Finland’s New Gambling Bill to End Veikkaus Monopoly by 2027

Finland’s New Gambling Bill to End Veikkaus Monopoly by 2027

by July 4, 2024

The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has introduced a draft government proposal to reform the country’s gambling system. This proposal, which aligns with the Government Programme, aims to dismantle Veikkaus Oy’s current monopoly on betting and online casino games and open t ...

Macau’s June Gambling Revenue Falls to $2.21 Billion

Macau’s June Gambling Revenue Falls to $2.21 Billion

by July 3, 2024

Macau’s casino revenue amounted to MOP17.69 billion (£1.74 billion/€2.04 billion/$2.21 billion) in June 2024, marking the lowest monthly total since November 2023. This figure represents a 16.4% increase from MOP15.21 billion in June 2023, 14.1% lower than the MOP20.19 bill ...

New York Extends Downstate Casino Bid Deadline to June 2025

New York Extends Downstate Casino Bid Deadline to June 2025

by July 3, 2024

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board has extended the deadline for downstate casino bids to June 27, 2025. This decision comes even as a bill proposing an earlier deadline of August 31, 2024, awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. New Timeline for Downstate ...

Spain Enforces New Measures to Fight Sports Betting Fraud

Spain Enforces New Measures to Fight Sports Betting Fraud

by July 2, 2024

In a significant move to bolster the integrity of sports betting, the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling in Spain has mandated that all licensed gaming operators involved in horseracing or sports betting must join the Global Betting Market Investigation Service (S ...

Endorphina and Scommettendo Announce Strategic iGaming Partnership

Endorphina and Scommettendo Announce Strategic iGaming Partnership

by July 2, 2024

Endorphina is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Scommettendo, a leading iGaming company ranked among the top 15 operators in the Italian market. This collaboration aims to leverage our combined expertise and shared goals to enhance entertainment and provide a supe ...

Danish Gambling Authority Requires Supplier Licences by January 2025

Danish Gambling Authority Requires Supplier Licences by January 2025

by July 2, 2024

From 1 January 2025, game suppliers must have a Danish Gambling Authority license to provide games to operators with a Danish license for betting and online casinos. Applications for these licenses will be accepted starting from 1 September 2024. The Danish Gambling Authority has ...

Michigan Boosts Gaming Regulation and Responsible Gambling Funding

Michigan Boosts Gaming Regulation and Responsible Gambling Funding

by June 28, 2024

On Thursday, June 27, the Michigan Legislature finalized an agreement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, earmarking $1.9 million to support the addition of 14 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions at the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). These new positions are cruc ...

Interview with Erik King on Ontario’s Second Year of Regulated iGaming

Interview with Erik King on Ontario’s Second Year of Regulated iGaming

by June 28, 2024

Great news for the online gambling business as the Ontario regulated iGaming market has processed $63 billion in bets in its second year, leaving Canadian platforms like the ones found on Zamsino thriving. To shed more light on this development and what it means in the industry w ...

OKTO Launches OKTO.CASH Payment Service in India

OKTO Launches OKTO.CASH Payment Service in India

by June 28, 2024

OKTO is excited to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking real-time cash-to-digital closed-loop payment service, OKTO.CASH, into the Indian market. This strategic move represents a significant step in OKTO’s mission to revolutionize payment experiences for both merchants an ...

Fantasma Games Brings Premium Slot Titles to Italian Market

Fantasma Games Brings Premium Slot Titles to Italian Market

by June 28, 2024

Fantasma Games, known for its “slots beyond gambling,” is debuting in the Italian market through its distribution partner, Relax Gaming. This strategic entry will enable Fantasma Games to offer its entire portfolio of premium and innovative titles to operators and pla ...

Indonesia Targets Online Gambling Networks in Regional Crackdown

Indonesia Targets Online Gambling Networks in Regional Crackdown

by June 26, 2024

Indonesia has taken decisive steps to curb online gambling activities by targeting internet lines connected to the Philippines and Cambodia. This move, initiated by the nation’s Communications and Informatics Ministry, aims to sever access to networks allegedly facilitating illeg ...

Pragmatic Play Expands Presence in Spain with KirolBet Partnership

Pragmatic Play Expands Presence in Spain with KirolBet Partnership

by June 25, 2024

Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its reach in the Spanish market through a strategic partnership with KirolBet. This collaboration marks a significant step for Pragmatic Play as it brings its premium slots and live casino offerings ...

Spain Appoints Urbiola as Dedicated Minister for Federal Gambling Reforms

Spain Appoints Urbiola as Dedicated Minister for Federal Gambling Reforms

by June 25, 2024

The Council of Ministers of Spain has appointed Andrés Barragán Urbiola as Secretary General of Consumption and Gaming. In this role, Urbiola will oversee Spain’s ongoing federal overhaul of gambling laws, a directive led by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. This appointment is p ...

Brazil Approves Bill to Legalize Casinos and Bingo

Brazil Approves Bill to Legalize Casinos and Bingo

by June 24, 2024

Brazil’s Justice and Citizenship Commission (CCJ) has taken a significant step by approving a bill that legalizes casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and horserace betting. The bill, known as PL 2,234/2022, passed with 14 votes in favor and 12 against on June 19. Having been und ...

Bovada Banned in Michigan and Colorado, Faces Possible Connecticut Exit

Bovada Banned in Michigan and Colorado, Faces Possible Connecticut Exit

by June 24, 2024

Bovada, an offshore and unregulated sportsbook and casino operator, has ceased operations in Michigan and Colorado. This decision comes after the respective gaming regulators in both states issued legal notices to the parent company, Harp Media B.V., demanding the cessation of it ...