Is this the Beginning of the End for Sweepstakes Casinos?
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Guest contributor ·
It’s been a fact of life that as soon as a law is created, people have tried to find creative ways to get around it. And banning things outright has…
Tag: Regulation
The Future Growth Possibilities Of Online Gambling In Mississippi
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Jovana Vukovic ·
Online gambling is a massive market, pulling in billions of dollars every year. But even with this, it is not available everywhere, as some states still maintain strict restrictions. Mississippi…
Evolution and Black Cube dispute intensifies over disclosure
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The legal conflict involving Evolution AB, investigative firm Black Cube, and gaming supplier Playtech has entered another procedural phase, with recent court decisions and filings highlighting ongoing disagreements over transparency,…
New Zealand plans credit card ban for online casino play
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New Zealand’s government is moving toward a regulatory framework that would prevent online casinos from accepting credit card payments, a step officials frame as a safeguard against gambling-related debt. The…
RubyPlay advances compliance and regulated growth strategy
By Jovana Vukovic ·
RubyPlay has taken two significant steps in its regulated market strategy, combining a strengthened compliance framework with expanded distribution in Ontario. Together, the developments underline the company’s focus on operating…
Brazil Senate Stalls Casino Bill as Betting Tax Plan Advances
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Brazil’s Senate closed its final deliberative session of the year by taking two decisions that point in different directions for the country’s gambling landscape. Lawmakers refused to fast-track a long-debated…
Finnish Parliament Clears Final Hurdle for Gambling Reform
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Finland’s long-running gambling monopoly is set to give way to a partially competitive system after parliament approved a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation. Lawmakers voted decisively in favour…
India’s Gaming Ban Linked to Sharp Growth in Offshore Betting
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India’s prohibition on online real-money gaming has coincided with a marked increase in offshore betting activity, according to a new survey focused on users in the Delhi National Capital Region.…
Italy Gambling Enters New Era With Reform and Industry Shifts
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Filip Radulovic ·
Italy’s gambling sector is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in recent memory, with sweeping regulatory adjustments, strengthened scrutiny of illegal betting networks and a newly formalised partnership intended…
New York Ban Accelerates Nationwide Action on Sweepstakes
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New York’s executive approval of a statewide sweepstakes ban ended an extended period of uncertainty and immediately reshaped a segment of the online gaming market. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature on…
Google Ordered to Renegotiate Default Search Deals Every Year
By Jovana Vukovic ·
A federal court has issued a final set of remedies in the long-running antitrust case against Google, placing new constraints on how the company secures its position in search and…
LCB Rolls Out Casino Check to Support Safer Gaming
By Jovana Vukovic ·
LCB has introduced Casino Check, a new verification tool designed to help players assess the legitimacy of online casinos and avoid unlicensed or fraudulent operators. With thousands of gaming sites…
Finland’s Gambling Market Transitions to Competitive Licensing in 2027
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Finland is taking a significant step towards reshaping its gambling market, moving away from its state-controlled monopoly to a competitive licensing system. This shift is set to occur in 2027,…
Curaçao Gaming Authority Under Investigation: Scrutiny Casts Doubts on Reform Efforts
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), responsible for overseeing the island’s gambling industry, finds itself under investigation for potential integrity issues. This comes at a critical juncture for the country, which…
Eurobet.it to Grow Swintt Portfolio After Strong Launch
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
Sri Lanka Launches New Gambling Authority on December 1
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
Romania Weighs New Age Limit and Tough Ad Restrictions
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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,…
Italy Rolls Out New Nationwide Online Gambling Framework
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
Regulators Target Meta Over Gambling Fraud Ads as AI Tools Tighten Casino Security
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
Italy’s Gambling Sector Shifts Toward Digital Dominance
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
Madrid Hosts European Talks on Gambling Regulation
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
New Zealand Raises Offshore Casino Duty to Fund Local Sports and Community Groups
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
Zimpler Receives Pix Approval from Brazil’s Central Bank
By Filip Radulovic ·
Zimpler has reached another significant step in its Latin American expansion after receiving official approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to operate as a Pix participant. The authorization positions…
Swintt Enters Italian Market and Adds a Wild New Adventure
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Swintt has made another bold move in its global expansion strategy, officially gaining approval from Italy’s gambling regulator, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), to introduce its games to…
Casinos de France Opposes Online Casino Legalisation
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Casinos de France has voiced strong opposition to proposals seeking to legalise online casino gambling in France, arguing that such a move would harm local economies and threaten the country’s…
UKGC Orders NetBet to Pay £650,000 for Compliance Failures
By Jovana Vukovic ·
An investigation by the UK Gambling Commission has concluded that NetBet Enterprises Limited, operator of netbet.co.uk, must pay £650,000 and appoint an independent auditor after multiple breaches of anti-money laundering…
iGaming Trends 2026: Slotegrator Report Highlights Global Shifts
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Slotegrator’s iGaming Trends 2026 report paints a detailed picture of an industry entering a new era of transformation, where artificial intelligence, regulation, and responsible innovation dominate the agenda. The report…
Italy’s New iGaming Era: Fewer Operators, Stricter Rules Ahead
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Italy’s online gambling industry is bracing for one of its most far-reaching overhauls in recent history. With the government’s Reorganisation of Gambling decree advancing and the ADM’s new framework set…
UAE Plans One Online Gambling Licence Per Emirate in New iGaming Framework
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to roll out its first structured online gaming framework, with the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) set to allow one business-to-consumer (B2C)…
KSA Introduces Separate License for Skill-Based Gaming Machines
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit – KSA) has revealed plans to create a new category of operating license designed specifically for skill-based gaming machines. The move is intended to streamline…