This week in iGaming news has been packed with significant updates and events. Here are the highlights:
Público Reports on Soft2Bet Brands: Brands associated with Soft2Bet have failed to pay €15 million in fines imposed by the Spanish regulator.
NBA Legend Michael Jordan at SBC Summit 2026: NBA legend Michael Jordan is set to speak at the opening of the SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon.
Drake's Million-Dollar Bet: Music superstar Drake shared a screenshot of his $1 million bet on Conor McGregor's victory.
Mia Khalifa's VIP Status: Former adult film star Mia Khalifa has updated her Instagram bio to reflect her status as a VIP player for the operator 1win.
Theft in Belarus: In Belarus, a postal store employee stole over $7,700 and spent it at an unnamed online casino.
Crypto Casino Deposits: The leaders and underperformers in crypto casino deposits from July 6 to July 13, 2026, have been revealed.
Telegram Domain Update: The domain t.me, used by the messaging app Telegram for short links, received a serverHold status on the evening of July 13.
Extradition from Bulgaria: Israel extradited Boris Alyoshin from Bulgaria, who is accused of organizing illegal online gambling activities.
Stake's Impressive Stats: Stake reported 8.1 billion bets in casinos and over 65 million sports bets for June 2026.
Kalshi Partners with OpenAI: Kalshi has partnered with OpenAI to integrate its data into ChatGPT.
Brazil Tightens Betting Ad Rules: The Brazilian government has tightened regulations on betting advertisements.
Playcity Clarifies Player Limit Rules: Playcity has clarified the rules for operators regarding player limits.
Stake's VIP Payout Statistics: Ed Craven, co-founder of crypto casino Stake, published statistics on VIP player payouts.
Google's Stricter Gambling Ad Rules: Google has tightened its gambling advertising rules and banned browser extensions with prediction market mechanics.
New Game Release: A clicker game titled Slots & Diapers, where slots are spun exclusively by elderly individuals in diapers, has been released on Steam.
BGaming's New Slot: Provider BGaming has launched a new slot game, The Godfather: 3 Pillars of Power, inspired by the iconic film franchise.
Dragon Money's Promo Video: iGaming operator Dragon Money has released a parody news-style promotional video.
Conor McGregor's Call to Action: Conor McGregor has called for his fight against Max Holloway to be declared a no-contest and for bettors to receive their stakes back.
1win's Clothing Brand Launch: The owner of 1win has announced the launch of a new clothing brand, 1win Store.
Uzbekistan's Illegal Transfers: Authorities in Uzbekistan have identified another individual illegally transferring money to the operator 1xBet.