Filip Radulovic covers the rules and business decisions shaping gambling markets. His Casino News Daily reporting includes licence renewals, enforcement against unlicensed sites, casino regulation and gaming suppliers expanding into new markets. His work has also appeared on our sister site World Casino News, including reporting on unregulated gambling in the United States.
Franco Digital, a prominent Spanish iGaming provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Bulgarian supplier Amusnet to broaden the gaming content offered through its IRIS Platform. This collaboration aims to…
The French government’s initiative to legalize online casinos has encountered significant pushback from various stakeholders, causing officials to halt their proposed amendment to the 2025 budget. This amendment, originally submitted…
Macau’s newly enacted Illegal Gaming Law has officially come into effect as of October 29, 2024, following its announcement in the Official Gazette. The law, which passed its final vote…
The University of Alberta has introduced an exciting new microcredential course aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly changing gambling and iGaming landscape. The course, developed by Dr.…
Thailand’s move toward legalizing casinos is making progress, with the draft law on entertainment complexes expected to be presented to the cabinet by the end of this year, according to…
A new bill aimed at banning online sports betting across Brazil has been introduced by Senator Sérgio Petecão, reflecting growing concerns over the impact of virtual gambling on mental health…
The French government is moving toward legalizing online casino games in a bold move aimed at bolstering its state finances and curbing illegal gambling. The proposed amendment, part of the…
Massachusetts residents hoping to participate in the state’s online lottery will have to wait until April 2026 due to delays in receiving the necessary funding to develop the platform. Initially…
The Canadian gambling industry is experiencing a significant surge in suspected digital fraud attempts, with a staggering 79.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase in the first half of 2024 (H1 2024). According…
Illegal online gambling has surged in South Korea over the past few years, with cases tripling between 2019 and 2023. According to the National Gambling Control Commission (NGCC), reported incidents…
In a bid to clamp down on illegal online gambling, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to release its first comprehensive study of the UK’s black market. Scheduled for…
Interwetten Group has officially launched OKTO.CASH, a new cash-to-digital payment solution, for its users in Germany. This development represents a significant step forward for OKTO as it broadens its reach…
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken further steps to combat illegal online gambling, issuing orders for internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to two more offshore…
Ireland has taken a significant step forward in overhauling its gambling legislation with the passage of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 through the Oireachtas. The bill, which has now completed its…
EGT Digital has announced a significant collaboration with Casino Sanremo, marking another milestone in the Bulgarian company’s expansion across the Italian gaming market. As part of this partnership, EGT Digital…
Brazil is dealing with a wave of legal action from betting companies following the release of an approved list of operators allowed to continue operating in the country. This list,…
The UK gambling industry is bracing for potential tax increases as speculation grows ahead of the Labour government’s upcoming budget announcement on October 30. Sources close to the Treasury have…
The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) has filed for a preliminary injunction in response to a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent its licensees from offering betting services across Brazil.…
The Brazilian government has taken decisive action in its efforts to regulate the online betting market by blocking 2,040 illegal betting sites that failed to meet the requirements for licensing.…
Australia’s Greens party has intensified its campaign to end gambling advertising by introducing a bill to the Senate that seeks a complete ban on gambling ads across all forms of…
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) has reported significant growth in the regulated gambling market, with the market’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) increasing by 21.2% in 2023, reaching €4…
The South African gambling industry experienced unprecedented growth during the 2023-24 financial year, with gross gambling revenue (GGR) reaching an all-time high of ZAR59.3 billion, a significant 25.7% increase from…
In a significant move for the global gaming industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA), and Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is contemplating an outright ban on online sports betting if the government’s recent regulatory efforts fail to address the growing issue of gambling…
Denmark’s gambling market saw a 4.3% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in August 2024, reaching DKK571 million ($84.1 million), according to data released by the Danish Gambling Authority,…
Australia’s BetStop self-exclusion program has reached a significant milestone, with over 30,000 individuals signing up since its launch last August. The initiative, which allows users to self-exclude from licensed online…
The debate over Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 is intensifying, with Senators Lynn Ruane and Alice Mary Higgins advocating for a total ban on gambling bonuses as the bill nears…
Wynn Resorts has made history by becoming the first company to receive a commercial gaming license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On October 4, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has appointed two new experts, Dr. Virve Marionneau and Dr. Spencer Murch, to its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). This move is aimed at…
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has announced that the country’s channelization rate for the online gambling market has reached 86% for 2023, reflecting an improvement over the 77% recorded the…