This week in iGaming news, several exciting developments have emerged from various sectors, particularly in the realm of crypto casinos.
In Mexico, the crypto casino Stake has launched its operations in the local market, offering online casino and betting services through the domain stake.mx.
Meanwhile, Dicey, inspired by MrBeast's collective action dilemma, has introduced a temporary mode called Red or Blue in its instant game Coinflip, featuring a prize pool of $15,000 for 72 hours.
Ossi Ketola, the owner of the crypto casino Duel, hosted a live session as a blackjack dealer on his own product, showcasing the interactive capabilities of his platform.
In India, the Hyderabad police uncovered 184 profiles on Facebook and Instagram that had posted 801 paid advertisements for illegal iGaming operators and fake investment platforms during April.
Streamer Andrey Mellstroy Burim expressed strong disapproval of the Mellstroy Game product using his name, stating he has no connection to it.
iGaming operator N1 Bet, in collaboration with its MMA promotion N1 Hype, announced an event in Thailand, further expanding its reach in the gaming community.
Former CCO of ZM Team, Yaroslav Babich, has taken the role of CEO at the new investment fund MONOLIT, aimed at media buying teams.
In an interview with Ksenia Sobchak, blogger Roma Zholud revealed details about his gambling addiction, shedding light on personal struggles within the industry.
Our colleagues at Secret Room have launched a free calendar of iGaming events for 2026, providing a comprehensive resource for industry professionals.
B2B company ChatBet has unveiled the third version of its AI assistant, which connects to the operator's sportsbook and allows players to place bets via WhatsApp.
Blask reported on the top five iGaming markets in terms of growth and decline for the period of April 27 to May 3.
Crypto casino Roobet has added a new section for prediction markets to its product, enhancing user engagement.
In Belarus, law enforcement interrupted a live stream by the casino streamers Gentlemen of Fortune on Kick towards the end of their broadcast.
Streamer Andrey Mellstroy Burim gifted a humanoid robot wearing a Mellstroy Game t-shirt to the owner of 1win for his birthday.
Sports.ru reported that Betera has covered all major sports in Belarus, while FONBET has focused its efforts on football.
In Kazakhstan, bookmaker 1xbet.kz resumed operations on May 7 after completing integration with the ESU.
In Russia, bookmaker BetBoom announced the signing of bloggers Ilya Satir and Andrey Kokoshka, along with stand-up comedian Dima Kovaly as brand ambassadors.
iGN x Blask has released rankings for the top 15 operators and games in Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 iGaming markets as of May 8, providing valuable insights into industry trends.