BetMGM, a leading player in the sports betting and online gaming industry, has launched an innovative advertising campaign featuring Hollywood star Jamie Foxx. This marks the company's first significant venture into promoting its online casino operations. The ad titled "Vegas Lights" underscores BetMGM’s commitment to delivering a seamless gaming experience by bridging its digital platform with MGM Resorts' physical casino destinations. Debuting on March 4, 2025, the 30-second commercial creatively spotlights renowned MGM Resorts locations, aligning retail and online gaming experiences.

YouTube has announced significant updates to its policies on online gambling content, set to take effect on March 19, 2025. The new regulations aim to enhance viewer protection, particularly for younger audiences, by restricting the promotion of gambling-related content and imposing stricter compliance standards. Under the revised guidelines, YouTube will prohibit any form of directing users to uncertified gambling sites, including URLs, embedded links, logos, verbal endorsements, and visual displays.

JioHotstar has shattered records in live sports streaming during the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, amassing over 540 crore views and 11,000 crore minutes of watch time. The tournament final, where India triumphed over New Zealand, recorded a staggering 124.2 crore views and reached a new peak concurrency of 6.12 crore viewers, surpassing the previous record of 5.9 crore set during the 2023 Cricket World Cup Final.

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), a leading provider of iGaming technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Andy Evers as its new Senior Vice President of Commercial. With a proven track record in sportsbook platform solutions, Evers brings over a decade of industry experience from leadership roles at Betgenius and DraftKings. His appointment comes at a time when GiG is experiencing rapid global growth, expanding its network of partners and strengthening its foothold in regulated gaming markets across Europe, North America, and Asia.

The Maharashtra government has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art media monitoring centre at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore. This initiative aims to track, analyze, and respond to news coverage related to the state government across print, electronic, social, and digital media platforms. The centre will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect misinformation and negative narratives, ensuring real-time analysis and corrective action when necessary.