Another eventful week for the gambling industry has gone by and Casino Guru News brings a quick recap of the most popular stories, including business moves and regulatory updates.
This week, BC.GAME, the fast-growing casino and sports entertainment company, announced it expanded its platform with the addition of a price-touch multiplier game for crypto markets called Tap Trading. The innovative product supports crypto pairs such as SOL/USDT, ETH/USDT and STONKS/USDT and makes another excellent addition to BC.GAME's offering, which by now includes casino gambling, sports betting and mini-games.
A newly released report warned about the increase in gambling-related criminal investigation cases in Macau during the first half of 2025. Notably, the white paper confirmed that such crimes increased by nearly 67% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, with law enforcement recording 1,139 cases. While there's a notable growth in gambling-related crimes, this was partially the result of newly implemented laws that expanded the scope of criminal activities tied to gambling.
Relax Gaming, a leading provider of casino games, continues to expand its European presence. Only recently, the company signed a new deal in Italy, bringing its hit games and third-party content to bet365 players. The latest partnership is expected to bring significant success to the two companies in the context of the importance of the gambling market in Italy and the strong presence of bet365.
Earlier in the week, RankRadar, a fast-growing provider of technology for the gaming industry, joined forces with TaDa Gaming. The new technology deal saw the latter tap into the former's advanced analytics platform. As a result, TaDa Gaming will better monitor the performance of its products, tweak its growth strategy in different markets and identify top-performing titles across operator partners.
Business and finance
The globally recognizable lottery operator, Allwyn, confirmed its intention to secure $1.6bn stake in PrizePicks, the leading US daily fantasy sports operator. The deal represents one of the largest transactions for the gambling sector this year.
The finalization of the stake buyout in PrizePicks is expected to be completed at some point in H1 2026. Based on the transaction sum, the stake is an estimated 62.3%.
Ultimately, the strategic move complements Allwyn's expansion, while diversifying its portfolio and enabling it to grow into sectors different than lotteries. The business decision comes after the company recorded a significant win in the UK, where it was designated as the operator of the National Lottery.
BOYLE Sports confirmed the relaunch of its online casino in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The company promises to offer better experiences to customers on its platform and confirmed its intention to set itself apart from its competitors. BOYLE Sports' online casino platform now offers richer, faster and more thrilling gameplay options, addressing what players want.
Elsewhere, Yolo Group, the leading gambling crypto-first powerhouse, unveiled changes to its operating model, including a focus on regulated markets and brand merger. The Group, led by Tim Heath, confirmed that it will merge its Bitcasino and Sportsbet.io brands into one online casino and sportsbook platform called Yolo.com.
The creation of this brand-new platform means that the individual brands will cease to operate and all processes will be streamlined through Yolo.com. A statement released by the Group read: "Furthermore, it has become abundantly clear that domestic regulators who are offering licenses are not keen on other group operations continuing to operate in pre-regulated markets."
The business move reaffirms Yolo Group's intention to focus on growing in Tier-1 regulated markets. As a result, the company will work with recognizable operators, including Spelinspektionen and the Gambling Commission in the UK, among others.
Regulation and laws
In Argentina, one province blocked more than 100 illegal gambling websites. That's the case for Misiones, where a judge ordered internet service providers to immediately block access to 112 gambling websites. According to the local government, those websites offered their services to local residents without the necessary license and even put children at risk.
Elsewhere, in Michigan, the state regulator issued cease-and-desist letters against unregulated websites. The orders affected a total of eight operators and online casino brands, which, according to the gambling watchdog, operate without a license. The Michigan Gaming Control Board released a list, confirming the affected operators are: Bspin Casino, EverygameCasino, EverygameSportsCasino, Kudos Casino, PlayCrocoOnlineCasino, Slots of Vegas, SpinDimension and SuperSlots.
In Arizona, the Arizona Department of Gaming, the state's gambling regulator, warned gamblers to stay away from unlicensed products. The warning, emerging in time for the National Football League season, highlighted the dangers of using unlicensed gambling operators and offshore gaming platforms. Notably, the Department of Gaming acknowledged that such platforms are designed to be disadvantageous to the players, while offering limited or no safeguards.
Responsible gambling
The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) confirmed that its executive president, Fernando Vieira, plans to step down from his role. The executive spearheaded the Institute for less than a year but has now decided to pursue new opportunities in another sector. While a new permanent executive director is appointed, André Gelfi, who is board member, director and one of the founders of the organization, will hold the role of interim president.
In the UK, a study by the University of Bristol highlighted the risks of gambling-related harm for young people. The research also uncovered a worrying trend among young people who are addicted to gambling. According to the research, gambling addicts between the ages of 20 and 24 were four times more likely to commit suicide when compared to non-gamblers or people not affected by problem gambling.
The fast-growing US-based sports company, Underdog, strengthened its player protection under the terms of a deal with Sportradar. The former became the first US-based operator to gain access to Sportradar's leading AI-powered responsible gaming solution, Bettor Sense.
The voice of the industry
Earlier in the week, Casino Guru News released a comprehensive analysis focusing on online casinos in Canada. The in-depth report highlighted in which Canadian provinces iGaming is legal in the context of the expanding online gambling sector across North America.
Sean Perry, a professional poker player and gambler, filed a defamation lawsuit against Mikki Mase, the self-styled baccarat whisperer, who gained popularity across the globe by claiming to have been banned from every casino in the world after winning millions of dollars.
Amid talks about an upcoming UFC White House event, celebrating America's 250th birthday, sports fans were eager to learn more, but months have passed by without the release of any additional information. Now, Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship's boss, dropped new info about the upcoming UFC White House event, confirming it will feature 5,000 guests.
MrBeast, the famous American YouTuber, businessman and media personality, announced a $100,000 reward for information on a scam that targeted Catena Media's co-founder, Erik Bergman. The latter had fallen victim to an elaborate scam for clean water projects in Africa. Last month, Bergman donated $1m to a campaign he thought was led by MrBeast. However, the initiative turned out to be a hoax as MrBeast wasn't involved in such a project.
