After another eventful week for the global gambling industry, Casino Guru News brings a recap of the most important stories.
The studio behind the globally recognizable crash-style hit game Aviator, SPRIBE, announced a new collaboration with Nina Drama, the famous UFC interviewer. Joining forces with the company, she was designated as its latest Brand Ambassador for the Aviator game.
This week, Casino Guru announced that the Casino Guru Complaint Resolution Center reached an important milestone. Serving as an independent mediator in disputes between players and casinos, the Complaint Resolution Center helped recover $50m in player funds.
The latest accomplishment comes after the launch of the innovative solution in 2019. Petronela Kontos, the Head of Complaint Resolution Center, celebrated the news, saying: "The latest milestone is the result of our collective efforts as a team to ensure that gambling is safer for everyone."
In India, newly released data pointed to significant growth in illegal online gambling. Latest statistics estimate that the gambling black market across the country grows by 30% annually. Equally as concerning, 28% of all betting action is taking place with gambling companies without a license.
Business and finance
In the Netherlands, the largest gambling provider, the Dutch Lottery, strengthened its senior-level team after hiring Yvonne de Liefde and Claudia Sampaio. While the former will serve as Head of Sponsoring and Partnerships, the latter was appointed as Director of Retail. Both De Liefde and Sampaio will assume their roles on September 1, 2025.
Earlier this week, international holding PIN-UP Global announced it is scaling up to become the RedCore business group. The landmark achievement seeks to enable the iGaming technology solutions business to expand into new markets. Marina Ilina, the CEO and founder of the business group said: "Currently, we bring together expertise and technology in various areas of digital business. iGaming remains a part of our experience — but now it’s just one of the areas where we innovate and drive progress."
EveryMatrix, a global supplier of iGaming software, technology and services, reaffirmed its dedication to growing in Latin America by becoming a member of CIBELAE, the official branch of the World Lottery Association for 80 Hispanic American-speaking countries. As a result, the company was designated as an Associate Member of CIBELAE, following a board-level approval. An official ratification of EveryMatrix's membership is expected during CIBELAE's Annual Ordinary Assembly later in the year.
Regulation and laws
Ahead of the launch of the sports betting market in Missouri, scheduled for December 1, 2025, Fanatics, the leading betting and gaming brand, secured entry by signing a strategic deal with Boyd Gaming. This collaboration expands further Fanatics' presence, with the operator having access to markets in 24 US states. Per the alliance with Boyd Gaming, Fanatics will tether its offering to Ameristar casinos, which are operated by the former.
Across the ocean, in Europe, CT Interactive has expanded its footprint in the Baltic region. As part of its international push, the company obtained a license for 60 of its hit games in Latvia, an important online gambling market in the region. Martin Ivanov, CT Interactive's COO, recognized the importance of the new announcement, saying: "The certification in Latvia is an important step in our ongoing European expansion."
Recently, the Dutch gambling watchdog announced it would not permit the display of gambling sponsorships during the Dutch Grand Prix. Besides announcing the prohibition, the gambling watchdog issued a warning to sports teams and advertisers.
Responsible gambling
The leading betting and gaming company, DraftKings, has decided to suspend all credit card gambling across the country. The credit card ban started on August 25, 2025, and effectively prevents direct deposits from credit cards and third-party payment platforms funded by credit cards.
The landmark move by DraftKings is a testament to its dedication to responsible gambling. At the same time, the nationwide ban on credit card gambling complements the operator's commitment to decreasing problem gambling and gambling-related harm.
This week, Casino Guru announced a new partnership with BetBlocker, the leading charity. The goal of the new collaboration focuses on localizing BetBlocker's self-exclusion tool and services in Finland. As a result, customers will now be able to access the free, frictionless and award-winning software and support services in Finnish. The latest announcement represents a cornerstone for BetBlocker and Casino Guru alike as it aligns with their commitment to delivering responsible gambling support to players in their native languages.
The shift of the UK to a newer responsible gambling model and the change in the way gambling research is funded captured the attention of scientists and experts. In a publication by the British Medical Journal, researchers cautioned against gambling levy-funded research, writing it is "doomed to failure" and "at risk from industry influence." Concerningly, the new model may bring more harm, researchers warned.
A new Problem Gambling Resource Center located on the premises of the proposed Freedom Plaza in New York is going to be developed, provided that The Soloviev Group and Mohegan receive one of the three coveted casino licenses. The development of the new Resource Center was agreed upon between the two companies and the New York Council on Problem Gambling under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding.
The voice of the industry
This week, Casino Guru News had the opportunity to interview Peter & Sons' Commercial Director and Founder, Yann Bautista. The executive spoke about the company's dedication to supplying distinctive and high-quality games, among other hot topics.
Casino Guru News released an interesting editorial regarding landmark casino robberies and how some charismatic culprits were able to slip away with loads of cash against all odds. It's no surprise that some of the most amazing casino robberies are tied to casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Earlier in the week, Casino Guru News sat down with Marek Suchar, Oddin.gg's Co-founder & Managing Director, Partnerships. He spoke about the company's ongoing expansion into Latin America, as well as the growing popularity of esports betting.
During iGB London 2025, Casino Guru News talked to Aleksandar Dasic, Bragg Gaming Group’s Head of Affiliate Marketing. The executive highlighted the importance of partnerships, recognizing each successful collaboration as a two-way street.
This week, Casino Guru News published a comprehensive report on illegal gambling, diving deep into the negative impact of offshore operators. Despite the expansion of legal gambling across the globe, offshore and illegal operators continue to hinder the growth of legal gaming, posing a serious threat.
