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 ...

Zimpler Receives Pix Approval from Brazil’s Central Bank

Zimpler Receives Pix Approval from Brazil’s Central Bank

by November 12, 2025

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 the Swedish Pay-by-Bank provider to deliver real-time transactions directly ...

Swintt Enters Italian Market and Adds a Wild New Adventure

Swintt Enters Italian Market and Adds a Wild New Adventure

by November 10, 2025

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 local audiences. The authorization marks the company’s entry into its 13th regulat ...

Casinos de France Opposes Online Casino Legalisation

Casinos de France Opposes Online Casino Legalisation

by November 7, 2025

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 existing gaming framework. The trade body, which represents land-based operators across ...

UKGC Orders NetBet to Pay £650,000 for Compliance Failures

UKGC Orders NetBet to Pay £650,000 for Compliance Failures

by November 6, 2025

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 (AML) and social responsibility (SR) obligations were iden ...

Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa Power Africa’s Gaming Growth

Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa Power Africa’s Gaming Growth

by November 5, 2025

Africa’s gaming and digital entertainment industry is in the midst of an unprecedented surge, with Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa leading the charge. According to PwC’s Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025–2029, these three markets collectively generated more than $600 m ...

Court Filings Detail Ongoing Playtech Payments to Black Cube

Court Filings Detail Ongoing Playtech Payments to Black Cube

by November 4, 2025

Court records filed in New Jersey provide new details about financial transactions between Playtech and Black Cube, the private intelligence firm accused of orchestrating a campaign against Evolution AB. The materials include Evolution’s memorandum of law, proposed findings of fa ...

Imagine Live Gears Up for SiGMA Rome with Football Duel

Imagine Live Gears Up for SiGMA Rome with Football Duel

by November 3, 2025

With SiGMA Central Europe only days away, Imagine Live has confirmed its presence at Fiera Roma from November 4 to 6, where it will showcase its unique approach to live casino entertainment. Visitors can find the team at Booth 4048, which promises a hands-on introduction to one o ...

iGaming Trends 2026: Slotegrator Report Highlights Global Shifts

iGaming Trends 2026: Slotegrator Report Highlights Global Shifts

by October 31, 2025

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 underscores how automation and ethical frameworks are resh ...

Italy’s New iGaming Era: Fewer Operators, Stricter Rules Ahead

Italy’s New iGaming Era: Fewer Operators, Stricter Rules Ahead

by October 30, 2025

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 to take effect in November 2025, the nation’s iGaming market is on the verge ...

UAE Plans One Online Gambling Licence Per Emirate in New iGaming Framework

UAE Plans One Online Gambling Licence Per Emirate in New iGaming Framework

by October 29, 2025

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) licence per emirate. The move follows the same model used for the coun ...

UKGC’s Andrew Rhodes Outlines Data-Driven Future and Crypto Challenges

UKGC’s Andrew Rhodes Outlines Data-Driven Future and Crypto Challenges

by October 28, 2025

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has outlined its evolving strategy for a digital-first era, with Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes using his keynote at the 2025 International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference to highlight the convergence of data, technology, and co ...

Further Gambling Tax Increases Could Cost Thousands of Jobs, Warns EY Report by BGC

Further Gambling Tax Increases Could Cost Thousands of Jobs, Warns EY Report by BGC

by October 27, 2025

The UK betting and gaming sector faces a potential economic downturn if new tax hikes go ahead, according to independent analysis by EY. Commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the study warns that proposals from the Social Market Foundation (SMF) and the Institute ...

Ontario Breaks iGaming Record for Second Straight Month

Ontario Breaks iGaming Record for Second Straight Month

by October 24, 2025

Ontario’s iGaming market reached a new milestone in September, posting its second consecutive monthly record with total wagers hitting CA$8.55 billion (US$6.11 billion), according to data from iGaming Ontario.The figure marks a 5% rise from August’s CA$8.14 billion and a 30.7 ...