Lottomatica, Italy’s leading lottery and online gaming operator, has achieved a significant milestone in its domestic market, securing 30% of the Italian online gambling market share following its recent acquisition of SKS365. The acquisition, completed in November 2023, included ...
The Finnish government has approved a significant reform to its gambling system, marking a shift away from the state monopoly model as it prepares to introduce a competitive licensing structure. Announced on November 1 by Finland’s Economic Policy Committee, this reform inc ...
The European Commission has concluded its investigation into the state aid allegations surrounding Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s exclusive lottery and sports betting provider, affirming the legality of FDJ’s monopoly while revising the payment terms required for this exclusi ...
The UK Gambling Commission’s latest report highlights a significant growth in the online gambling sector, with gross gambling yield (GGY) reaching £1.32 billion for the third quarter ending in September 2024. This 11% year-on-year increase was largely driven by a record rise in o ...
The European Commission (EC) has extended the standstill period on Italy’s anticipated new licensing framework for online gambling, following objections from Malta. The EC’s decision, which delays Italy’s tender for online gambling concessions until 18 November, comes after Malta ...
Franco Digital, a prominent Spanish iGaming provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Bulgarian supplier Amusnet to broaden the gaming content offered through its IRIS Platform. This collaboration aims to deliver a greater range of high-quality casino games to operator ...
The French government’s initiative to legalize online casinos has encountered significant pushback from various stakeholders, causing officials to halt their proposed amendment to the 2025 budget. This amendment, originally submitted by Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s admin ...
Macau’s newly enacted Illegal Gaming Law has officially come into effect as of October 29, 2024, following its announcement in the Official Gazette. The law, which passed its final vote in the Macau Legislative Assembly on October 16 and was signed by the President of the Assembl ...
The University of Alberta has introduced an exciting new microcredential course aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly changing gambling and iGaming landscape. The course, developed by Dr. Fiona Nicoll, is designed to address the needs of professionals ac ...
Thailand’s move toward legalizing casinos is making progress, with the draft law on entertainment complexes expected to be presented to the cabinet by the end of this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. The bill, which seeks to regulate and legalize cas ...
A new bill aimed at banning online sports betting across Brazil has been introduced by Senator Sérgio Petecão, reflecting growing concerns over the impact of virtual gambling on mental health and financial stability. The bill, officially named Bill 4.031/2024, was submitted to th ...
The French government is moving toward legalizing online casino games in a bold move aimed at bolstering its state finances and curbing illegal gambling. The proposed amendment, part of the 2025 draft budget, suggests introducing a 55.6% tax on online casino turnover, potentially ...
Massachusetts residents hoping to participate in the state’s online lottery will have to wait until April 2026 due to delays in receiving the necessary funding to develop the platform. Initially projected to launch by the end of 2025, the timeline has now been pushed back, state ...
The Canadian gambling industry is experiencing a significant surge in suspected digital fraud attempts, with a staggering 79.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase in the first half of 2024 (H1 2024). According to a new report by TransUnion, the gambling sector, including online sports ...
Illegal online gambling has surged in South Korea over the past few years, with cases tripling between 2019 and 2023. According to the National Gambling Control Commission (NGCC), reported incidents of illegal gambling rose from 13,064 to over 39,000 during this period. Online ga ...
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