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 ...

Sri Lanka Launches New Gambling Authority on December 1

Sri Lanka Launches New Gambling Authority on December 1

by November 21, 2025

Sri Lanka is preparing for a major regulatory shift as the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, officially takes effect on 1 December. The move follows a gazette issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on 16 November and marks the transition toward a single, na ...

LCB Awards 2025 Launch Celebrating the Best in iGaming

LCB Awards 2025 Launch Celebrating the Best in iGaming

by November 20, 2025

The LCB Awards return for their fourth consecutive year, continuing a tradition of spotlighting the standout performers shaping the online gambling landscape.Established by LCB after nearly two decades of hands-on expertise in the casino industry, the Awards reflect the platf ...

Romania Weighs New Age Limit and Tough Ad Restrictions

Romania Weighs New Age Limit and Tough Ad Restrictions

by November 19, 2025

Two major pieces of legislation have been introduced in Romania as members of the Liberal Pro Europe Coalition seek to reshape the country’s entire approach to gambling policy. The proposals, submitted by MPs Raluca Turcan and Diana Stoica, target youth protection, stricter adver ...

Italy Rolls Out New Nationwide Online Gambling Framework

Italy Rolls Out New Nationwide Online Gambling Framework

by November 18, 2025

Italy’s overhauled online gambling structure officially came into effect on November 14, ushering in a regulatory environment that the government views as more streamlined, more controlled, and better suited for one of Europe’s most active digital betting markets. The launch mark ...

Regulators Target Meta Over Gambling Fraud Ads as AI Tools Tighten Casino Security

Regulators Target Meta Over Gambling Fraud Ads as AI Tools Tighten Casino Security

by November 17, 2025

Malaysia’s Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has summoned Meta Platforms to explain reports that the company profited from fraudulent gambling advertisements – a case highlighting how fast digital scams evolve alongside new technologies.The move underscores regu ...

Italy’s Gambling Sector Shifts Toward Digital Dominance

Italy’s Gambling Sector Shifts Toward Digital Dominance

by November 17, 2025

The latest data from Italy’s regulated gambling industry shows a market undergoing major structural change. Although the overall turnover reached €157.4 billion in 2024, a 42% rise from 2019, the underlying picture reveals a landscape reshaped by digital growth and a contracting ...

Massachusetts Warns Sportsbooks on Prediction Market Partnerships

Massachusetts Warns Sportsbooks on Prediction Market Partnerships

by November 14, 2025

Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has issued a strong warning to licensed sportsbooks in the state, prohibiting them from offering sports-related event contracts or entering into partnerships with prediction market platforms. This action comes after growing concerns about the ...

Madrid Hosts European Talks on Gambling Regulation

Madrid Hosts European Talks on Gambling Regulation

by November 13, 2025

Representatives from seven European authorities gathered in Madrid to examine shared regulatory issues and strengthen cross-border cooperation on gambling oversight. The meeting took place on November 12, 2025, at the headquarters of Spain’s Directorate General for Gambling Regul ...

New Zealand Raises Offshore Casino Duty to Fund Local Sports and Community Groups

New Zealand Raises Offshore Casino Duty to Fund Local Sports and Community Groups

by November 12, 2025

The New Zealand government has amended its forthcoming Online Casino Gambling Bill by lifting the proposed duty on offshore operators from 12% to 16%. The 4% increase will go directly to sports clubs and community organizations across the country. The change follows public consul ...

Swintt Enters Italian Market and Adds a Wild New Adventure

Swintt Enters Italian Market and Adds a Wild New Adventure

by November 10, 2025

Swintt has made another bold move in its global expansion strategy, officially gaining approval from Italy’s gambling regulator, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), to introduce its games to local audiences. The authorization marks the company’s entry into its 13th regulat ...

Casinos de France Opposes Online Casino Legalisation

Casinos de France Opposes Online Casino Legalisation

by November 7, 2025

Casinos de France has voiced strong opposition to proposals seeking to legalise online casino gambling in France, arguing that such a move would harm local economies and threaten the country’s existing gaming framework. The trade body, which represents land-based operators across ...

UKGC Orders NetBet to Pay £650,000 for Compliance Failures

UKGC Orders NetBet to Pay £650,000 for Compliance Failures

by November 6, 2025

An investigation by the UK Gambling Commission has concluded that NetBet Enterprises Limited, operator of netbet.co.uk, must pay £650,000 and appoint an independent auditor after multiple breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility (SR) obligations were iden ...

Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa Power Africa’s Gaming Growth

Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa Power Africa’s Gaming Growth

by November 5, 2025

Africa’s gaming and digital entertainment industry is in the midst of an unprecedented surge, with Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa leading the charge. According to PwC’s Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025–2029, these three markets collectively generated more than $600 m ...

Court Filings Detail Ongoing Playtech Payments to Black Cube

Court Filings Detail Ongoing Playtech Payments to Black Cube

by November 4, 2025

Court records filed in New Jersey provide new details about financial transactions between Playtech and Black Cube, the private intelligence firm accused of orchestrating a campaign against Evolution AB. The materials include Evolution’s memorandum of law, proposed findings of fa ...