India’s Gaming Ban Linked to Sharp Growth in Offshore Betting

India’s Gaming Ban Linked to Sharp Growth in Offshore Betting

by December 15, 2025

India’s prohibition on online real-money gaming has coincided with a marked increase in offshore betting activity, according to a new survey focused on users in the Delhi National Capital Region. Rather than reducing participation, the restriction appears to have redirected exist ...

ICE Barcelona 2026 Sets Broader Agenda for Global Gaming

ICE Barcelona 2026 Sets Broader Agenda for Global Gaming

by December 12, 2025

ICE Barcelona 2026 is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of gaming professionals to Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 19 to 21 January, positioning the event as a central meeting point for technology, policy, and commercial decision-making across the global gambling sector. Organi ...

New York Ban Accelerates Nationwide Action on Sweepstakes

New York Ban Accelerates Nationwide Action on Sweepstakes

by December 10, 2025

New York’s executive approval of a statewide sweepstakes ban ended an extended period of uncertainty and immediately reshaped a segment of the online gaming market. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature on Senate Bill 5935 put into force a prohibition on casino-style and sportsbook-style ...

Google Ordered to Renegotiate Default Search Deals Every Year

Google Ordered to Renegotiate Default Search Deals Every Year

by December 9, 2025

A federal court has issued a final set of remedies in the long-running antitrust case against Google, placing new constraints on how the company secures its position in search and generative AI markets. The decision marks a significant shift in the way Google must operate after t ...

LCB Rolls Out Casino Check to Support Safer Gaming

LCB Rolls Out Casino Check to Support Safer Gaming

by December 8, 2025

LCB has introduced Casino Check, a new verification tool designed to help players assess the legitimacy of online casinos and avoid unlicensed or fraudulent operators. With thousands of gaming sites active today, the platform aims to offer users a reliable way to determine whethe ...

Finland’s Gambling Market Transitions to Competitive Licensing in 2027

Finland’s Gambling Market Transitions to Competitive Licensing in 2027

by December 5, 2025

Finland is taking a significant step towards reshaping its gambling market, moving away from its state-controlled monopoly to a competitive licensing system. This shift is set to occur in 2027, with the introduction of a dual-licence framework aimed at ensuring greater competitio ...

Curaçao Gaming Authority Under Investigation: Scrutiny Casts Doubts on Reform Efforts

Curaçao Gaming Authority Under Investigation: Scrutiny Casts Doubts on Reform Efforts

by December 4, 2025

The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), responsible for overseeing the island’s gambling industry, finds itself under investigation for potential integrity issues. This comes at a critical juncture for the country, which has been working to modernize its regulatory framework un ...

Amusnet Shines with EGR and BEGE Awards in 2025

Amusnet Shines with EGR and BEGE Awards in 2025

by December 3, 2025

Amusnet Italy continued its strong presence in the Italian iGaming industry by participating as the Headline Sponsor for the EGR Italy Awards 2025, held on November 21st. This marked the second consecutive year the company supported the prestigious event, reaffirming its ongoing ...

RubyPlay Extends Spanish Presence With Paf Deal

RubyPlay Extends Spanish Presence With Paf Deal

by December 2, 2025

RubyPlay has taken another step in strengthening its position within Spain’s regulated online gaming sector through a new agreement with Paf Group. The partnership went live on December 1 and marks a further expansion of RubyPlay’s distribution footprint across European markets w ...

Momentum Rolls Out TrueWin and Dream Island Gambling Platforms in UAE

Momentum Rolls Out TrueWin and Dream Island Gambling Platforms in UAE

by December 1, 2025

Momentum, the operator responsible for the UAE’s sole licensed lottery, has expanded its footprint with the launch of two online gambling services: TrueWin and Dream Island. The rollout introduces full casino and sportsbook offerings to players in the Emirates, even though no for ...

South Africa’s Proposed 20% Tax on Online Gambling Amid Explosive Growth

South Africa’s Proposed 20% Tax on Online Gambling Amid Explosive Growth

by November 28, 2025

South Africa’s National Treasury has unveiled a proposal that could significantly alter the country’s online gambling landscape. The government is seeking public feedback on the draft of a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) from online betting and intera ...

UK Confirms 40% Remote Gaming Duty and New Betting Tax

UK Confirms 40% Remote Gaming Duty and New Betting Tax

by November 27, 2025

The UK government has set the stage for one of the most significant shifts in gambling taxation in recent years, confirming that remote gaming duty will almost double from 21% to 40% beginning in April 2026. The decision, revealed when the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR ...

Evolution, Galaxy Gaming Push Merger Deadline to 2026

Evolution, Galaxy Gaming Push Merger Deadline to 2026

by November 26, 2025

The merger between Evolution Malta Holding Limited and Galaxy Gaming, Inc. has entered a new phase, with both companies confirming an extended timeline as they work toward securing the last of the necessary gaming approvals. The updated schedule underscores the partners’ intentio ...

Eurobet.it to Grow Swintt Portfolio After Strong Launch

Eurobet.it to Grow Swintt Portfolio After Strong Launch

by November 25, 2025

Swintt and Eurobet.it are preparing to broaden their collaboration in Italy’s online casino sector, following a promising first month for the supplier’s Elysium Studios catalogue. After entering the country through an exclusive partnership at the end of October, Swintt has seen r ...

Red Papaya Emerges as Microgaming’s Newest Studio

Red Papaya Emerges as Microgaming’s Newest Studio

by November 24, 2025

A new name has entered the online gaming development space, and it arrives with a clear vision and an unmistakably vibrant identity. Red Papaya, now officially introduced as the latest studio powered by Microgaming, is positioning itself as a creator of slot titles that merge dat ...