It’s no surprise that the iGaming sector continues to evolve rapidly because new developers are capturing the industry’s attention each week. This one was no exception, and the team at Nostrabet.com has summed up all of the things you may not want to miss. Here’s a quick overview of the key trends that have impacted the industry over the last week.
Sri Lanka’s Government Approved the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill
Sri Lanka has become one of the most appealing countries in Asia for gambling. A few days ago, the government endorsed a bill that will create the Gambling Regulatory Authority. This bill will pave the way for a new independent body to oversee the country’s gaming sector.
Once the GRA starts functioning, it will be the primary regulator for gambling and betting establishments in Sri Lanka. This is good news for the region because the island is looking to become one of the hottest gaming hubs in the region.
Parimatch Signs a Partnership Deal with Manchester United
Over the last couple of years, Parimatch has established itself as one of the leading iGaming sites worldwide. Besides its partnership in South America, Parimatch decided to join forces with Manchester United, one of England’s most popular football clubs.
The Red Devils welcomed Parimatch as their official betting partner in some parts of Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. As a result of the deal, Parimatch’s brand will be shown on the LED hoardings when United plays its matches at Old Trafford. Needless to say, this is one of Parimatch’s biggest deals so far.
An interesting fact is that this is not the first time the iGaming site has partnered with an English football club. Previously, Parmatch worked alongside Leeds United.
As a result of the new deal with Manchester United, fans in these regions can earn different rewards. The information suggests that this includes options like VIP tickets, access to events, and much more.
British Racing will Have a One-Day Strike on September 10
Following the rumours about the gambling taxes, British Racing decided to hold a one-day strike that will take place on September 10. This means fans will miss out on 4 fixtures for that specific day. These competitions include:
- Races at Carlisle
- Lingfield
- Uttoexter
- Kempton
According to the news, this decision will cost close to $271K in lost income, which is a lot of money. In fact, many people have urged the organizers to consider it because this is an unprecedented move.
As mentioned, this protest is related to concerns about the increase in the gambling tax for horse racing. Instead of 15%, the authorities want to raise it to 21%. It may not seem like a big deal, but the BHA believes that this will negatively impact the job market. Also, the 21% gambling tax could reduce the annual income by at least several million.
New Jersey Banned Sweepstakes Casinos, Proxy Sports Betting and More
After debating it for some time, the authorities in New Jersey finally took action. Phil Murphy, NJ’s governor, signed Assembly Bill 5447, which prohibits sweepstakes casinos and proxy sports betting. This happened on August 15, which means that sweepstakes-based gambling sites are no longer allowed to operate in New Jersey. There are some exceptions, however, because certain sites can operate if they offer free entry or a paid entry requires a small value purchase.
Alongside these changes, the new law also adds penalties to those who violate it. First-time offenders can get fines of up to $100K, whereas every additional breach will result in a $250K fine.
In addition, proxy betting received changes because wagering over $1000 is no longer criminalized. Using another person’s account for betting and wagering with inside information also falls under this scope.
Speaking of NJ, the state reported a 10.7% year-on-year gaming revenue increase. The numbers reveal that NJ’s revenue reached $606.2M, which is a really impressive number. In fact, the stats for the past five years reveal that the gaming revenue in the Garden State is up by a total of 34.5%.
In terms of segment performance, casinos are the state’s biggest revenue generators. The July stats show that casinos generated $284.1M in revenue, which is 4.3% more. Interestingly, iGaming is close behind with $247.3M, followed by sports betting with $74.8M.
The Police Arrested Ducky Bhai For Promoting Online Gambling
Ducky Bhai is one of Pakistan’s popular YouTubers. He is famous for being controversial, so it’s probably not surprising that he was arrested in Lahore.
Based on the information, the 27-year-old wanted to leave the country but he was arrested because of promoting unauthorized gambling platforms. The information shows that he was involved with brands like 1xBet, B9, Binomo, and others. The YouTuber used his social media channels to promote them and tricked people because the sites did not pay what was promised to them.
The investigation into Bhai’s activities began in June, and the authorities collected 27 video links related to them. During his arrest, the NCCIA got his mobile phone and revealed different gambling promotions and evidence of different transactions.
Betano Signed a Sponsorship Deal with Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo announces Betano as its new main sponsor.
— Flamengo (@Flamengo_en) August 18, 2025
Welcome, @Betano_BR! ❤️🖤 https://t.co/3MXPk3XuWZ
Another week, and another sponsorship deal for Betano. After the company extended its contract with Sporting CP last week, we have another interesting news because the brand joined forces with Flamengo. The Brazilian football club confirmed its sponsorship with Betano, and by the looks of it, this is the largest sponsorship deal in Brazilian football.
Alongside the club’s men’s professional team, Betano will also sponsor women’s football, volleyball, and basketball. The brands will also appear on FlamengoTV and on the team’s shirt. In addition to the deals with Flamengo and Sporting CP, Betano has an ongoing agreement with Bayern Munich.
An interesting fact is that the sponsorship with Flamengo comes at a time when the authorities in Brazil are proposing betting advertising restrictions. Local football clubs recently opposed this proposal, but we will have to wait and see what’s going to happen.
Viber Will Work Alongside the Authorities in the Philippines Regarding Gambling Ads
Rakuten Viber is one of the most popular messaging apps in SEA and the company has pledged to work with the authorities in the Philippines. The goal of this partnership is to ensure that operators’ advertising policies related to gambling aligns with the local laws.
If you take a look at Viber’s T&C, you will see that the brand allows gambling-related promotions. Companies wishing to advertise, however, must obtain a written consent from the platform and demonstrate that they have the needed license.
These measures are part of an ongoing campaign in the Philippines to regulate the industry. Another order came from the e-wallet suppliers, who told the companies to stop linking to gambling sites. Some stats show that after this, online gambling is down by almost 50%.
HollywoodBets Partners with Greentube
Hollywoodbets is one of the premier iGaming sites in South Africa. In the last couple of days, the brand signed a sponsorship deal with Greentube, Novomatic’s digital gaming and entertainment division.
According to the deal, people who use HollywoodBets in South Africa will have the chance to access Greentube’s games. This includes titles like Book of Ra Deluxe, Lucky Lady’s Charm Deluxe, and more.
Interestingly, this is not Greentube’s only ongoing deal. A few weeks ago, the brand announced it will work alongside Croatia’s national lottery. It also partners with bet365 and Zeal.
Swedish Authorities Banned Rabocse and Solid Software Solutions from Offering their Games
There was a decision from the Swedish gambling regulator to take action against two gambling software suppliers that provide products in the country. Robocse and Solid Software Studios are the two brands in question and after the decision from the Swedish Gambling Authority, they are no longer allowed to offer products in Sweden.
It seems like neither had a license to offer its services in the country, but they did it regardless. Under the current gambling laws in Sweden, companies in the gambling sector can’t offer any products unless they have the needed permit.
Some Studies Show that Gambling Adverts May increase the Gambling Behaviour of Some People
GambleAware is one of the most reputable entities in the world of responsible gambling. Unfortunately, the brand decided to publish new research that revealed that some adverts regarding safe gambling actually have the opposite effect.
According to the study, several of the safe-gambling ads reinforced the false fact that gambling is safe. It seems like this created a false sense of security and ultimately resulted in many people placing bets. The stats from the study show that the effect struck younger people most strongly and also reached older individuals.
Responsible gambling continues to be a hot topic worldwide because many people find themselves in situations where they need help.
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