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For those who want to keep up with what's happening in the industry right now. Platform changes, regulatory decisions, new product launches, market shifts — published as events develop, without waiting for the weekly digest.
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Brazil Court Rejects SPRIBE Requests in AVIATOR Trademark Dispute
Brazil courts reject SPRIBE’s injunction requests against Aviator Studio in the AVIATOR dispute, allowing operations to continue during litigation.
May 21, 2026
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iGaming Market Report: May 11–17, 2026
Blask iGaming market analysis for May 2026 highlights data-driven shifts in global betting demand
May 19, 2026
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Philippine GGR Drops 16% in Q1 2026 — iGaming Sector Falls 22%
Philippine GGR fell to $1.42B in Q1 2026 — down 15.87% YoY. iGaming dropped 22.43%. PAGCOR CEO names reasons
May 18, 2026
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Ukraine's Illegal Gambling Market Hits $1.38B — And It's Still Growing in 2026
KANTAR research: illegal gambling in Ukraine reached $1.38B in 2026, up from 52.1% to 56.7% market share. 80.6% of players used unlicensed operators in the last 3 months.
May 17, 2026
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250+ Illegal Gambling Ad Reports Filed in Just 2 Weeks
Ukraine's PlayCity received 250+ illegal gambling ad complaints in 2 weeks via its new online tool. Pages flagged are sent directly to Meta, Google, TikTok & more for blocking.
May 17, 2026
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How Casinos Connect to Online Monitoring: First 11 Operators Integrated into SOMS
A step-by-step breakdown of the SOMS launch in Ukraine. Learn how API data transfer works and what the new compliance standards mean for iGaming operators.
May 13, 2026
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Ukraine Launches Crowdsourced Tool to Report Illegal Gambling Ads: A New Era for Paid Media
Here’s why your traffic campaigns are now at risk because of ordinary users.
May 02, 2026
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Streamer ZLOY Launches His Own Casino Provider
ZLOY Yosip Gaming: First Slot Level Up Already Live on Stake
April 28, 2026
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Illegal Casino Network Uncovered in Kyiv: Turnover Reaches UAH 5 Billion
Authorities uncovered illegal casinos in Kyiv with $125M turnover. The scheme involved crypto payments, offshore companies, and money laundering operations.
April 25, 2026
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XChat Officially Launched: First Results of the Biggest Release in the X Ecosystem
XChat has officially arrived! Launched on April 17, Elon Musk's standalone messenger is already topping the charts. Featuring Rust-based security and a strict no-screenshot policy, XChat aims to redefine mobile privacy.
April 18, 2026
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Affiliate Links in Instagram Reels
Instagram now allows direct affiliate links in Reels! Tag products and earn commissions on sales without anyone leaving the app.
April 16, 2026
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Does Donald Trump promote a casino?
Trump and an unlicensed casino? Stake’s logo appears at the White House ahead of a UFC event.
April 13, 2026
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