New Jersey Court Blocks Evolution Bid to Add Playtech CaseNJ

New Jersey Court Blocks Evolution Bid to Add Playtech CaseNJ

by June 18, 2026

A New Jersey court has declined Evolution AB’s request to expand its ongoing defamation lawsuit by adding Playtech Plc as a defendant, marking a procedural setback in a dispute that continues to move through multiple layers of litigation tied to a contested industry report.Th ...

39% Of Merchants Now Accept Crypto As iGaming Payment Choice Expands

39% Of Merchants Now Accept Crypto As iGaming Payment Choice Expands

by June 17, 2026

Crypto payments have moved from being a technical side topic to being a mainstream checkout signal. A January 2026 payment report gives iGaming providers a clear view of what’s going on in this space: merchants everywhere are adding crypto because customers increasingly exp ...

Finland Drafts €20 Spin Cap And Autoplay Ban For 2027 Rules

Finland Drafts €20 Spin Cap And Autoplay Ban For 2027 Rules

by June 17, 2026

Finland has published draft gambling regulations that outline the structure of its planned licensed market under the Gambling Act (10/2026). The proposals introduce a wide set of player protection measures covering online casino gameplay, financial limits, and land-based gambling ...

Spain’s Online Casinos Push Slots, Players Keep Choosing Blackjack

Spain’s Online Casinos Push Slots, Players Keep Choosing Blackjack

by June 16, 2026

Spain’s regulated online casino market offers one of Europe’s largest selections of games, yet player attention remains focused on a surprisingly small group of favorites. New research from Blask highlights a substantial difference between what operators place in fron ...

Italy Gambling Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Regulatory Gridlock

Italy Gambling Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Regulatory Gridlock

by June 15, 2026

Italy’s regulated gambling industry risks further disruption as prolonged regulatory delays and inconsistent local policies continue to hinder the sector’s development, according to warnings presented to Italy’s Senate by trade association EGP-FIPE.The association, which repr ...

Norway’s Progress Party Pushes to End Gambling Monopoly

Norway’s Progress Party Pushes to End Gambling Monopoly

by June 12, 2026

Himanshu Gulati, a senior representative of Norway’s Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet, FrP), has indicated a significant policy shift in the country’s gambling sector. Addressing the annual Spillkonferansen conference, Gulati asserted that dismantling Norway’s gambling monopoly ...

RLX Gaming Expands US Reach With ReelPlay Content Launch

RLX Gaming Expands US Reach With ReelPlay Content Launch

by June 11, 2026

Relax Gaming’s US-facing brand, RLX Gaming, has entered a new phase of its North American strategy with the launch of its aggregation platform in the United States. The company has selected ReelPlay as the first studio partner on the platform, introducing a portfolio of slot titl ...

Brazil Opens Gambling Licensing Files to Public Access

Brazil Opens Gambling Licensing Files to Public Access

by June 10, 2026

Brazil’s federal government has announced plans to make thousands of documents linked to the country’s regulated online betting sector available to the public, marking a significant shift in how licensing information is handled.The initiative, unveiled by the Ministry o ...

New Zealand Sets Framework for Online Casino Licensing

New Zealand Sets Framework for Online Casino Licensing

by June 9, 2026

New Zealand has introduced detailed regulations to implement the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026, set to take effect on 3 July 2026, coinciding with the start of a competitive licensing process for prospective operators. These rules establish operational and advertising requireme ...

Pragmatic Play Refocuses Strategy on Slots and Live Casino

Pragmatic Play Refocuses Strategy on Slots and Live Casino

by June 8, 2026

Pragmatic Play is preparing to discontinue several products as part of a strategic shift that places greater emphasis on its strongest business segments. Following an internal review, the Gibraltar-based supplier will gradually phase out its sportsbook, bingo, and virtual sports ...

Supreme Court Confirms States Can Regulate Online Betting

Supreme Court Confirms States Can Regulate Online Betting

by June 5, 2026

India’s highest court has delivered a decisive ruling on digital gambling, emphasizing the need for state oversight of real-money betting. The Supreme Court’s decision, issued on May 27, 2026, in State of Tamil Nadu & Ors. v. Junglee Games India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. (2026 INS ...

RubyPlay Introduces Gameplay-Based Engagement Tools

RubyPlay Introduces Gameplay-Based Engagement Tools

by June 4, 2026

RubyPlay has unveiled a new suite of in-game engagement tools designed to increase player interaction and retention across its gaming ecosystem. The launch introduces Missions and Tournaments structured around actual in-game events, rather than relying solely on wallet-based mech ...

Italy Examines Boundaries of Gambling Marketing Rules

Italy Examines Boundaries of Gambling Marketing Rules

by June 3, 2026

Italy’s communications regulator is moving to clarify how licensed gambling operators can communicate with customers under the country’s strict advertising restrictions. The initiative comes as authorities seek to determine where legitimate customer information ends and prohibite ...

Thailand Steps Up Enforcement Against Online Gambling

Thailand Steps Up Enforcement Against Online Gambling

by June 2, 2026

Thailand’s authorities have intensified actions against online gambling, executing a large-scale crackdown that has blocked over 717,000 web links and social media pages. Officials noted that more than four million young people aged 15 to 25 have engaged in online gambling in the ...

Evolution Wins Malta Award as New Roulette Game Nears Launch

Evolution Wins Malta Award as New Roulette Game Nears Launch

by June 1, 2026

Evolution has added another industry accolade to its portfolio after receiving the Best Live Casino Provider 2026 award at the SiGMA Europe Awards in Malta. The recognition arrives during a period of continued activity for the gaming supplier, which has recently combined major co ...