Industry’s Responsible Gaming Investment Surges to $472 Million in 2023

Industry’s Responsible Gaming Investment Surges to $472 Million in 2023

by September 27, 2024

Recent findings from the American Gaming Association (AGA) reveal a dramatic rise in responsible gaming (RG) investments across the gaming industry. The research highlights that industry spending on RG programs has soared to $471.8 million annually, reflecting a significant 72% i ...

Canadian Study Warns Gambling Ad Regulations Are Moving Too Quickly

Canadian Study Warns Gambling Ad Regulations Are Moving Too Quickly

by September 26, 2024

Within a year of legalizing online gambling in Canada, a surge in public complaints about the volume and content of gambling advertisements has raised concerns. A new study released by the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) highlights that regulators may be acting more quickly tha ...

Pix Betting Transfers Jump Over 200%, Central Bank Warns of Risks

Pix Betting Transfers Jump Over 200%, Central Bank Warns of Risks

by September 26, 2024

Roberto Campos Neto, president of Brazil’s Central Bank, has voiced alarm over the exponential rise of online betting in the country, particularly highlighting the growing involvement of low-income individuals, including recipients of Bolsa Família. The dramatic uptick in Pix tra ...

ASA Bans Social Casino Ads on TikTok Over Misleading Content

ASA Bans Social Casino Ads on TikTok Over Misleading Content

by September 26, 2024

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned several social casino ads promoted on TikTok. The ads, created by SpinX Games Ltd, Dataverse Co Limited, Huuuge Global Limited, Mobee Co Ltd, and Zeroo Gravity Games LLC, were flagged for misleading consumers into thinking ...

Steve Cohen’s Casino Proposal Faces Political Challenges Amid Fierce Competition

Steve Cohen’s Casino Proposal Faces Political Challenges Amid Fierce Competition

by September 24, 2024

Steve Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund manager and owner of the New York Mets, has intensified his efforts to develop a casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field. His latest proposal, known as Metropolitan Park, seeks to transform the 50-acre parking lot west of Citi Fiel ...

Exploring the Relationship Between Casino Bonuses and Customer Retention

Exploring the Relationship Between Casino Bonuses and Customer Retention

by September 24, 2024

Just like your favorite store gives you a discount to make a purchase there, online casinos use bonuses to persuade players to come back. These incentives, which often come in the form of extra cash, free spins, and other special rewards, increase the enjoyment and satisfaction o ...

Schleswig-Holstein Grants First Online Casino Licenses to Private Operators

Schleswig-Holstein Grants First Online Casino Licenses to Private Operators

by September 24, 2024

On September 18, 2024, the German state of Schleswig-Holstein made history by becoming the first in the country to grant licenses to private operators for live casino and table games. Among the recipients of these licenses were Tipico, BluBet,Cashpoint (Austrian operator), and Sk ...

Spanish Online Gaming GGR Reaches €346.34M in Q2 2024

Spanish Online Gaming GGR Reaches €346.34M in Q2 2024

by September 23, 2024

The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has released financial data for Spain’s online gambling market, revealing that gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €346.34 million in the second quarter of 2024. This represents a 10.79% year-on-year increase but a slig ...

Manhunt Intensifies Former Philippine Official Harry Roque Amid POGO Scandal

Manhunt Intensifies Former Philippine Official Harry Roque Amid POGO Scandal

by September 20, 2024

Authorities in the Philippines have launched a nationwide manhunt for Harry Roque, former spokesperson for President Rodrigo Duterte, as part of an investigation into illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Roque is accused of withholding critical documents related ...

Norway’s Conservative Party Pushes for End to Gambling Monopoly, Major Operators Face Withdrawal

Norway’s Conservative Party Pushes for End to Gambling Monopoly, Major Operators Face Withdrawal

by September 20, 2024

Norway’s Conservative party (Høyre) has called for the end of the country’s state-run gambling monopoly. The party’s latest manifesto, published ahead of the September 2025 election, proposes a transition to a licensed gambling market, potentially opening the doors to ...

Two-Phase Gambling Tax Hike in the Netherlands to Hit Operators Hard

Two-Phase Gambling Tax Hike in the Netherlands to Hit Operators Hard

by September 20, 2024

The Dutch government’s decision to raise the gambling tax will be implemented in two stages, significantly affecting licensees in the country’s regulated market. By 2026, the gambling tax rate will hit 37.8%, with a preliminary increase to 34.2% in 2025. This hike, according to a ...

CasinoBeats Summit 2025 – Schedule, Program and More Details About the Event

CasinoBeats Summit 2025 – Schedule, Program and More Details About the Event

by September 20, 2024

As the iGaming industry continues to evolve lightning-fast, staying informed and connected is essential for anyone looking to thrive in this highly competitive sector. Discover the CasinoBeats Summit 2025 organized from June 10-12 at the InterContinental Hotel in Malta. Currently ...

Philippines Prepares Executive Order to Ban POGOs Soon

Philippines Prepares Executive Order to Ban POGOs Soon

by September 19, 2024

The Philippines is on the brink of a major shift in its gambling landscape as the government prepares to issue an Executive Order (EO) banning all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). According to Gilbert Cruz, Executive Director of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime ...

Brazilian Authorities to Suspend Unlicensed Betting Operators from October 2024

Brazilian Authorities to Suspend Unlicensed Betting Operators from October 2024

by September 19, 2024

Brazil is ramping up its efforts to regulate the online betting industry, imposing a crucial deadline for betting operators to comply with national laws. Starting October 1, 2024, all fixed-odds betting companies that have not yet requested authorization from the Ministry of Fina ...

Evolution Unveils Crazy Time Italia, First Native-Language Version of Hit Game Show

Evolution Unveils Crazy Time Italia, First Native-Language Version of Hit Game Show

by September 17, 2024

Evolution Gaming has announced the release of Crazy Time Italia, the first-ever native-language version of the company’s highly popular live game show, Crazy Time. This latest iteration, featuring Italian-speaking game hosts, is now live from Evolution’s advanced studio in Malta ...