deal with Betano
Betano continues to impress us with its partnership deals. After we reported that the company would be River Plate’s shirt sponsor last week, Betano has another interesting partnership deal. This time, it is a three-year deal with Brøndby IF, a football club from the Danish Superliga. According to the deal, Betano will appear on Brøndby IF’s shirts, and there will be additional branding around matches.
Alongside Brøndby IF and River Plate, Betano also has an ongoing partnership deal with Atlético River Plate. In other words, the company invests tons of money into marketing and wants to prove itself as one of the market leaders.
The Swedish Gambling Authority Bans 3 Operators
The Swedish Gambling Authority, known as Spelinspektionen, is well-known for its strict rules and regulations. Following a compliance review, the regulator decided to ban three separate iGaming companies. The reason for the ban was the fact that all of them were targeting Swedish clients without holding the needed license to do so.
The three companies used various techniques to reach their potential clients, such as affiliate marketing and banners. Some of them even relied on Twitch streamers and Instagram influencers to promote their services.
All of these actions came a few weeks after the Swedish Gambling Regulators said that they would tighten their regulatory oversight. The trend began following accusations from the National Audit Office that the commission is not doing enough to regulate the local market.
The Norwegian Lottery Authority Warns the Local Media About Illegal Gambling Operators
Norway is one of the many countries where the authorities are trying to fight against the illegal gambling websites operating in the jurisdiction. That’s why it is unsurprising that the country’s lottery authority (called Lotteritilsynet) warned about these kinds of sites. The warning is focused on the fact that there are a lot of upcoming events, such as Eurovision, and that this can attract potential illegal gambling operators to run ads.
Norway’s efforts to battle these kinds of sites are paying off. The most recent stats reveal that illegal gambling companies are declining. In addition, licensed domestic operators have gained market share, so we can conclude that the authorities’ efforts are paying off.
The AMLC in the Philippines investigates a Crypto Laundering Scheme Related to ransom
The Anti-Money Laundering Council in the Philippines started an investigation related to the kidnapping of Anson Que. According to the regulations, the People paid a PHP200M ransom payment for his release, and it seems like those who got the money laundered it via casino e-wallets, after which it was transferred to cryptocurrencies.
According to the research, the White Horse Club and the 9 Dynasty Group were the two operators involved in facilitating the funds. The AMLC noted that these two made different e-wallets designed for casino gaming that trace the origin and destination.
Following this news, the AMLC is working alongside the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation and the country’s police. Following the most recent reports, both White Horse Club and 9 Dynasty have ceased operations in the country.
It seems like this is a serious case because the council also seeks help from foreign financial intelligence units.
The American Gaming Association revealed an Increase in the US Commercial Gaming Revenue in 2024
The US has become the world’s largest online gambling and sports betting market. Consequently, most of you won’t be surprised when they find out that the American Gaming Association published a report stating that the US commercial gaming revenue increased by 7.5% and reached $72.04B in 2024. In other words, this is the 4th consecutive year that marks a growth in this sector.
28 out of 38 jurisdictions within the US that have commercial gaming markets reported new records in their revenue. According to the American Gaming Association, commercial operators have provided $15.91B in taxes.
Following the analysis, many CEOs have mentioned that they expect an acceleration in the revenue growth over the next few months because of additional investments.
The Malaysian Police Arrest 120 People for Illegal Gambling Activities
Following a special police operation in Malaysia, the authorities arrested over 120 people due to illegal gambling and cock fighting activities in Sungai Buloh. The police raid happened after several months of investigations and surveillance.
After the arrests, it became clear that 46 of the people are from Malaysia, whereas 78 are from Indonesia. It seems like these people took part in various illegal lottery games and cock fighting events. Aside from arresting them, the authorities also seized 52 live chickens, various paraphernalia related to gambling, as well as RM145k.
Twitch Streamer Fined DKK 10,000 for Advertising
Twitch used to be a platform only for video games before, but nowadays, you can find all kinds of content. Despite the regulations, a lot of gambling companies and providers continue to use Twitch streamers to advertise their products. Sadly, one of those people got in trouble because the Danish Gambling Authority fined that person DKK10,000 for advertising illegal game providers.
The fine follows a police report about the streamer and his promotion of illegal game providers. This is the second time Denmark’s gambling regulator has taken measures against a Twitch streamer.
Remember that Twitch has changed its policies a lot in the last couple of years. You could find all kinds of websites before, but nowadays, some operators like Roobet and Stake, for example, can no longer promote their services on the platform.
Indonesia’s Authority Rejects Casino Proposal
Indonesia‘s senior Islamic council recently announced that it is against the potential legalization of casinos in the country. According to the authorities, this poses a threat to the “constitutional and moral fabric”. This decision comes just a few days following a parliamentary hearing, where one person suggested legalizing gambling in the country. Interestingly, the authorities based their suggestion on what’s happening in the UAE.
Based on the MUI, introducing gambling in the country would put its moral and cultural identity to the test. With that said, a lot of the nearby countries have already made changes in this direction, so it will be interesting to see if Indonesia will do the same.
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