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iGaming Weekly | Nov. 17, 2025

iGaming Weekly | Nov. 17, 2025

Smokey Lisa
November 17, 2025

Major shifts across esports, regulation, and global expansion defined this week’s momentum.

Crypto-focused operators strengthened their presence through new partnerships and VIP offerings, while traditional markets navigated regulatory shakeups and evolving wagering rules. Providers and aggregators continued broad regional growth, supported by wider financial signals that point toward a more mature digital landscape.

Let’s dive into this week’s iGaming Weekly!

Industry Overview

Crypto Casino

Rollbit has joined the StarLadder CS2 Major in Budapest as an official partner.
Roobet and 100Thieves have partnered to break back into the competitive CS2 scene, notably signing former FaZe legend rain.
Metawin’s new invite only club Red Room has launched, offering high rollers personalized rewards and instant communication with the team.
Chips have signed Frazier Kay as an Official Brand Ambassador.
The Yeet sportsbook is now live, with a full custom-built front end.

Traditional Gaming

FanDuel and DraftKings have officially exited Nevada’s sports betting market as both prepare to launch prediction markets in states where wagering remains illegal.
Caesars has been hit with a $7.8 million lawsuit over AML charges related to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer.
The NFL has reached out to all 32 teams stating that they’re working with state regulators and sportsbooks to completely ban player props.

Aggregators & Providers

Pragmatic and BPLAY have expanded their partnership, with Pragmatic’s Live Studio now offered in certain Argentine provinces.
Multiple Hacksaw partnerships have helped them make strides in Mexico, Brazil, and Pennsylvania this past week.
Push has partnered with Bally’s to bring their portfolio to Spain.

Miscellaneous

The Czech Republic National Bank is one of many central banks that have been purchasing crypto, creating a portfolio that includes $BTC, a $USD stablecoin, and more.
Singapore will begin offering tokenized MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) bills in the coming months.
Polymarket has become Yahoo Finance's exclusive prediction market partner.