46 Companies Compete for Italy’s €7 Million Online Gambling Licenses

46 Companies Compete for Italy’s €7 Million Online Gambling Licenses

by July 29, 2025

Italy has revealed that a total of 46 operators have applied for its coveted online gambling licenses, with each one costing €7 million. The deadline for applications passed on July 1, and all applicants have successfully cleared the first stage of checks. This move signals the b ...

New Zealand’s iGaming Bill Faces Uncertainty Ahead of 2026 Launch

New Zealand’s iGaming Bill Faces Uncertainty Ahead of 2026 Launch

by July 24, 2025

New Zealand’s proposed iGaming market is facing a critical challenge. Although the country’s iGaming bill passed its first reading in parliament this July, experts are raising concerns about its readiness to meet the 2026 launch target. Legal professionals suggest tha ...

Credit Card Bans in Gambling: Analyzing the Protection vs. Performance Debate

Credit Card Bans in Gambling: Analyzing the Protection vs. Performance Debate

by July 23, 2025

The use of credit cards for gambling has been a widely debated issue in recent years. On the surface, banning credit cards in gambling may appear as a protective measure, aiming to prevent players from betting with money they don’t possess. However, experts suggest that the real ...

VIP Schemes in the UK See 95% Decline, Says Gambling Commission Report

VIP Schemes in the UK See 95% Decline, Says Gambling Commission Report

by July 22, 2025

The latest findings from the UK Gambling Commission (GC) reveal a staggering 95% reduction in the number of VIP and high-value customer (HVC) schemes since the implementation of a new code of conduct in October 2020. The code, which was a result of a consultation between the GC a ...

IGT Celebrates Major Milestone with 2,500+ Installations in Spain’s AWP Sector

IGT Celebrates Major Milestone with 2,500+ Installations in Spain’s AWP Sector

by July 21, 2025

International Game Technology (IGT) has recently reached an important milestone in Spain’s Amusement with Prize (AWP) sector, achieving over 2,500 units of its Tombola bingo product installed. This celebration was marked by a special customer event in Valladolid, Spain, at ...

SOFTSWISS Launches Free Tool for Estimating Sports Betting Business Expenses

SOFTSWISS Launches Free Tool for Estimating Sports Betting Business Expenses

by July 18, 2025

SOFTSWISS, a global leader in online casino and sports betting solutions, has launched the Sportsbook Budget Calculator, a free tool designed to assist operators in estimating the costs associated with starting or running a sports betting business in 2025. This interactive online ...

Italy’s Regulated Gaming Sector Under the Spotlight: AS.TRO Event to Address the Future of Legal Entertainment

Italy’s Regulated Gaming Sector Under the Spotlight: AS.TRO Event to Address the Future of Legal Entertainment

by July 17, 2025

Italy’s regulated gaming industry is gearing up for an important event this Thursday, 17 July, at 11:00 a.m., as the conference “The Future of Entertainment: Market, Regulation and Innovation” is set to unfold in Rome. Hosted by AS.TRO, the ADI Concessionaires Section of Confindu ...

New Zealand iGaming Bill and the Future of Online Gambling Regulation

New Zealand iGaming Bill and the Future of Online Gambling Regulation

by July 16, 2025

On July 11, 2025, New Zealand’s iGaming bill made significant progress as MPs voted 83 to 39 in favor of the proposal, which will regulate online casino gambling. The bill, introduced by Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, aims to establish a framework allowing up to ...

Play’n GO Advocates for Responsible Gambling Regulation at G7, G20, and UN Meetings

Play’n GO Advocates for Responsible Gambling Regulation at G7, G20, and UN Meetings

by July 15, 2025

In 2025, Play’n GO will take center stage at global forums, including the G7, G20, and United Nations, to discuss and advocate for better regulation in the gambling sector. The company plans to share best practices and push for more comprehensive regulation to create a safer and ...

PAGCOR Sets New Guidelines for Gambling Advertisements

PAGCOR Sets New Guidelines for Gambling Advertisements

by July 14, 2025

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a significant policy change that mandates the removal of all gambling-related advertisements from public spaces and transit systems across the Philippines. This directive, issued through a memorandum on July 7 ...

Ireland’s Gambling Regulator Issues Licensing Guidelines Ahead of New System

Ireland’s Gambling Regulator Issues Licensing Guidelines Ahead of New System

by July 11, 2025

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has issued comprehensive licensing guidelines, marking another milestone in its efforts to modernise the country’s gambling oversight framework. The newly published guidance aims to help prospective licensees understand the step ...

Italy’s Remote Gambling Licensing Reform Advances With 46 Operators Approved

Italy’s Remote Gambling Licensing Reform Advances With 46 Operators Approved

by July 10, 2025

The landscape of Italy’s online gambling industry is undergoing significant transformation as the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has named 46 operators that have passed the first stage of its revamped remote gambling licensing process. This marks a critical phase in ...

Brazilian Senate Delays Gambling Legalization Vote Amid Low Quorum

Brazilian Senate Delays Gambling Legalization Vote Amid Low Quorum

by July 9, 2025

The Brazilian Senate has postponed a critical vote on a bill that seeks to legalize several forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, online gaming, horse racing, and the popular but illegal jogo do bicho (a traditional Brazilian lottery game). The decision to delay the vote w ...

Thai Government Pulls Casino Bill to Ease Tensions and Reassess Strategy

Thai Government Pulls Casino Bill to Ease Tensions and Reassess Strategy

by July 8, 2025

Thailand’s ruling coalition has decided to formally withdraw the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill – legislation proposing legal casino resorts—from the parliamentary docket on July 9. The move comes amid growing political instability and follows extensive discussion ...

California Attorney General Deems Daily Fantasy Sports Illegal Under State Law

California Attorney General Deems Daily Fantasy Sports Illegal Under State Law

by July 7, 2025

On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a formal legal opinion determining that daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests – including pick’em and draft-style games offered by platforms such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog—are considered illegal gambling ...