The gambling world never sleeps, and this week is no exception. Even though it’s summer in most parts of the world, the industry is buzzing with activity, so we at Nostrabet.com decided to share what you need to know. Let’s dive into the biggest stories and trends shaping the gambling scene.
France Fined 3 Gambling Operators With €75,000
The gambling industry in France is growing constantly, which means there are loads of different iGaming sites to choose from. It seems like one of them did not follow the rules because it received a €75,000 fine. The ANJ Sanctions Committee imposed the fine because the company failed to meet its obligations related to data archiving and availability.
The law in France requires operators to keep player accounts so that the ANJ has access to them. Sadly, the operator in question failed to do that between 2022 and 2024. Moreover, it seems like the company provided faulty data records, which reduced ANJ’s ability to monitor what’s happening to players. The latter uses this info to track winnings, identity, problem gambling, and more.
Online Betting in New York Continues to Grow Despite Seasonal Dip
The gambling regulator in New York announced that the casino industry had a $55.1M in gross gaming revenue in June 2025. Even though this number may seem impressive, the truth is that it is around 2.2% lower than last year. In fact, this is the third-lowest month in revenue after January and February.
Despite casinos’ revenue drops, online betting continues to grow. The stats show that online sportsbooks handled $1.6B in June 2025, a 12% increase. Online GGR also reached close to $206.5B, which is 54.2% more than before.
In terms of leading companies, FanDuel is first with $86.3M, followed by DraftKings with $69.8M in GGR.
GambleAware Launches a Self-Help App
GambleAware is one of the leading organisations dedicated to helping people with gambling problems. In addition to its other offerings, the brand now offers a new self-help app that provides anonymous support.
The GambleAware Support Tool’s goal is to help users who want to quit gambling or reduce the time they spend doing it. The idea behind it came after a survey in Great Britain that revealed that more people want to cut down on gambling than before, especially between the ages of 18 and 24.
People who get the app can set different goals and access personalised advice.
Kaizen Gaming’s Chief People Officer Leaves the Company
Kaizen Gaming is one of the largest companies in the iGaming space, and Stella Voulgaraki, the Chief People Officer, worked there for three years. Unfortunately, she decided to move on after her career with the company ended.
While working for Kaizen, she helped build the company’s global HR function and focused on developing a strategy to support the company’s immense international growth.
BetBlocker Reported It Has 20,000 Users in Brazil
Brazil became one of the hottest locations for online gambling after the government’s decision to legalise it. Due to the growing popularity of iGaming platforms, a lot of people have already experienced gambling-related issues. As a result, you can find many companies that aim to help users with these problems, such as BetBlocker.
Speaking of the devil, this company reported that it has more than 20,000 active users in Brazil since it started operating in January 2025. These numbers make Brazil BetBlocker’s fastest-growing country. This may not surprise some of you because BetBlocker became available in Portuguese in late 2024.
BetBlocker is very popular because it is free to use and allows individuals to block themselves from having access to different gambling websites and apps.
The Dutch Gambling Regulator Fines 3 Companies for Illegal Gambling Ads
The gambling authority in the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit, decided to sanction three companies operating in the country. Following an investigation, it became clear that SBM Holding Group, Sun Block Media Labs 2.0, and JEF Holdings used illegal gambling ads via a third-party website.
Following the investigation and the information, the Dutch gambling regulator imposed fines worth 75,000 EUR per week, per company. An interesting fact is that the website they were using only allowed legal Dutch gambling sites to advertise their services before, but things have changed.
Police Officers in Zimbabwe Banned from Betting Shops while Wearing a Uniform
The national police authorities in Zimbabwe have been banned from using the country’s betting shops while wearing their uniforms. The main reason for this decision is the reputational risks.
Zimbabwe is one of the places in Africa where gambling is growing rapidly. Prior to the decision regarding the police officers, there was a discussion about the growing popularity of betting in the country, the criminal cases related to it, and so on.
Andres Iniesta is MelBet’s Latest Ambassador
MelBet is one of the world’s most recognisable iGaming operators, available in multiple countries. The company decided to expand its international presence, which is why it partnered with Andres Iniesta. The latter is often regarded as one of the best players in the world and is one of Barcelona’s legendary midfielders. He will be part of Melbet’s broader strategy to expand the operator’s services.
Iniesta’s arrival in MelBet means that there is a new campaign on the site known as the “Greatest 8”. The ongoing promotion will include events, social media activities, and special giveaways.
Prior to Iniesta, MelBet also started working alongside Didier Drogba and Monami Ghosh. The latter became the host of the MelBet Night Show.
An interesting fact is that MelBet is not the only company that focuses heavily on important partnerships. As reported last week, Premier Bet also signed a deal with Francis Ngannou, the UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Betano to Sponsor Denmark’s 3F Superliga
Betano continues to impress its fans worldwide after securing yet another sponsorship deal. The company is now the official betting partner of the 3F Superliga, Denmark’s football competition. The partnership deal will be for the 2025/26 season and allows Betano to increase its presence in the country. An interesting fact is that the iGaming brand already sponsors several clubs in Denmark.
Alongside its partnership in Denmark, Betano was recently in the news for its sponsorship deals with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, including with clubs like FC Bayern, the most popular name in German football.
LeoVegas Debuts Its Proprietary Sportsbook in Denmark
Speaking of Denmark, the country will also be the first location where LeoVegas will debut its new proprietary sportsbook. This decision came just a few days after it became clear that the company’s long-term CEO would leave.
According to our information, the new platform will offer a top-tier live betting experience to customers in Denmark. However, there is no information about whether the platform will become available outside the country.
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore Will Get an Expansion
July 15 was an important day for one of the most iconic hotel and casino complexes in the world – Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The Las Vegas Sands, the company behind it, decided to begin construction of a development at the hotel that’s going to be worth close to $8B.
Once the project is over, there will be a 55-storey hotel, a retail park, wellness facilities, and a special arena that can seat up to 15,000 people. An interesting fact is that the new venue is designed by the same guys behind The Sphere, which is in Las Vegas, and the O2 Arena in London.
BoyleSports Continues Its Galway Races Sponsorships
Boyle Sports is one of the UK’s leading iGaming operators and attracts thousands of bettors daily. Although the company recently underwent an important branding change, this did not affect its decision to sponsor the Galway Races, which Boyle Sports will continue to do for at least three more years.
The Irish bookie decided to renew its deal and fans will see three races with the brand’s name on them. Aside from that, Boyle Sports also has a plan to open more than 200 new stores in the UK in the next couple of years.
Keep in mind that this is not Boyle Sports’s only sponsorship commitment. The company also recently became the official sponsor of West Ham United, a top-tier EPL team. With that said, everyone familiar with the brand’s history knows that it has a long history of associating itself with horse racing.
Patrice Evra is Stake’s New Global Ambassador
Stake continues to grow its popularity worldwide, and the brand’s most recent move proves it. The company has confirmed that it signed Patrice Evra as its global ambassador. Football fans worldwide recognise this name because he has always been incredibly popular. During his career, Evra played for the likes of Manchester United, Juventus, Monaco, and France’s national team, and has more than 17 trophies.
Following Evra’s retirement in 2019, he has been working as a football pundit. Following the deal with Stake, however, Evra will also join his former colleague, Sergio Aguero.
Stake’s most recent global ambassador proves that the company has serious intentions. Nowadays, Stake has ongoing partnership deals in F1, MMA, and football.
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