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iGaming Intelligence Digest — 11 July 2026
What's happening across the iGaming world today: regulation, risk, deals and insights — auto-compiled by the Affiliate Forge engine.
The engine processed 1046 fresh industry signals this cycle. United Kingdom leads the GEO heat board, while 1xBet is the most-discussed operator.
Regulation & market moves
- MGM Discussing Diller Takeover Offer, Reportedly Formed Special CommitteeShares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) rallied in after-hours trading Friday amid reports that the casino operator is in progressing talks with Barry DCasino.org
- what are your thoughts on roobet casino?I have some crypto sitting in my wallet from a freelance payment a while back and was thinking about using a small amount for gambling just for entertainment. Inewest submissions : gambling
- Keep Your Favorites: GGBet Casino Launches Wishlist Tool for Ireland - Pune Prime NewsKeep Your Favorites: GGBet Casino Launches Wishlist Tool for Ireland Pune Prime NewsGoogle News
- Massachusetts House Approves Historical Horse Racing Machines Despite Casino PushbackThe Massachusetts House approved legislation Wednesday night (July 8) that would legalize historical horse racing (HHR) machines at the state’s remaining racetrCasino.org
- How much do you think big slot content creators make in Youtube ad revenue?How much do you think big slot content creators like Lady Luck, Vegas Matt and NG Slot make on Youtube ad revenue assuming they break even gambling at end of thnewest submissions : gambling
- Trump Isn’t Prioritizing Prediction Market Regulations, Says Ex-Chief of StaffDuring an opening panel at the annual National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) summer meeting, Mick Mulvaney, the former Chief of Staff of PreGamblingNews
- BetMGM Casino Alberta App: Pre-Register Now For July 13 Launch Date - Sports Betting DimeBetMGM Casino Alberta App: Pre-Register Now For July 13 Launch Date Sports Betting DimeGoogle News
Risk watch
- Texas City Loses Bid to Recover $721K Seized in Illegal Gambling InvestigationThe city of Hitchcock, Texas, cannot sue Galveston County or the sheriff’s office to recover funds equal to about 9% of its annual budget, which authorities allCasino.org
- Venetian becomes latest Bowyer AML culprit in Las Vegas, agrees to $7.2 million fineThe Venetian has become the fourth Las Vegas Strip casino to be fined for AML violations related to Mathew Bowyer.iGB
- DraftKings Intentionally Creates Gambling Addicts, New Lawsuit Alleges - Focus on the FamilyDraftKings Intentionally Creates Gambling Addicts, New Lawsuit Alleges Focus on the FamilyGoogle News
- EU iGaming weekly: UKGC risk checks, Swedish AML fines, Malta’s AI shift - European GamingEU iGaming weekly: UKGC risk checks, Swedish AML fines, Malta’s AI shift European GamingGoogle News
- Don’t Expect a Compromise in CFTC’s Prediction Market Battle with States, Lawyers WarnA compromise between the warring parties is unlikely in the increasingly bitter regulator-versus-states battle for control of prediction markets, say experts. TCasinoBeats
Deals & new programs
- The Death of Cheap Traffic: Why iGaming is Shifting from CPA to RevShare in 2026 - Shelby County ReporterThe Death of Cheap Traffic: Why iGaming is Shifting from CPA to RevShare in 2026 Shelby County ReporterGoogle News
- ReferOn wins Best Affiliate Management Platform at iGB Affiliate Awards 2026 - YogonetReferOn wins Best Affiliate Management Platform at iGB Affiliate Awards 2026 YogonetGoogle News
- Instagram Strategies for Gaming Profiles: Traffic GrowthInstagram has evolved beyond a simple medium for posting gameplay clips, screenshots, or streamer highlight reels. For gaming creators, casino aAffPapa
- Big Betty Partners on Affiliate Deals, Green Flags and Traffic That Pays Off - YouTubeBig Betty Partners on Affiliate Deals, Green Flags and Traffic That Pays Off YouTubeGoogle News
- ReferOn named as Best Affiliate Manager Platform at iGB - AffPapaReferOn named as Best Affiliate Manager Platform at iGB AffPapaGoogle News
Worth studying
- EGBA Highlights the Industry’s Achievements in Its Annual Activity ReportThe European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published its latest Annual Activity Report, providing insights into the European gaming sector’s achieveGamblingNews
- Alberta iGaming Revenue Model: A Market-Design Teardown - Business Model AnalystAlberta iGaming Revenue Model: A Market-Design Teardown Business Model AnalystGoogle News
- Analysis and Commentary: Where Sweepstakes Casinos Actually Sit in Maryland’s Gaming Law - MarylandReporter.comAnalysis and Commentary: Where Sweepstakes Casinos Actually Sit in Maryland’s Gaming Law MarylandReporter.comGoogle News
- Esports betting insights: Key takeaways from latest reportiGB looks at the key takeaways from Oddin.gg's latest esports betting report and the emerging narratives within the vertical.iGB
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