{"id":195,"date":"2025-05-28T11:58:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/igamings.news\/?p=195"},"modified":"2025-05-28T11:58:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:58:47","slug":"onsec-igaming-news-weekly-digest-5-28-online-gambling-hits-153b-target-poker-doubles-igaming-faces-hack-waves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igamings.news\/?p=195","title":{"rendered":"ONSEC iGaming News Weekly Digest: 5\/28 \u2013 Online Gambling Hits $153B Target, Poker Doubles, iGaming Faces Hack Waves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to this week\u2019s edition of iGaming News Weekly Digest, brought to you by the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onsec.io\/\"><strong>ONSEC<\/strong><\/a>. Designed for casino operators, iGaming executives, and betting innovators, this digest highlights the critical trends, legal shifts, and cyber threats shaping the gambling ecosystem. In this issue, we explore Pennsylvania\u2019s $227M iGaming milestone, the explosive growth of unregulated platforms like sweepstakes and crypto casinos, and the projected $153B expansion of the global online gambling market. We also spotlight rising cyber risks, including the Facebook OAuth breach, massive credential leaks, and vulnerabilities tied to SMS-based 2FA.<\/p>\n<p>Stay ahead\u2014and stay secure\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/request-onsec\/30min?month=2025-05\">ONSEC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>Trends and Analytics<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Pennsylvania Sports Betting Grows 10% YoY, iGaming Surges Past $227M<\/strong><br \/>\nIn April 2025, Pennsylvania sportsbooks handled $711.6M in bets\u2014a 10.1% year-over-year increase\u2014despite a seasonal dip post-March Madness. FanDuel and DraftKings led with over $460M combined handle. Meanwhile, the state\u2019s iGaming market hit $227.7M in revenue, driven by record online slots and table game activity. Together, these figures highlight sustained growth across both verticals. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covers.com\/industry\/pennsylvania-sports-betting-yields-year-over-year-double-digit-growth-may-21-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Covers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong> Online Gambling Market Set to Reach $153.57B by 2030<\/strong><br \/>\nA new report from The Research Insights projects the global online gambling market will more than double, growing from $70.64B in 2023 to $153.57B by 2030 at a CAGR of 11.7%. Key growth drivers include smartphone adoption, mobile-first platforms, regulatory liberalization, and tech innovations like AI, blockchain, and gamification. Europe remains dominant, while APAC shows the highest growth potential. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/online-gambling-market-size-worth-153-57-billion-globally-by-2030---exclusive-study-by-the-research-insights-302465780.html\">PR News Wire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unregulated Platforms Challenge Traditional Casinos<\/strong><br \/>\nA new wave of unregulated platforms\u2014sweepstakes casinos, crypto casinos, DFS 2.0 apps, and prediction markets\u2014is disrupting the gambling industry. These fast-scaling models are exploiting regulatory gaps and pulling market share from licensed operators. With revenues already in the billions and influencers like Ryan Seacrest and Paris Hilton boosting visibility, regulators and tribal operators are now fighting back. <a href=\"https:\/\/ggbmagazine.com\/article\/gaming-2-0-the-industry-under-siege\/\">Global Gaming Business Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Poker Market to Double by 2030, Driven by Mobile and Real-Money Play<\/strong><br \/>\nThe global online poker market is projected to grow from $5.3B in 2024 to $11.4B by 2030, fueled by the rise of real-money and freemium models, mobile-first platforms, and expanding regulation. PC-based poker alone is expected to hit $7.1B, with China, the U.S., and Asia-Pacific leading growth. Gamification, AI, and cross-border player pools are also accelerating adoption. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2025\/05\/28\/3089243\/28124\/en\/Online-Poker-Global-Strategic-Business-Report-2025-2030-Growth-in-Real-Money-and-Freemium-Poker-Models-Accelerates-Platform-Diversification.html\">Research and Markets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Why Online Casinos Are the New Frontier for Tech Startups<\/strong><br \/>\nWith mobile-first users, crypto adoption, and gamification driving demand, online casinos are becoming a hotbed for tech innovation. Startups are challenging legacy operators with agile platforms, blockchain transparency, and data-driven personalization\u2014reshaping iGaming with Web3, RegTech, and real-time engagement mechanics. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techloy.com\/why-online-casinos-are-the-new-frontier-for-tech-startups\/\">Techloy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Cashout: Online Casinos Record Second-Best Month<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile April\u2019s revenue dipped slightly from March, U.S. legal online casinos still posted the second-highest monthly total in history. The broader gambling news roundup highlights Circa\u2019s record $15M football contest, Montana\u2019s sweepstakes casino ban, rising scrutiny over gambling addiction, and growing momentum in sports prediction markets. <a href=\"https:\/\/closingline.substack.com\/p\/the-cashout-online-casinos-put-up\"><em>The Closing Line by Dustin Gouker<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Law and Regulation<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong>Ohio Advances iGaming Legislation with Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos.<\/strong> Ohio lawmakers introduced House Bill 298 and Senate Bill 197 to legalize online casino gaming.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The bills propose a 28% tax rate, restrict licenses to existing land-based operators, and explicitly ban sweepstakes-style games.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The legislation aims for a market launch by March 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/sbcamericas.com\/2025\/05\/21\/new-ohio-online-casino-bill-would-limit-market-ban-sweepstakes\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CBS Americas<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Federal Scrutiny Intensifies on U.S. Sports Betting Industry. <\/strong><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The rapid expansion of sports betting in the U.S. has prompted federal attention due to rising concerns over gambling addiction.