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 ...

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 ...