New Year Brings Mixed Outcomes for US Gambling Legislation

New Year Brings Mixed Outcomes for US Gambling Legislation

by December 27, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the landscape of gambling legislation in the United States is marked by expired bills in Michigan and Ohio, while South Carolina and Texas make moves toward potentially transformative changes in their respective laws for 2025. These legislative developme ...

UAE Lottery Teams Up with Takalam to Advance Responsible Gaming

UAE Lottery Teams Up with Takalam to Advance Responsible Gaming

by December 27, 2024

The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game LLC under the oversight of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), has partnered with Takalam, an AI-driven mental health platform, in a groundbreaking initiative. This collaboration, officially launched in November 2024, ...

US Commercial Gaming Revenue on Track to Exceed $67bn

US Commercial Gaming Revenue on Track to Exceed $67bn

by December 25, 2024

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced that US commercial gaming revenue is projected to exceed $67 billion in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking growth for the industry. The forecast comes on the heels of an impressive third quarter, which ...

European Casino Association Calls for Action with 2025 Manifesto

European Casino Association Calls for Action with 2025 Manifesto

by December 24, 2024

The European Casino Association (ECA) has released its 2025 manifesto, urging the European Union (EU) to collaborate on advancing the success of Europe’s casino industry. The manifesto comes at a pivotal moment with the new European Commission taking office under President Ursula ...

Paraguay Moves to Open Gambling Market with New Bill

Paraguay Moves to Open Gambling Market with New Bill

by December 24, 2024

In a pivotal step towards modernizing its gambling sector, the Paraguay Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that marks the end of the country’s state-run gambling monopoly. The reform, passed on December 17, 2024, introduces sweeping changes aimed at liberalizing the ma ...

Italy Introduces Comprehensive Online Gambling Licensing Regime

Italy Introduces Comprehensive Online Gambling Licensing Regime

by December 23, 2024

Italy has officially launched a new licensing framework for online gambling, finalizing the first phase of its gambling sector reorganization in 2024. The new licensing structure, which was documented in the EU’s Official Journal, enables operators to obtain nine-year concessions ...

Malta Gaming Authority Releases Mid-Year Report for 2024

Malta Gaming Authority Releases Mid-Year Report for 2024

by December 20, 2024

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Interim Performance Report, covering regulatory milestones and industry trends for the first half of 2024. The report provides an in-depth review of licensing activity, compliance enforcement, and the economic contribution of the ...

Michigan Reports Record iGaming Revenue for November, Highlights 2024 Impact

Michigan Reports Record iGaming Revenue for November, Highlights 2024 Impact

by December 20, 2024

Michigan’s gaming industry reached unprecedented heights in November 2024, with a record $284.3 million in combined internet gaming (iGaming) and sports betting gross receipts. This figure, reflecting a 12.1% increase from October, was announced by the Michigan Gaming Control Boa ...

Curaçao Approves Landmark Online Gambling Reforms Amid Growing Controversies

Curaçao Approves Landmark Online Gambling Reforms Amid Growing Controversies

by December 20, 2024

Curaçao has passed the long-awaited National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), marking a transformative shift in the island’s online gambling regulations. Approved by 13 votes to 6, the bill is expected to overhaul the jurisdiction’s gaming sector, enhancing oversight an ...

Dutch Gambling Policy Set for Revision by March 2025

Dutch Gambling Policy Set for Revision by March 2025

by December 18, 2024

The Dutch government is preparing a significant revision of its gambling policy, with plans to present the updated framework to the House of Representatives by March 2025. Teun Struycken, the Dutch minister for legal protection, revealed this initiative in response to parliamenta ...

Uzbekistan Prepares for Legal Online Gambling and Lotteries in 2025

Uzbekistan Prepares for Legal Online Gambling and Lotteries in 2025

by December 18, 2024

Uzbekistan is set to introduce a legal framework for online gambling, lotteries, and betting activities starting January 1, 2025. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the regulations on December 6, publishing them on December 12, following a presidential decree from April. This mark ...

Paris Gaming Clubs Face Closure Amid Political Turmoil and Budget Uncertainty

Paris Gaming Clubs Face Closure Amid Political Turmoil and Budget Uncertainty

by December 17, 2024

Gaming clubs in Paris are on the brink of closure as their legal status hangs in limbo due to the dissolution of France’s National Assembly and stalled budget proceedings. If no solution is found, all seven gaming clubs in the capital will be forced to shut their doors on January ...

LeoVegas Joins EGBA to Advance Safer Gambling and Industry Standards

LeoVegas Joins EGBA to Advance Safer Gambling and Industry Standards

by December 16, 2024

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has officially welcomed LeoVegas Group as its newest member. This collaboration aims to advance safer gambling practices, promote responsible advertising, and ensure compliance with EU regulations, including anti-money laundering ...

Caleta Gaming Leads the Way in Brazil’s Regulated Gaming Market

Caleta Gaming Leads the Way in Brazil’s Regulated Gaming Market

by December 13, 2024

Caleta Gaming has solidified its position as a leader in the gaming industry, becoming the first Brazilian game development provider to achieve certification for the country’s newly regulated market. This milestone, granted by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), affirms that ...

Macau’s November Gaming Tax Revenue Surges to $1 Billion

Macau’s November Gaming Tax Revenue Surges to $1 Billion

by December 13, 2024

Macau has solidified its position as a global leader in the gaming industry, reporting MOP$8.0 billion (US$999 million) in gaming tax revenue for November 2024. This figure, released by the Financial Services Bureau (DSF), represents a 6.4% increase from the same period last year ...