This week’s biggest headlines in the iGaming industry show how fast the landscape changes. There were numerous sponsorship deals, arrests, and a lot of interesting data, so we at Nostrabet.com decided to sum up everything interesting. Let’s dive into what made waves in the world of betting this week.
The Philippines Takes Measures Against the Youth’s Exposure to Online Gambling
The Philippines is one of the leading countries in Southeast Asia for iGaming. Home to many different operators, the country has become a popular destination for world-class companies. Needless to say, more and more people are getting involved in it, which is why there is a new bill in the Philippine House of Representatives whose goal is to limit youth access to iGaming platforms.
The E-Sugar Bill was introduced a few weeks ago. According to the article, there should be a nationwide regulatory framework that does not allow individuals under the age of 21 to sign up and use such a platform. People wishing to sign up and use such a platform will need to verify their accounts first. This will be possible by showing different government documents.
The new regulation will also prohibit e-wallet companies from promoting gambling sites. Furthermore, online gambling will not be advertised in certain public areas, and PAGCOR will have to add daily, weekly, and loss limits.
Lastly, the new bill should also add a 10% tax on iGaming, and this amount should go towards education and addiction rehabilitation. It will be very interesting to see if this bill will pass because it definitely looks promising.
EGBA Sets New Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines
The European Gaming and Betting Association is an essential authority in the iGaming world in Europe. In 2023, the organization decided to impose new guidelines for operators to follow so that they can battle money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. Following this decision, there was a monitoring process of around two years that ended just a few days ago.
Now that it is over, the EGBA will announce amendments for 2026. Based on our information, operators will require a minimum list of clients’ documents related to AML.
Speaking of the EGBA, the entity revealed its 2024 Annual Sustainability Report and noted that companies contributed close to $4.45B to the European economy. Keep in mind that EGBA has 321 online gambling licenses for brands that operate across more than 21 countries.
Alongside the record revenue, EGBA also raised almost 149M EUR for gambling research, education, and treatment initiatives. This amount is awe-inspiring because it was just 49M EUR for 2023.
Other interesting data reveals that around 69% of all people using sites regulated by the EGBA use some kind of safety tool. The stats also show that there are close to 38.6M customers, 75% of whom are male, and 58% of all players are between the ages of 18 and 35.
LeoVegas and Kambi Group Extend Their Partnership
LeoVegas is famous for being one of the more innovative gambling companies. The brand is especially popular for mobile gambling, and it is available in several countries around the world.
Alongside the most recent innovations, LeoVegas also decided to extend its partnership with Kambi Group. The latter is a company that has the famous Odds Feed+ solution, and the two have been working together since 2016.
According to our details, the new partnership will last until 2027. An interesting fact is that this news comes just a few days after we learned that Gustaf Hagman, LeoVegas’s CEO & Co-Founder, will be stepping down after 14 years in the company. Nowadays, LeoVegas is operated and owned by MGM Resorts.
Francis Ngannou extends his Partnership with Premier Bet until 2027
🚨💣 HERE WE GO…
— Premier Bet Zimbabwe (@PremierBetZW) June 20, 2025
Premier Bet have announced the signing of 🇨🇲 FRANCIS NGANNOU as African brand ambassador on a 2-year deal! 🌍
Official statement to come later today. For now, Francis Ngannou IS PREMIER BET 🔥 pic.twitter.com/aomm0wNksH
Premier Bet is one of the top-tier iGaming sites in several parts of the world and is known for offering quality services. The company is among the leaders in the Pan-African markets and is looking to strengthen its position even more. Consequently, the bookie decided to extend its partnership with Francis Ngannou, the UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Ngannou will try to support the operators’ marketing campaigns and various community-focused CSR projects. On top of that, the UFC star will help all responsible gambling initiatives.
This partnership will benefit Premier Bet as well as Ngannou. He can leverage his profile as a global combat superstar, and his origin from Cameroon means he also has a huge impact in Africa.
It’s worth knowing that Premier Bet and Francis have been working together since 2023. Over the last couple of years, the operator has offered its services in over 20 African countries and has been involved in several other partnership deals, including with 7777 Gaming.
GG.Bet Will Be the Partner of the Usyk vs Dubois II Heavyweight Title Clash
GG.Bet is one of the many iGaming operators that people associate with esports. Even though the brand is one of the leaders when it comes to esports betting, it also has a world-class sportsbook. That’s why the brand decided to be the official partner for the upcoming Usyk vs Dubois II heavyweight championship match. The epic clash will take place on July 19 at Wembley.
The company made an important deal that allowed it to secure brand integration across several fight elements. According to the information, GG.bet will have branding around the ring, as well as different promo materials and visibility during specific moments within the clash. This includes the press conference and the weigh-in that will take place two days before the beginning of the match.
Since this partnership deal is huge, it’s no surprise that GG.bet is trying to make the most of it. The brand plans to conduct different social media activities and also offer giveaways for people who like boxing. Needless to say, fans can also expect to find exclusive promotions for the upcoming clash.
In terms of the match itself, Usyk will do everything possible to defend his WBO, IBO, WBA and WBC championships against Dubois. Keep in mind that this is the second clash between the two after they met in 2023 when Usyk won.
12 Online Casinos Reached a Settlement with the Public Prosecutor in Curacao
Curacao is famous for being one of the places that regulates many different iGaming operators. The licenses allow companies to offer what they have in many countries, but brands must follow certain rules to acquire them. Sadly, not everyone abides by them, which is why there was an investigation that started after media coverage and criminal complaints.
Following the investigation, the authorities found that 12 legal entities operating online casinos failed to verify player identities. These brands did not comply with applicable regulations.
We expected the brands to “fight” the decision, but instead, all of them reached an out-of-court settlement with the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Curacao. According to the latter, these brands allowed people to sign up and deposit without them having to verify their identities.
Following the settlement, 11 operators will pay $12,570 in fines, whereas the other will be summoned to court.
Napoli and bet365 Scores Will have a Sponsorship Deal
Bet365 is famous for being one of the top-tier betting operators around the world. Therefore, the brand decided to start a new partnership deal with SSC Napoli, the Serie A champions. Instead of advertising its main app, we will see the company’s stats and a real-time app called bet365 Scores.
Following the deal, bet365 Scores will work with Napoli to offer different information and insights around the club. This should help the company strengthen its European positions. There were rumours that the people behind Bet365 are looking to sell the brand for around $12.2B, but we are yet to see if this will be the case.
As for Napoli, the Italian club also has an ongoing collaboration with Rollbit that will end shortly.
A Malaysian Man Got Arrested in Bangkok for Running an Illegal Gambling Operation
Illegal gambling operations seem to be very common in Southeast Asia, and the latest news proves it yet again. According to the information, a Malaysian national was arrested in Bangkok because authorities suspect that he is running an illegal online gambling operation. According to the information, this person’s business is responsible for laundering billions of baht.
Steven Choong Seng Lok was arrested after the Nonthaburi Provincial Court issued a warrant for him. The 26-year-old Malaysian is accused of having an authorized online gambling platform that conspired to launder money. The stats reveal that he laundered more than 11.52B THB over the course of 12 months using the Hydra888 platform.
The UKGC to Update Guidance on Fines for Operators in October
A few days ago, the Gambling Commission in the UK announced it will develop and improve the way it imposes financial penalties on operators. This decision comes following a number of consultations that took place between 2023 and 2024.
Following this decision, there will be a 7-step system for assessing and imposing fines. These steps will be clearly laid out so that operators know exactly what they need to do.
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