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The proposed GRIT Act seeks to allocate a portion of federal gambling tax revenue to addiction treatment, but faces opposition from industry stakeholders. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrons.com\/articles\/sports-betting-gambling-addiction-horse-racing-f51b151b?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Barron&#8217;s<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cura\u00e7ao Court Upholds Journalist&#8217;s Right to Call Sub-Licensing &#8216;Illegal&#8217;<\/b>: A court in Cura\u00e7ao has upheld a journalist&#8217;s right to label the practice of sub-licensing as &#8216;illegal&#8217;. This ruling could have far-reaching implications for iGaming operators in the region. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/next.io\/news\/regulation\/curacao-court-upholds-journalists-right-sublicensing-illegal\/\">NEXT.io<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Fontainebleau Under Investigation by NGCB for AML Violations<\/b>: The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is investigating Fontainebleau for alleged Anti-Money Laundering (AML) violations. The outcome of this investigation could have significant implications for the casino and iGaming operators in Nevada. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/sbcamericas.com\/2025\/05\/27\/ngcb-probe-fontainebleau-las-vegas\/\">SBC Americas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bangladesh Initiates Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling. <\/strong><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Under the new Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, Bangladesh has launched a national enforcement campaign against illegal online gambling.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Authorities have identified over 1,000 mobile agents involved in unauthorized gambling transactions, signaling a significant move towards stricter regulation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamblinginsider.com\/news\/29632\/bangladesh-launches-national-online-gambling-enforcement-under-new-cyber-law?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Gambling Insider<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Hacks and Data Breaches<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Facebook \u2013 1.2 Billion Accounts Scraped.<\/strong> A hacker leaked personal data from over 1.2 billion Facebook users, including names, emails, and locations. The breach highlights massive risks associated with social login systems. Gambling platforms using Facebook OAuth are now prime targets for account takeover and phishing attacks. <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/technology\/social\/this-may-be-facebooks-biggest-ever-breach-as-hacker-claims-to-put-data-of-1-2-billion-accounts-on-sale\/articleshow\/121368469.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Times of India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>184M Login Credentials Leaked (Gmail, PayPal, Netflix, etc.). <\/strong>A giant trove of leaked login credentials was posted online, affecting users of Gmail, PayPal, and more. Attackers are already testing these credentials across major services. Gamblers who reuse passwords are at risk of account hijacking, making credential stuffing a top threat to casino platforms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/tech\/14339728\/password-leak-database-180-million-paypal-netflix-gmail\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The U.S. Sun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>AT&amp;T \u2013 31 Million Records Leaked. <\/strong>Hackers exposed detailed subscriber data, including SIM and device information, from 31 million AT&amp;T customers. This information enables SIM swap fraud and SMS interception. SMS-based 2FA used by many gambling sites is now vulnerable, especially for high-value and crypto users. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scworld.com\/brief\/alleged-att-breach-compromises-31m-records?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">SC World<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>LexisNexis Risk Solutions \u2013 364,000 Individuals Exposed. <\/strong>Personal and financial data from identity verification provider LexisNexis was leaked in a major breach. The data includes names, SSNs, and other KYC attributes. Casinos that rely on LexisNexis for player verification may face increased fraud and compliance risks. <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2025\/05\/28\/data-broker-giant-lexisnexis-says-breach-exposed-personal-information-of-over-364000-people\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">TechCrunch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Commvault (Metallic SaaS Platform) Breach. <\/strong>Attackers compromised Commvault\u2019s backup-as-a-service platform, potentially exposing sensitive data stored in Microsoft 365 environments.<br \/>Gambling operators using M365 and SaaS backups may have had internal files, KYC documents, or financial records accessed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/pro\/security\/commvault-attack-may-put-saas-companies-across-the-world-at-risk-cisa-warns?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Tech Radar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><small>Sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/onsec.io\/?ref=acn&amp;utm_campaign=acn_news&amp;utm_medium=int\">ONSEC.io<\/a> &#8211; penetration testing for igaming industry<\/small><\/p>\n<h1>Final Words<\/h1>\n<p>As the iGaming sector evolves\u2014propelled by surging mobile adoption, legal battles, and a spike in data breaches\u2014staying informed isn\u2019t just smart, it\u2019s essential. This week\u2019s updates reveal how fast-moving tech, regulatory gaps, and rising cyber threats are redrawing the competitive map, with startups, shadow platforms, and hackers all reshaping the game.<\/p>\n<p>If you found this digest useful, share it with your colleagues and partners in the gambling industry. A well-informed network is a stronger one\u2014more secure, more agile, and better prepared for what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to this week\u2019s edition of iGaming News Weekly Digest, brought to you by the team at ONSEC. Designed for casino operators, iGaming executives, and betting innovators, this digest highlights the critical trends, legal shifts, and cyber threats shaping the gambling ecosystem. 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