NEXT.io iGaming Digest – 25 February 2025
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DraftKings battles a privacy lawsuit, Maryland and Vermont reconsider online sports betting, and Super Group closes 2024 with record-breaking revenue.
Plus, SharpLink eyes crypto gaming, betPawa thrives in Africa’s mobile-first market, and 56Bit’s CEO reveals how cloud tech is transforming iGaming.
Read on for today’s top iGaming stories. ??
1. DraftKings Fights Back Against ‘Legally Untenable’ Privacy Lawsuit
DraftKings has moved to dismiss a lawsuit accusing it of violating the Video Privacy Protection Act by sharing user data with Facebook. The company argues the law doesn’t apply to its interactive gaming platform and calls the case a "tortured" misinterpretation.
2. Maryland Senator Proposes Online Sports Betting Ban
A new bill introduced in Maryland could eliminate online sports betting by 2026, despite the industry generating millions in tax revenue for education.
4. SharpLink Eyes Crypto Gaming With CryptoCasino.com Move
SharpLink Gaming is making a bold entry into crypto gaming, acquiring a 10% stake in CryptoCasino.com with an option for full ownership. Words from CEO Rob Phythian .
5. Super Group Ends 2024 With Record-High Revenue
Super Group (SGHC) closed the year with a €1.7bn revenue, an 18% increase, while adjusted EBITDA reached €330m.
Despite exiting the US market, Super Group is projecting further double-digit growth in 2025. Can it maintain its momentum?
6. betPawa: Thriving in Africa’s Mobile-First Market
betPawa has become a dominant iGaming force in Africa by prioritising mobile accessibility, fast transactions, and tailored user experiences. Read part two of our interview with Kresten Buch .
7. BGaming’s Evolution: From Game Provider to Industry Leader
BGaming ’s seven-year journey has taken it from a small team to a recognised global brand with over 200 games and 2,000 partners. Chief Commercial Officer Olga Levshina reflects on the company’s biggest milestones and reveals ambitious plans for custom games and publishing services in 2025.
8. Tilman Fertitta Becomes Principal Shareholder in Wynn Resorts
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta now owns 10.9% of Wynn Resorts , making him a principal shareholder with new voting rights.
9. Texas Moves to Ban Lottery Couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission is cracking down on unregulated lottery couriers, which buy tickets on behalf of customers.
10. Blackstone Targets April IPO for Spanish Gambling Giant Cirsa
Private equity giant Blackstone is reportedly preparing to take Spanish gambling operator CIRSA public in April. Words from CEO Antonio Grau .
11. Romanian Regulator Under Fire for Failing to Monitor Online Operators
An audit of Romania’s National Gambling Office has revealed major oversight failures, allowing operators to potentially underreport earnings and avoid paying full fees.
12. Inside SportsBroker: From Stock Market Betting to P2P Experiences
After pivoting from a Football Index-style market, SportsBroker reinvented itself as an interactive peer-to-peer betting platform. CEO Brad K. explains why the industry needs more engaging, social experiences.
13. Scaling iGaming to the Cloud: 56Bit CEO on Security, FinOps & Future Tech
Cloud computing is revolutionising iGaming, but with it comes challenges like cost control, cybersecurity, and scalability. Patrick Camilleri , CEO of 56Bit , shares insights on how operators can optimise cloud costs using FinOps strategies, defend against rising DDoS attacks, and leverage AI-driven analytics for better decision-making.
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