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The iGaming industry faced sharp contrasts this week, with regulators tightening restrictions in Asia and Europe while North America posted record revenue figures. Governments moved to curb illegal markets and enforce payment controls, and operators responded with new technology partnerships and safer gambling tools.
This week in the online gambling industry:
- Indonesia removed over 2.1 million gambling-related online posts in its latest crackdown.
- PAGCOR reported a 40–50% income drop after e-wallets were ordered to cut gambling links.
- New Jersey set a new monthly iGaming revenue record at $248.4 million in August.
- LiveScore Group partnered with X and xAI to integrate AI into sports media and betting.
- Gamban launches in Japan as online casinos grow in popularity.
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Here’s the full rundown:
Regulatory & Legal Updates
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication & Digital Affairs has taken down more than 2.1 million online items linked to gambling content between October 2024 and September 2025. The campaign targeted websites, social media posts, and apps, and is part of the government’s wider crackdown on illegal gambling promotion.
UK Research Sheds Light on Consumer Behaviours in Illegal Online Gambling, Gambling Commission
The UK Gambling Commission released new research examining how consumers interact with illegal gambling websites. The report outlines user motivations, who is engaging with these markets, and how players discover them. The findings will guide future enforcement and disruption strategies against unlicensed operators.
PAGCOR Reports Income Drop After E-Wallets Cut Gambling Links, Philippine News Agency
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported a 40–50% decline in income after several e-wallet providers were ordered to disconnect payment services from gambling platforms. The decision has made payments more difficult for players and cut off key revenue channels, raising concerns among operators and regulators.
Financial Performance & Business Moves
New Jersey Beats iGaming Revenue Record in August, iGB
New Jersey’s iGaming operators posted an all-time high of $248.4 million in online casino revenue for August. That’s a 25.2% increase from last August, and slightly ahead of July’s recent record. Overall gambling revenue in the state rose by 15.7% year-over-year, supported by gains in sports betting and land-based casinos.
Loto-Québec Posts 11% Revenue Rise in Q1, Gambling Insider
Loto-Québec reported an 11% year-on-year increase in its consolidated revenue in Q1, driven
by strong performance in its lottery, gaming, and video lottery terminal (VLT) operations. The growth reflects continued consumer demand across its regulated gambling portfolio.
Technology & Innovation in Gambling
LiveScore Group Ties Up With X and xAI for Fan-Focused Innovation, LSG
LiveScore Group has announced a partnership with X and xAI to enhance its sports media and betting platforms. The deal will leverage real-time content from X and predictive AI capabilities from xAI to deliver richer fan engagement tools, smarter prediction features, and more integrated media and betting experiences.
Better Collective Launches AI-Powered “Playbook” Tool for Sports Betting, NEXT
Better Collective has rolled out Playbook, an AI-driven tool that converts betting tips or content into pre-loaded bet slips in sportsbook apps/websites via image recognition and deep linking. Launched in the U.S. on September 3 ahead of the NFL season, the tool aims to boost retention by engaging existing bettors, not just attracting new ones.
Responsible Gambling & Player Protection
Gamban Launches in Japan as Interest in Online Casinos Surges, Gambling Insider
Gamban, the digital blocker solution, has officially launched in Japan amid increasing popularity and concern around online casino usage. The entry reflects rising demand for tools that help players self-exclude or limit access in a market where regulation and legal clarity around online casinos remain a pressing issue.
DigiPlus Introduces Surety Bond to Protect Online Gaming Players, Inquirer.net
DigiPlus Interactive, operating platforms such as BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone in the Philippines, has partnered with insurance provider PhilFirst to institute a surety bond program. The bond provides automatic protection of player balances (up to PHP 1 million) for eligible users (e-KYC-verified, active depositors, good standing).
- Online Gambling Statistics in South Africa, Joshua Maraney on LinkedIn
- Sports betting is draining America, Stop Predatory Gambling on X
- Online gambling is absolutely exploding worldwide, Howerd Chou on LinkedIn
- Far too many children are exposed to gambling marketing online, Alex Ballinger MP on X
Stories from iGaming Forums
- Bankroll management is not a strategy, Bitcoin Forum
- There’s no way that Pragmatic was just way better then other providers, Reddit
- Would the gambling industry survive if people only played for fun only? Bitcoin Forum
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