Jovana Vukovic is the editorial contact for Casino News Daily. Her reporting follows gambling regulation, payment restrictions and casino software developments, with coverage ranging from Brazil’s betting market to European policy changes and US game launches. For editorial questions or corrections, please use our contact form. Jovana is also listed on our sister site LCB as JovanaV, an Account Manager.
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Playtech has confirmed a solid opening to 2025, reporting major growth in its US operations and completing a transformative shift to a business-to-business (B2B) model. In a trading update covering…
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The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) in Spain has announced the opening of its 2025 funding round to support research into gambling-related disorders. Backed by a total…
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International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that the Judging Commission has completed its thorough evaluation of the technical and economic proposals submitted by LottoItalia, the consortium it leads, for the…
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The upcoming Gaming in Spain Conference, scheduled for June 26 at the Auditorio ECIJA in Madrid, will once again bring together regulators, legal experts, and industry leaders for a day…
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has reached out to over a dozen traditional and digital media platforms, urging them to stop promoting unregulated online gambling and sports…
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has raised concerns about the potential negative impact of further tax increases on the gambling industry, particularly on horseracing funding. Despite this, new figures…
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Kalamba Games, a leading provider of innovative slot games, has announced an exciting partnership with Microgame, marking a significant step in expanding its presence in the Italian iGaming market. This…
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In a significant move that will reshape the country’s gambling landscape, Paraguay has enacted Law No. 7348/2025, which amends the existing gambling laws and opens the door to private operators.…
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The National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) has reported strong progress in its second year since launching in April 2023. New data shows that over 110,000 individuals have received support from…
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Gambling activity among young adults in Ireland has seen a sharp increase in early 2025, driven in part by major sporting events. New data from Bank of Ireland reveals that…
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The General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has announced a significant crackdown on illegal gambling operations in Spain, imposing a total of €77.4 million in fines. This penalty…
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International Game Technology (IGT) has officially entered the United Arab Emirates’ regulated gaming industry as the latest supplier to receive a license from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).…
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The UK government’s recent proposal to consolidate its online gambling tax structure has sparked a backlash from key stakeholders within the betting and racing sectors. The Betting and Gaming Council…
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A new partnership between New Jersey and the United Arab Emirates aims to set a global standard for innovation and regulation in the gaming sector. On April 30, 2025, Governor…
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The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has projected a £778,000 revenue shortfall for the 2025–26 financial year, citing a continued decline in new gaming licence applications and an…
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Svenska Spel has officially closed its last land-based casino, Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm, after updated ownership directives were issued following the Swedish Parliament’s decision to phase out land-based casino gaming.…
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Ontario’s regulated online gambling sector achieved a major milestone in its third full year, generating CA$3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the 2024-25 fiscal year. According to data…
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Following its successful second reading, Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—is preparing to undergo rigorous clause-by-clause analysis in the Alberta Legislative Assembly. This next critical phase involves discussions…
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In November 2021, a report emerged accusing Evolution AB, a leader in the online gaming sector, of operating in black markets, including countries under U.S. sanctions such as Syria, Iran,…
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The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), in partnership with Pobal, has launched a nationwide call for input to guide the development of Ireland’s new Social Impact Fund. The fund,…
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Florida’s sweeping gambling reform initiative, House Bill 1467, is progressing through the state legislature, even as it encounters strong resistance from veterans’ groups, horse racing interests, and the amusement industry.…
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On April 16, 2025, Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) launched its regulatory agenda for the 2025-2026 biennium, placing a strong emphasis on responsible gambling and the prevention of…
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The road to legalizing land-based casinos in Brazil has faced several delays, with the controversial bill PL 2,234/2022 still awaiting a full vote in the Brazilian Senate. Despite being approved…
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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has opened an investigation into sports prediction markets operating without a license in the state. These platforms, which allow users to place financial stakes…
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The United Arab Emirates continues shaping its commercial gaming and lottery market, issuing fresh vendor licences and securing new partnerships to support regulatory compliance and secure operations. Novomatic and EQL…
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Rising geopolitical tensions between China and the United States are casting a shadow over Macau’s economic prospects for 2025, as experts caution that retaliatory tariff measures are likely to have…
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The 2025 Gaming in Spain Conference (GiS), set to take place on June 26, 2025, in Madrid, will bring together top industry figures to discuss the latest regulatory changes affecting…
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The fourth annual SiGMA Americas Awards launched this year’s expo and conference with a grand celebration at the Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, setting the stage for Latin America’s…
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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Thailand’s Parliament last week to oppose the government’s plan to legalize casinos under the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill. The demonstration, led by three prominent civic…
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On April 2, 2025, the Swedish Parliament, the Riksdag, made a historic decision to close the country’s last land-based casino, Casino Cosmopol, located in Stockholm. This decision comes after months…