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Filip Radulovic ·
Within a year of legalizing online gambling in Canada, a surge in public complaints about the volume and content of gambling advertisements has raised concerns. A new study released by…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned several social casino ads promoted on TikTok. The ads, created by SpinX Games Ltd, Dataverse Co Limited, Huuuge Global Limited, Mobee Co…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Steve Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund manager and owner of the New York Mets, has intensified his efforts to develop a casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field. His latest…
By Filip Radulovic ·
On September 18, 2024, the German state of Schleswig-Holstein made history by becoming the first in the country to grant licenses to private operators for live casino and table games.…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has released financial data for Spain’s online gambling market, revealing that gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €346.34 million in the second…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The Philippines is on the brink of a major shift in its gambling landscape as the government prepares to issue an Executive Order (EO) banning all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Gaming Realms plc, a leading developer and licensor of mobile-focused gaming content, has published its interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2024. The company reported significant growth…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Pragmatic Play has further extended its influence in the North American iGaming market by launching its captivating slots portfolio with Caesars Digital in Ontario. This strategic partnership will initially feature…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The long-debated bill to legalize land-based gambling in Brazil, which includes casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and betting on horseracing, may soon be decided by the Senate. Industry experts are…
By Filip Radulovic ·
In a significant legislative development, the California Senate on Saturday passed an amended version of Senate Bill 549, a bill that will grant the state’s tribes a singular opportunity to…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Iowa’s online casino landscape may see a shift in priorities, as State Representative Bobby Kaufmann, the driving force behind iGaming legislation over the past two years, announced that he is…
By Filip Radulovic ·
In a significant development for the gaming industry in Thailand, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed his support for the legalization of casinos. This endorsement from Thaksin, the influential…
By Filip Radulovic ·
As the popularity of sweepstakes-based wagering models continues to surge, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has sounded the alarm on the potential risks these platforms pose to consumers and the…
By Filip Radulovic ·
As the deadline for prioritized licence applications in Brazil has now passed, a total of 113 operators have submitted their requests, aiming to secure a foothold in the country’s soon-to-launch…
By Filip Radulovic ·
In recent years, Virginia has witnessed significant growth in the gambling industry, but the state’s regulatory framework has struggled to keep pace. With the industry now sprawling across various forms…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The Nebraska legislature concluded its special session on August 20th, 2024, without addressing the potential legalization of digital sports betting. Despite spending over three weeks focusing on property tax relief,…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Colombia’s online gambling industry has emerged as a significant driver of economic growth in the second quarter of 2024, contributing to a 2.1% increase in the country’s Gross Domestic Product…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Italy’s newly proposed framework for online gambling concessions is now under the scrutiny of the European Commission (EC) as it enters the final stages of its legislative process. This marks…
By Filip Radulovic ·
A bill designed to fast-track the bidding process for three new downstate casino licenses in New York appears to have stalled, with an August 31, 2024, deadline now in jeopardy.…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Belgium’s gambling market has shown remarkable resilience, with the Commission des Jeux de Hasard (CJH), the country’s gambling regulator, reporting a 16.7% increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2023.…
By Filip Radulovic ·
A coalition of over 60 prominent Australians, including former prime ministers, premiers, and other influential figures, has issued an urgent call for the federal government to impose a total ban…
By Filip Radulovic ·
New Zealand is gearing up to regulate its online casino market by 2026, with the government planning to issue a limited number of licenses through an auction process. This move…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The push to legalize gambling in Brazil faces another delay as Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD-MG) signals he is in no rush to bring the bill to the plenary. The…
By Filip Radulovic ·
A series of media reports have indicated that the Australian government is preparing to announce its response to the 2023 Murphy Report. However, it appears that the comprehensive ban on…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Codere Online’s Aviv Sher has expressed expectations that Spain will reintroduce strict advertising controls for the gaming industry within the next year, despite the Supreme Court’s April ruling that overturned…
By Filip Radulovic ·
As Thailand takes significant steps toward legalizing integrated resort casinos, a new draft regulation has been released for public commentary until August 18. This initiative marks a pivotal phase in…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Brazil is on the brink of a significant transformation in its online gaming landscape, thanks to the recently published Normative Ordinance No. 1,207 in the Official Gazette of the Union. Released…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the federal body overseeing commercial gaming activities in the United Arab Emirates, announced today the award of the first authorized lottery license to…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The New Zealand government has announced its plan to regulate online casinos through a comprehensive licensing framework designed to minimize harm, support tax collection, and ensure robust consumer protections. This…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, shedding light on the current state of the online gambling industry in Europe and emphasizing the urgent…