This week in iGaming news, we have several significant updates from various regions and sectors.
In Russia, bookmakers have reported a decline in net profit by 18.5%, dropping to $23.5 billion for 2025. Notably, bookmaker Leon has signed actor Viktor Loginov, known for his role as Gena Bukin, as their brand ambassador.
In Denmark, Soft2Bet has launched a new iGaming brand, Betoro, featuring its own gamification system called MEGA.
Meanwhile, in the cryptocurrency casino sector, we see fluctuations in deposit volumes, with leaders and underperformers identified for the period from March 30 to April 6, 2026.
UFC champion Jiří Procházka has joined 1xBet as a brand ambassador, further enhancing the operator's profile.
In the United States, hip-hop artist Offset was injured in a shooting incident at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino parking lot.
BETBY has introduced a new prediction market module, Betby Predictions, to its sportsbook, enhancing user engagement.
In India, iGaming operator Mahadev Book has resumed operations under the name Mahaadev, despite facing asset seizures worth $460 million and charges against 74 individuals.
Cryptocurrency casino Stake has disabled the exclusive slot Da Hacker from Parowdee.
VBET has become a sponsor for the Hype Fighting Championship tournaments in Brazil, focusing on grappling and bare-knuckle fighting.
In gaming news, iGN has discovered a new release on Steam called Spinny Dungeon, which combines slot mechanics with roguelike-deckbuilding.
BC.GAME has launched a complete overhaul of its bonus system, aiming to enhance player experience.
Google has completed the rollout of the March 2026 Core Update for its search algorithm.
Pragmatic Play has released Gates of Olympus Roulette, a live version of European roulette featuring mechanics from the popular slot.
Rapper 6ix9ine has shared an advertisement for cryptocurrency casino Rainbet on X, referencing the recent attack on Offset at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Former US President Donald Trump promoted an upcoming UFC tournament at the White House on his Truth Social account, featuring the logo of cryptocurrency casino Stake.
In Russia, bookmaker Winline has introduced betting on short match intervals of 1 or 5 minutes.
Operator 1win has seeded Telegram channels about rapper Tyga's appearance on a branded private jet.
Lastly, iGN discovered that streamer Dmitry Treputin and the team behind the social casino Real Slots are the creators of the Emoji pack called Draft.
Stay tuned for more updates in the iGaming world!