Italy’s Online Gambling Licensing Changes: A New Era Ahead

Italy’s Online Gambling Licensing Changes: A New Era Ahead

by June 5, 2025

On May 30, 2025, Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) concluded its call for applications for new remote gaming licenses, signaling a pivotal moment for the country’s online gambling sector. The move has sparked a mixture of concern and anticipation from industry sta ...

Japan’s House of Representatives Passes Bill to Ban Online Casinos

Japan’s House of Representatives Passes Bill to Ban Online Casinos

by June 4, 2025

Japan’s House of Representatives has recently passed a bill that would ban the operation and promotion of online casinos within the country. This move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to tackle the growing issue of gambling addiction. The bill has garnered ...

ROGA Introduces Responsible Gaming Framework for VIP Programs in U.S. Sportsbooks

ROGA Introduces Responsible Gaming Framework for VIP Programs in U.S. Sportsbooks

by June 4, 2025

The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), representing around 90% of legal sports betting handle in the U.S., has unveiled a comprehensive set of responsible gaming guidelines targeting VIP programs within sportsbooks. These recommendations aim to safeguard player well-be ...

Sri Lanka Moves to Establish Independent Gambling Regulatory Authority

Sri Lanka Moves to Establish Independent Gambling Regulatory Authority

by June 2, 2025

Sri Lanka has taken its first legislative steps toward transforming its gambling landscape with the gazetting of a draft bill to establish an independent Gambling Regulatory Authority. Spearheaded by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also holds the position of Minister of F ...

Brazil Senate Approves Sweeping Restrictions on Betting Ads

Brazil Senate Approves Sweeping Restrictions on Betting Ads

by May 30, 2025

In a landmark move, Brazil’s Senate has passed Bill PL 2.985/2023, introducing sweeping restrictions on how fixed-odds sports betting can be advertised across the country. Initially proposed as a complete ban on gambling promotion, the bill has been reshaped to impose targeted li ...

GGL Clarifies Online Casino Licensing and Warns of Illegal Sites

GGL Clarifies Online Casino Licensing and Warns of Illegal Sites

by May 29, 2025

The German gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has published a comprehensive FAQ to address common misunderstandings about the legality of online casino offerings. The aim is to better inform the public about the licensing structure under the 2021 ...

Scientific Games Licensed as Lottery Supplier in UAE

Scientific Games Licensed as Lottery Supplier in UAE

by May 28, 2025

Scientific Games has officially been authorized as a lottery supplier in the United Arab Emirates by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This federal body, established in 2023, regulates all commercial gaming within the UAE, covering lottery, internet gami ...

Ireland’s Gambling Licensing Scheme Delayed Until Mid-2026

Ireland’s Gambling Licensing Scheme Delayed Until Mid-2026

by May 27, 2025

Ireland’s plan to regulate its lucrative gambling industry under new, strict rules has been pushed back to mid-2026, more than a year after the appointment of the Gambling Regulation Authority of Ireland (GRAI). This delay means that the industry remains largely unregulated for t ...

Yggdrasil Strengthens Spanish Reach and Debuts New Farm-Themed Slot

Yggdrasil Strengthens Spanish Reach and Debuts New Farm-Themed Slot

by May 26, 2025

Yggdrasil has broadened its footprint in the Spanish iGaming market by securing a partnership with prominent local operator Luckia. The agreement grants Luckia access to Yggdrasil’s full suite of proprietary titles and content from the YGG Masters program, including recent popula ...

Wyoming Regulator Warns Public About Illegal Online Casino Platforms

Wyoming Regulator Warns Public About Illegal Online Casino Platforms

by May 23, 2025

The Wyoming Gaming Commission has issued a strong public warning regarding the surge of illegal online gambling platforms offering casino-style games across the state. While online sports betting and fantasy sports are permitted and regulated in Wyoming, real-money online casino ...

Playtech Signals Strong Start to 2025 With B2B Focus and US Growth

Playtech Signals Strong Start to 2025 With B2B Focus and US Growth

by May 22, 2025

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 January to April, the company pointed to “very strong” revenue gains in the United ...

Spain Launches €1.05M Research Grant for Gambling Harm Projects

Spain Launches €1.05M Research Grant for Gambling Harm Projects

by May 21, 2025

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 budget of €1,049,380, the initiative is designed to encourage deeper investigation int ...

IGT-Led Consortium Set to Secure Italian Lottery License Through 2034

IGT-Led Consortium Set to Secure Italian Lottery License Through 2034

by May 20, 2025

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 Italian National Lottery license. The consortium, which includes ...

Gaming in Spain Conference 2025 Expands Focus Beyond National Borders

Gaming in Spain Conference 2025 Expands Focus Beyond National Borders

by May 19, 2025

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 of insights, discussions, and cross-border collaboration. This year’s event reflects a broaden ...

AGCO Calls on Media Platforms to Cease Promoting Unregulated Gambling Sites

AGCO Calls on Media Platforms to Cease Promoting Unregulated Gambling Sites

by May 16, 2025

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 betting platforms. The AGCO’s main focus is on Bodog, an offshore operator that has be ...