Ontario iGaming Wagering Spikes 24% in July: Here’s What’s Leading the Surge
A Strong Start to Ontario’s Second Quarter Ontario iGaming wagering spikes 24% year-over-year in July, signaling a powerful start to the province’s second quarter of 2025. Online casino gaming dominated the landscape, generating $6.3 billion in wagers and accounting for nearly 89% of the month’s activity. That performance made July one of the strongest months […]
North Carolina Lawsuit Over Predatory Gambling Practices Highlights Growing Legal Scrutiny
The North Carolina Predatory Gambling Lawsuit A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit against several gaming operators, accusing them of exploiting his gambling addiction through predatory practices. The case, brought in Federal District Court, targets ARB Gaming, BSServices OU, and Affirm Inc., and alleges that these companies used online platforms marketed as sweepstakes but […]
Modo Casino Becomes Official Social Casino of Publishers Clearing House Amid Controversy Over Sweepstakes
The Publishers Clearing House Modo Social Casino Partnership The Publishers Clearing House Modo Social Casino merger has officially linked one of America’s most recognizable sweepstakes brands with a rising social casino platform. Following ARB Interactive’s acquisition of PCH, Modo Casino was named the “Official Social Casino of Publishers Clearing House.” This move has immediately shifted […]
A Global Snapshot of Biometric Compliance in iGaming
Biometrics (face, voice, fingerprint and behavioral signals) are moving from “nice-to-have” to regulatory expectation in iGaming, primarily to tighten KYC/age checks, stop account takeovers and enforce self-exclusion. But because biometric data is highly sensitive, regulators are simultaneously raising the bar on consent, governance, auditability and security. Below is a concise, market-by-market view of what’s changed […]
New Trend: Major Brands Adding DFS Gamification to Their Marketing Strategies
By Sean Yates – Head of Business Development, Ownersbox Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) is no longer just about hardcore sports fans chasing stat lines, it’s becoming a marketing engine for some of the biggest brands in America. The rise of gamified engagement strategies has opened the door for retailers, consumer brands, and celebrities to connect […]
Mexico’s iGaming Explosion: Betting Booms and Skin Licensing Sets the Pace
Mexico’s online betting market is experiencing a meteoric rise. Fueled by a unique licensing model that allows land-based casino operators to launch unlimited branded “skins” online, the market is not just expanding—it’s redefining growth for the broader region. A Market That’s Outpacing Expectations Mexico’s real-money gaming ecosystem is now estimated at USD 10 billion annually, […]
Brazil Betting Boom: 17.7 Million Users Fuel Record Growth as Crackdown on 15,000+ Illegal Sites Intensifies
Brazil’s regulated betting market has entered a new phase of maturity, combining rapid user growth with an aggressive crackdown on unlicensed operators. According to newly released data from the Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat for Prizes and Betting (SPA), 17.7 million Brazilians engaged in fixed-odds betting during the first half of 2025, generating BRL 17.4 billion […]
LA Sues Stake.us and Suppliers in Major Crackdown on Sweepstakes Casinos
The city of Los Angeles has filed a civil enforcement lawsuit against Stake.us, its parent companies, and several leading iGaming suppliers, marking one of the most aggressive legal challenges yet to the controversial sweepstakes casino model. Filed in California Superior Court, the case alleges that Stake.us has been operating an illegal gambling business under the […]
Colossus Fantasy Launches $1M+ Contests With Cash Out, Squad Play, and Next Gen Pick’em Formats
Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) has steadily evolved from its early salary-cap days to today’s fast-moving Pick’em formats. Yet, despite its rapid growth, the core structure of most DFS platforms has remained largely unchanged—until now. Enter Colossus Fantasy, a platform positioning itself as the next generation of DFS by combining massive contests with groundbreaking social and […]
Gaming Law Through a Global Lens: Reflections on 34 Years in the Industry
As I sit in Montreal reflecting on my career and the future of gaming law, I’m struck by how much this industry has transformed since I first began practicing more than three decades ago. The law has always been the foundation of gaming—it defines the rules of engagement, ensures integrity, and provides the structure for […]