Romania Plans 10% Gambling Spending Limit in New Legislation

Romania Plans 10% Gambling Spending Limit in New Legislation

by March 11, 2025

Romanian lawmakers are considering a legislative proposal that would restrict individuals from spending more than 10% of their previous month’s income on gambling activities. This measure, if implemented, would apply across both land-based and online gambling, covering casinos, s ...

Michigan Cracks Down on Offshore Casinos Operating Illegally

Michigan Cracks Down on Offshore Casinos Operating Illegally

by March 10, 2025

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its enforcement efforts against unregulated online casinos, issuing cease-and-desist orders to five offshore operators that have been providing gambling services illegally within the state. The regulator asserts that these ...

Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland Becomes Operational Under New Laws

Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland Becomes Operational Under New Laws

by March 7, 2025

Ireland has officially launched the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), bringing a new era of gambling regulation to the country. Established under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, the GRAI began operations on March 5, 2025, with a mandate to oversee both retail and ...

Advanced Technology That Has Impacted the Experience of Online Casinos in New Zealand

Advanced Technology That Has Impacted the Experience of Online Casinos in New Zealand

by March 7, 2025

Online casino gaming has become one of the largest market holders within the digital entertainment industry. The biggest reason this niche has grown considerably is due to advanced technology. If it weren’t for the technology introduced to online casinos, brick-and-mortar c ...

YouTube Imposes Stricter Regulations on Gambling Content

YouTube Imposes Stricter Regulations on Gambling Content

by March 6, 2025

YouTube is introducing stricter policies regarding gambling-related content, reinforcing its stance on limiting exposure to unregulated betting platforms. Starting March 19, creators will no longer be allowed to direct users to gambling websites that fail to meet local legal requ ...

Austria’s Coalition Agreement Retains Gambling Monopoly, Plans for Regulatory Overhaul

Austria’s Coalition Agreement Retains Gambling Monopoly, Plans for Regulatory Overhaul

by March 5, 2025

Austria’s newly formed coalition government has confirmed that the country’s gambling market will continue operating under its existing monopoly framework. The agreement, reached between the People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ), and the Liberal Party (NEOS), was ...

Thailand Revises Casino Entry Rules, Drops $1.5M Wealth Requirement

Thailand Revises Casino Entry Rules, Drops $1.5M Wealth Requirement

by March 4, 2025

Thailand has revised its proposed regulations for locals entering the country’s planned casinos, eliminating the requirement that citizens hold at least THB50 million (US$1.5 million) in bank deposits. This change was confirmed by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, who h ...

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Tax Hike Faces Strong Industry Opposition

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Tax Hike Faces Strong Industry Opposition

by March 3, 2025

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a significant tax increase on online sports betting and internet gambling, sparking pushback from major industry players. The plan, introduced as part of the state’s 2026 fiscal budget, would raise tax rates on these sectors from 13% a ...

Gran Madrid | Casino Online Migrates to GiG’s CoreX Platform for Enhanced Operations

Gran Madrid | Casino Online Migrates to GiG’s CoreX Platform for Enhanced Operations

by February 28, 2025

Gran Madrid | Casino Online has announced its migration to Gaming Innovation Group’s (GiG) CoreX iGaming platform, marking a significant upgrade in its digital infrastructure. Having partnered with GiG since 2016, the Spanish operator is now transitioning to a platform designed t ...

Italy Moves Toward Lifting Ban on Betting Sponsorships in Football

Italy Moves Toward Lifting Ban on Betting Sponsorships in Football

by February 27, 2025

The Italian Senate is set to review the 2018 Dignity Decree, which has banned gambling sponsorships in sports since 2019. This proposed revision could mark a major shift for Italian football, particularly Serie A, Serie B, and Serie C clubs, by reintroducing betting partnerships ...

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 ...