This week’s pulse of the global iGaming ecosystem reflects a blend of strategic expansion, tightening regulations, and heightened security vigilance. Market leaders like Entain and BetMGM continue to post solid growth despite an increasingly complex regulatory climate, while shifts in Latin America, Africa, and Asia hint at new fiscal and compliance realities. On the flip side, a series of cybersecurity incidents — from credential-stuffing to supplier breaches — underscores that digital resilience remains the industry’s Achilles’ heel. Below, ONSEC distills the week’s most important developments across Trends & Analytics, Law & Regulation, and Hacks & Data Breaches.
ONSEC → SiGMA Rome 2025 🇮🇹
Let’s talk cybersecurity, compliance, and the future of iGaming.
📍Book your meeting now — see you in Rome!
Trends & Analytics
- Entain Q3: Online up, BetMGM lifts outlook. Entain reported ~6% growth in Q3 net gaming revenue and reaffirmed FY guidance, with BetMGM again raising its 2025 targets. Source: Reuters
- BetMGM business update: double-digit YoY growth. BetMGM posted Q3 net revenue of ~$667m (+23% YoY) and raised FY25 guidance; iGaming revenue rose ~21% YoY. Source: Entain
- Philippines: PAGCOR’s FY contribution recognized. DOF credited PAGCOR with PHP 12.7bn in 2024 budget support, underscoring gaming’s fiscal role. Source: iGB
- Slots pipeline: fresh titles driving engagement. Weekly new releases (e.g., BGaming’s Face Off, ELK’s Giraffalot) highlight aggressive content cadence ahead of Halloween. Source: vegasslotsonline.com
- Promo climate: UK bonuses heat up. October deal roundups show competitive free-bet and sign-up promos across major brands (Betfred, Paddy Power, bet365, etc.). Source: Talksport
Law & Regulation
- NY downstate: MGM quits Yonkers bid. MGM withdrew its $2.3bn plan, citing shortened 15-year license terms and economics; only three bidders remain in contention.Source: Politico
- Brazil: tax push on betting stalls, new steps ahead. After Congress setbacks, the finance ministry will pursue alternative fiscal measures; earlier plans to hike online betting tax to 18% were dropped. Source: Reuters
- Philippines: mandatory accreditation for iGaming providers. PAGCOR’s new framework (effective Oct 2) requires third-party content/system vendors to obtain accreditation by 2026. Source: Yogonet
- Ontario: AGCO fines theScore for RG lapses. Regulator issued CA$105k in penalties tied to alleged failures around high-risk play.Source: GlobeNewswire
- Kenya: 5% tax on gaming withdrawals. New law empowers KRA to levy 5% on all gambling withdrawals, tightening taxation of the sector. Source: Gambling Insider
Hacks & Data Breaches
- DraftKings credential-stuffing wave. Users were warned after attackers accessed accounts via reused passwords; exposed data includes PII and partial card digits (no full financials).Source: SecurityWeek
- DraftKings notifications expand. Follow-on reporting details compromised profile data and reiterates advice to enable 2FA and reset credentials. Source: TechRadar
- Additional confirmation of DraftKings incidents. Trade press rounded up the credential-stuffing campaign and risks to affected customers. Source: SC Media
- CRM platform Fast Track hit. Player-engagement supplier disclosed an early-October cyberattack with user information posted online; investigation ongoing. Source: Gambling Insider
- Boyd Gaming faces lawsuit over earlier breach. A former employee sued following exposure of sensitive data linked to a prior incident. Source: Cybernews
Final Words
As Q4 unfolds, the iGaming landscape is moving faster than ever — marked by aggressive product releases, cross-border tax reforms, and a fresh wave of cyberattacks testing operators’ readiness. The winners of 2025 will be those who align growth with governance: scaling responsibly, securing continuously, and adapting to ever-stricter oversight. ONSEC continues to monitor global developments and provide clients in iGaming, fintech, and high-risk verticals with deep technical insight, proactive threat intelligence, and end-to-end penetration testing support. Stay sharp — and stay ahead.
Leave a comment