iGaming Weekly | Jan. 30, 2025
Dive in to this weeks iGaming recap, with new partnerships, new games, lots of news and more!
The iGaming industry continues to evolve with new partnerships, regulatory actions, and platform expansions across crypto and traditional gaming. Decentralized casinos introduce fresh incentives, while aggregators strengthen their market presence. Meanwhile, the broader crypto landscape sees major financial shifts. With new game releases and upcoming conferences, momentum remains high. Let’s dive into this week’s iGaming Weekly!
Industry Overview
Crypto Casino
- Sportsbet io has partnered with former NBA star Tristan Thompson.
- Cloudbet continues it's fighting league run, partnering with Karate Combat to be the official online casino and sportsbook.
- BlockBet has partnered with Photo Finish Live, an official partner of The Kentucky Derby, allowing users to own virtual horses and race against others.
Traditional Gaming
- United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reported that 264 illegal gambling sites have been taken down in the past financial year, a 1,000% increase compared to the previous year!
- Hard Rock International has officially integrated its sports betting and casino platform into their loyalty rewards program.
Decentralised News
- JustBet Points are set to launch soon, rewarding users on site for playing JustBet originals, trading futures, staking $WINR, and more!
Aggregators & Providers
- Pragmatic has become the primary sponsor of Aprilia Racing, a MotoGP team based in Scorze, Italy.
- Evolution previewed several new and innovative games at ICE Barcelona, including Ice Fishing, Marble Race, and War.
- Push has launched in Brazil, partnering with many operators such as bet365, Entain, and Novibet.
Miscellaneous
- Jupiter has purchased a majority stake in Moonshot, in addition to announcing a 50% $JUP buyback!
- Founder of Tor black market website Silk Road Ross Ulbricht has been officially pardoned by President Donald Trump after being imprisoned for over 11 years
- According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, China has offloaded over $20 billion worth of Bitcoin that was seized in the PlusToken Ponzi scheme in 2019.
New Releases
- Stake: Pump
- Pragmatic: Brickstone Bonanza
- Hacksaw: Phoenix DuelReels
- Relax: Camelot Cash
- BGaming: Hot Chilli Bells, Disco Party
Upcoming Releases
- Pragmatic: Fortune Roulette
- Hacksaw: FRKN Bananas, Gone Fishing, Marlin’s Master
- NoLimit: Tombstone Slaughter: El Gordo’s Revenge
- Push: Candy Blast, Mad Blast
- BGaming: Winter Fishing Club, Joker’s Million, Jungle Queen
Upcoming Conferences
- January 30-31: Ethereum Zurich 2025, Zurich, Switzerland
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