This week in iGaming news, several significant events have taken place across the industry.
In Russia, lawmakers are considering a bill to ban the promotion of online casinos. This move could have major implications for the market.
Meanwhile, the Telegram channel of 1xBet has become inaccessible on Apple devices, raising concerns among users.
Mellstroy has encountered issues with a $100,000 deposit not being credited to the balance of the cryptocurrency casino Stake, causing frustration for players.
In Belarus, authorities arrested the chief accountant of a state organization who allegedly embezzled over $32,500 to gamble at online casinos.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) is investigating the participation of Russian tennis player Mira Andreyeva at an iGaming operator DraftKings party.
In gaming news, Steam has launched a page for the roguelike game Trust Your Gut, which is based on roulette.
Additionally, a report on the leaders and laggards in deposit volumes at cryptocurrency casinos from August 31 to September 7, 2026, has been released.
1xBet has unveiled an animated video to mark the start of the new UEFA Champions League season.
In Kazakhstan, authorities have shut down a group that provided payment infrastructure for iGaming operators Olymp Casino, Rukh Poker, and 7Kcasino.
BETBY has launched a new product called SlotBets featuring slot mechanics.
Five studios that previously created exclusive games for the cryptocurrency casino Stake have merged to form a new provider called Juice.
In Finland, Ossy Ketola, the founder of the cryptocurrency casino Duel, was arrested following an action by the far-right movement Sinimusta Liike.
The prediction market platform Novig released an advertisement featuring American actress Sydney Sweeney in the nude.
Bookmaker PARI published an AI-generated video featuring former adult film actress Luxury Girl, playing off Novig's advertising campaign.
On Curacao, the CGA regulator revoked the license of the cryptocurrency casino Rollbit.
Several iGaming operators have capitalized on the launch of Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo.
In the Netherlands, the regulator has ordered iGaming operator BoomerangBet to cease operations without a license.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko criticized local gambling business advertising.
Lastly, the FATF has identified the use of VPNs and deposit fragmentation as indicators of money laundering risk.