BGC Warns Tax Hikes Will Undermine Racing’s Funding as Levy Contributions Hit Record High

BGC Warns Tax Hikes Will Undermine Racing’s Funding as Levy Contributions Hit Record High

by May 15, 2025

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 reveal that betting operators have contributed a record £108m in Levy pay ...

Kalamba and Microgame Strengthen Their Presence in Italy Through New Partnerships

Kalamba and Microgame Strengthen Their Presence in Italy Through New Partnerships

by May 14, 2025

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 collaboration combines Kalamba’s expertise in crafting engaging and cuttin ...

Paraguay’s Landmark Gambling Regulation Set to End Monopoly and Boost Market

Paraguay’s Landmark Gambling Regulation Set to End Monopoly and Boost Market

by May 13, 2025

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.Signed into law on May 7, 2025, the new regulations are a pivotal step towar ...

National Gambling Support Network Helps Over 110,000 with Increased Self-Referrals

National Gambling Support Network Helps Over 110,000 with Increased Self-Referrals

by May 12, 2025

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 the network, which offers free and confidential treatment, advice, and assistance to ...

Bank of Ireland Responds to Surge in Youth Gambling with Voluntary Card Blocks

Bank of Ireland Responds to Surge in Youth Gambling with Voluntary Card Blocks

by May 9, 2025

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 card spending on gambling rose by 19% among individuals aged 18 to 25 in the first quarter of the year, des ...

DGOJ Slaps €77.4M in Fines on 14 Illegal Gambling Operators

DGOJ Slaps €77.4M in Fines on 14 Illegal Gambling Operators

by May 8, 2025

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 comes as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen consumer protection and ensure st ...

IGT Licensed by UAE Regulator as Market Opens to Global Suppliers

IGT Licensed by UAE Regulator as Market Opens to Global Suppliers

by May 7, 2025

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). This approval places IGT Global Services Limited among ...

UK’s New Gambling Tax Proposal Draws Criticism from Industry Leaders

UK’s New Gambling Tax Proposal Draws Criticism from Industry Leaders

by May 6, 2025

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 (BGC) and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have expressed concerns ...

New Jersey and UAE Seal Gaming Pact to Advance Tech, Security

New Jersey and UAE Seal Gaming Pact to Advance Tech, Security

by May 5, 2025

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 Phil Murphy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulato ...

Isle of Man Gambling Commission Projects £778K Deficit Due to Fewer Licences

Isle of Man Gambling Commission Projects £778K Deficit Due to Fewer Licences

by April 30, 2025

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 increase in revoked or cancelled licences. This financial gap was disclose ...

Svenska Spel Shuts Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm After Law Change

Svenska Spel Shuts Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm After Law Change

by April 29, 2025

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. The closure was confirmed on 25 April, shortly after the ...

Ontario iGaming Market Sets New Revenue and Wagering Records in 2024-25

Ontario iGaming Market Sets New Revenue and Wagering Records in 2024-25

by April 28, 2025

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 from iGaming Ontario, this represents a 32% increase from the previous year, settin ...

Alberta’s Bill 48 Advances Toward Regulated Online Gambling Market

Alberta’s Bill 48 Advances Toward Regulated Online Gambling Market

by April 25, 2025

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 within the Committee of the Whole, where Memb ...

Evolution Moves Closer to Identifying Entity Behind 2021 Report

Evolution Moves Closer to Identifying Entity Behind 2021 Report

by April 24, 2025

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, and Sudan. The report, submitted by the law firm Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP (C-K) to the N ...

GRAI Opens Consultation on New Social Impact Fund Backed by Industry Levy

GRAI Opens Consultation on New Social Impact Fund Backed by Industry Levy

by April 23, 2025

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, created under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, will be financed through a levy imposed ...