24 Operators Apply for iGaming Licences in Finland’s New Market

24 Operators Apply for iGaming Licences in Finland’s New Market

by April 9, 2026

Finland is undergoing a major shift in its gambling sector, as the country prepares to transition from the long-standing Veikkaus monopoly to a new multi-licence system. The application process, which began on March 1, 2026, has already seen 24 operators submit their requests to ...

What Star Entertainment’s Problems Say About Casino Regulation and the Online Market

What Star Entertainment’s Problems Say About Casino Regulation and the Online Market

by April 8, 2026

Star Entertainment is back in the news because its financial and regulatory troubles are still active. On March 29, 2026, Reuters reported that the Australian casino group secured a A$390 million refinancing deal with WhiteHawk Capital Partners. The deal gives Star short term liq ...

Female Participation Rises In Spain Online Gambling Market

Female Participation Rises In Spain Online Gambling Market

by March 10, 2026

Spain’s licensed online gambling sector continues to expand, and new research indicates that female participation is increasing steadily. Although women remain a minority among players, their presence in the market has grown in recent years, accompanied by a notable rise in the a ...

Tennessee Orders Online Sweepstakes Casinos to Leave State

Tennessee Orders Online Sweepstakes Casinos to Leave State

by December 31, 2025

Tennessee authorities have launched a coordinated enforcement effort aimed at removing online sweepstakes casinos from the state, concluding that the platforms operate outside existing law while presenting themselves as lawful entertainment services. The action follows an investi ...

Platipus Spreads €125,000 Slot Tournament Across 2026

Platipus Spreads €125,000 Slot Tournament Across 2026

by December 30, 2025

Platipus is rolling out a year-long Network Tournament Series in 2026 that gives players multiple chances to compete rather than packing everything into one long event. The tournament is split into five separate stages, each running for three days and carrying its own €25,000 pri ...

Florida lawmaker revives horse racing decoupling proposal

Florida lawmaker revives horse racing decoupling proposal

by December 29, 2025

A proposal to separate live horse racing from other gambling operations has returned to the Florida Legislature, reopening a debate that has divided lawmakers, racetrack operators, and the state’s equine industry in recent sessions. The measure, filed ahead of the 2026 legislativ ...

Italy Gambling Enters New Era With Reform and Industry Shifts

Italy Gambling Enters New Era With Reform and Industry Shifts

by December 11, 2025

Italy’s gambling sector is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in recent memory, with sweeping regulatory adjustments, strengthened scrutiny of illegal betting networks and a newly formalised partnership intended to tighten ties between Italy and the broader interna ...

Zimpler Receives Pix Approval from Brazil’s Central Bank

Zimpler Receives Pix Approval from Brazil’s Central Bank

by November 12, 2025

Zimpler has reached another significant step in its Latin American expansion after receiving official approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to operate as a Pix participant. The authorization positions the Swedish Pay-by-Bank provider to deliver real-time transactions directly ...

Timor-Leste Ends Online Gambling Licenses Nationwide

Timor-Leste Ends Online Gambling Licenses Nationwide

by October 3, 2025

The government of Timor-Leste has enacted a sweeping prohibition on online gambling and betting, canceling all current licenses and halting the issuance of new ones. This decision, formalized through a Council of Ministers resolution, reflects deep concerns about security, social ...

Greece Moves to Restrict Social Media and Gambling Access for Minors

Greece Moves to Restrict Social Media and Gambling Access for Minors

by September 30, 2025

Greece is preparing to roll out sweeping new restrictions on minors’ online activity, set to begin in October 2025. Under the plan, children under 15 will automatically be blocked from accessing social media platforms, while those under 18 will face barriers to websites promoting ...

Imagine Live Expands Reach with Italian GLI Certification

Imagine Live Expands Reach with Italian GLI Certification

by September 26, 2025

Imagine Live has taken another step in strengthening its European presence after securing certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) for operations in Italy. This approval confirms that its portfolio of live dealer products complies with Italian regulatory standar ...

Dutch Regulator Examines Behavioural Influence in Online Gambling

Dutch Regulator Examines Behavioural Influence in Online Gambling

by September 25, 2025

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa) has initiated a closer look at behavioural practices used by online gambling platforms. This follows a study commissioned from Behavioural Insights, which examined how providers influence player activity.The investi ...

Ireland Introduces Bank Card Blocking to Address Gambling Risks

Ireland Introduces Bank Card Blocking to Address Gambling Risks

by September 25, 2025

A new measure to support individuals dealing with gambling problems has been rolled out in Ireland, giving bank customers the ability to voluntarily block their debit cards from being used on gambling websites and apps. The initiative has been developed as part of a collaborative ...

Spanish Regulator Reports Q2 2025 Gaming Revenue Growth

Spanish Regulator Reports Q2 2025 Gaming Revenue Growth

by September 25, 2025

The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Spain’s national gambling regulator, has released financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The latest figures show broad year-on-year increases in the Spain iGaming market, though several areas experienced declines co ...

Evolution Teams with Gaming Arts to Adapt NetEnt Slots for Land-Based Casinos

Evolution Teams with Gaming Arts to Adapt NetEnt Slots for Land-Based Casinos

by September 19, 2025

Evolution has confirmed a new partnership with Gaming Arts LLC that will see some of NetEnt’s most popular online slots reimagined for traditional casino play. The rollout is scheduled to begin in North America in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the games delivered on Gaming Art ...