Hawaii’s Online Sports Betting Bill Moves to Full House Vote

Hawaii’s Online Sports Betting Bill Moves to Full House Vote

by February 26, 2025

Hawaii’s push to legalize online sports betting is gaining momentum as HB 1308 advances to the House floor following approval from the Finance Committee. However, the proposal has not secured unanimous support, with some lawmakers voicing concerns over regulation, tax rates, and ...

BetBlocker Launches Italian-Language Version to Support Responsible Gambling

BetBlocker Launches Italian-Language Version to Support Responsible Gambling

by February 25, 2025

BetBlocker has expanded its free gambling self-exclusion software to include Italian-language support, furthering its mission to make responsible gambling tools more widely accessible. This update means that 67 million Italian speakers can now navigate the tool in their native la ...

MGA Outlines 2025 Supervisory Focus to Bolster Industry Oversight

MGA Outlines 2025 Supervisory Focus to Bolster Industry Oversight

by February 25, 2025

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has introduced its updated regulatory strategy for 2025, aiming to refine its oversight of the online gaming sector. The revised approach is designed to improve risk assessment, strengthen compliance measures, and enhance collaboration with licens ...

Nitropolis 5 – A Deep Dive into ELK Studios Latest Dystopian Slot

Nitropolis 5 – A Deep Dive into ELK Studios Latest Dystopian Slot

by February 25, 2025

The Nitropolis series is one of ELK Studio’s most successful productions. Since the first game was released back in 2020 there have been 8 further Nitropolis slots including what was billed as the last ever, Nitropolis 5, which came out last summer. But it turns out that is not t ...

Baden-Württemberg Approves State-Controlled Online Casinos

Baden-Württemberg Approves State-Controlled Online Casinos

by February 24, 2025

Baden-Württemberg has officially approved a state-regulated online casino model, making it the third German state to legalize virtual table games. The decision follows similar moves by Bavaria in April 2024 and Schleswig-Holstein in September 2024, as part of Germany’s broader ef ...

Thailand’s Casino Bill Moves to Cabinet for Approval

Thailand’s Casino Bill Moves to Cabinet for Approval

by February 21, 2025

Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Business Act, a draft law designed to legalize and regulate casino-entertainment complexes, has entered the final stage of public consultation and is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet for approval on March 4, 2025. If approved, the bill will ...

Reevo Expands in Italy Through Microgame Partnership

Reevo Expands in Italy Through Microgame Partnership

by February 21, 2025

Reevo has taken a significant step in its Italian expansion by partnering with Microgame via ESA Gaming. This agreement will allow Microgame’s network of operators to integrate Reevo’s premium gaming content, further expanding its footprint in one of Europe’s key regulated iGamin ...

UAE’s Gaming Industry Expands with New Licences and Growing Interest

UAE’s Gaming Industry Expands with New Licences and Growing Interest

by February 21, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) gaming industry experienced significant shifts in 2024, with six licences granted by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) and an increasing interest in casino-related searches.The sector recorded a 28% rise in search traffi ...

DGOJ Hosts First Anti-Money Laundering Conference & Expands Digital Outreach

DGOJ Hosts First Anti-Money Laundering Conference & Expands Digital Outreach

by February 20, 2025

The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), part of Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and the 2030 Agenda, has organized its first Sectoral Conference on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in Online Gaming. The event, held ...

AGA Reports Record $71.92B U.S. Gaming Revenue for 2024

AGA Reports Record $71.92B U.S. Gaming Revenue for 2024

by February 20, 2025

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released its 2024 commercial gaming revenue report, revealing another record-setting year for the U.S. gambling industry. Total revenue reached $71.92 billion, surpassing 2023’s previous record by 7.5%. This marks the fourth consecutive y ...

Colombia Introduces 19% VAT on Online Gambling Deposits Under New Tax Decree

Colombia Introduces 19% VAT on Online Gambling Deposits Under New Tax Decree

by February 19, 2025

The Colombian government has implemented Decree No. 175, a tax measure that removes the VAT exemption for online gambling, subjecting deposits to a 19% value-added tax (VAT). The regulation, which takes effect on February 21, 2025, applies to all player deposits, regardless of pa ...

Dutch Government Proposes Tougher Gambling Laws with New Age Limits

Dutch Government Proposes Tougher Gambling Laws with New Age Limits

by February 18, 2025

The Dutch government is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its gambling laws, with new regulations expected to take effect by the end of 2025. Led by State Secretary for Legal Protection Teun Struycken, the proposed changes aim to strengthen player protections, particu ...

Brazil Issues 37 Permanent Betting Licenses Under New Regulations

Brazil Issues 37 Permanent Betting Licenses Under New Regulations

by February 14, 2025

The Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has granted 37 permanent betting licenses, expanding the country’s regulated gambling market. Published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), these licenses will be valid until December 31, 2029, with each opera ...

Google Announces Stricter Gambling Ad Policy Effective April 14

Google Announces Stricter Gambling Ad Policy Effective April 14

by February 13, 2025

Google is set to enforce a significant update to its Gambling and Games Advertising Policy, with new rules taking effect on April 14, 2025. The revised guidelines provide stricter definitions of gambling-related content, introduce expanded country-specific restrictions, and reinf ...

India Explores New Law to Regulate Online Betting, Gambling and Gaming

India Explores New Law to Regulate Online Betting, Gambling and Gaming

by February 12, 2025

The Indian government is considering the introduction of a central law to regulate online betting, gambling, gaming, and lotteries. According to sources, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently discussed the matter in a high-level meeting attended by officials from vari ...