Albanese Government Reviews Online Keno and Foreign-Matched Lotteries

Albanese Government Reviews Online Keno and Foreign-Matched Lotteries

by July 17, 2024

The Albanese Government has launched a comprehensive review into the regulation of online keno and foreign-matched lotteries as part of its ongoing efforts to minimize the harms associated with online gambling.This review aims to deepen the Government’s understanding of ...

Philippines Gaming Revenue Up 19% in First Half of 2024

Philippines Gaming Revenue Up 19% in First Half of 2024

by July 17, 2024

The Philippines gaming industry has reported impressive revenue growth for the first half of 2024, with a 19.2% increase year-on-year, reaching Php194.7 billion (US$3.34 billion). This surge has been largely driven by the rapid expansion of the online gaming sector, which include ...

Bitcoin vs. Traditional Currency: Which One is Better for Playing at Online Casinos?

Bitcoin vs. Traditional Currency: Which One is Better for Playing at Online Casinos?

by July 16, 2024

The topic of online casinos is constantly developing and the presence of Bitcoin as a means of payment has really raised a lot of questions. As for the strengths and weaknesses of Bitcoin and traditional currencies in online gambling, they are indeed very different. This article ...

GCB Reopens Licensing Portal with Updated Guidelines

GCB Reopens Licensing Portal with Updated Guidelines

by July 15, 2024

The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has announced the reopening of its online portal for B2C and B2B license applications on July 15, 2024. This decision follows the closure of the previous application window on April 30, which was extended from March 31 to resolve application ...

Push Gaming Debuts in Spain with Exclusive Deals with Pokerstars and Gran Madrid

Push Gaming Debuts in Spain with Exclusive Deals with Pokerstars and Gran Madrid

by July 15, 2024

Push Gaming, a renowned name in the online gaming industry, has made its debut in the Spanish market through an exclusive partnership with two of Spain’s largest operators, Pokerstars and Gran Madrid | Casino Online. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for the ...

Singapore Enhances Casino Regulations with New Due Diligence and Weapons Finance Scrutiny

Singapore Enhances Casino Regulations with New Due Diligence and Weapons Finance Scrutiny

by July 12, 2024

Singapore is set to implement significant changes to its casino regulations aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) measures. The updates include lowering the threshold for customer due diligence checks and introducing ne ...

What To Look For In an Online Slot; Special Features, Volatility & RTP

What To Look For In an Online Slot; Special Features, Volatility & RTP

by July 12, 2024

Ask almost anyone who gambles at online casinos what their favorite games to play are and they will likely say slots. If you’re like me, you look for online slots with bonus rounds, innovative game mechanics, and high RTPs (return to player). The higher the playback percent ...

AI Innovations Enhancing CS:GO Betting and Casino Security

AI Innovations Enhancing CS:GO Betting and Casino Security

by July 12, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing online betting and casino security. This cutting-edge technology is providing new ways to ensure fair play and secure transactions. Discover how AI is changing the landscape for both players and operators alike.In recent years, ...

IGT Boosts Instant Ticket Offering in Spain with ONCE Partnership

IGT Boosts Instant Ticket Offering in Spain with ONCE Partnership

by July 11, 2024

International Game Technology PLC announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has secured a five-year contract with Organización Nacional de Ciegos Espanoles (ONCE) to produce exciting instant ticket games for lottery enthusiasts in Spain. This contract ...

Slotegrator Expands in Italy with Capecod Gaming Partnership

Slotegrator Expands in Italy with Capecod Gaming Partnership

by July 10, 2024

Slotegrator has announced the addition of Capecod Gaming to its expanding network of partners. Through the APIgrator solution, operators can now integrate thousands of games from various developers, including the high-quality titles offered by Capecod Gaming. Capecod Gaming’s Ex ...

Italy Approaches New Online Gambling Licensing Framework

Italy Approaches New Online Gambling Licensing Framework

by July 10, 2024

Italy is progressing with its ‘reorganisation of gambling’, as the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) enters the final stages of implementing a new framework for online gambling concessions. Last Friday, the ADM submitted the documentation for this framework to the T ...

Uruguay Expands Regulations on Gambling Transactions to Payment Providers

Uruguay Expands Regulations on Gambling Transactions to Payment Providers

by July 10, 2024

The Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) has recently expanded its regulatory framework to encompass all online gaming and betting platforms to curb unauthorized transactions. This new regulation specifically targets Payment and Collection Service Providers. This category includes popul ...

Kansspelautoriteit Aims to Improve Duty of Care in Dutch Gaming Halls

Kansspelautoriteit Aims to Improve Duty of Care in Dutch Gaming Halls

by July 8, 2024

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has announced plans to improve the duty of care at gaming halls across the Netherlands. Following a series of inspections conducted in December 2023 and January 2024, KSA inspectors visited 20 gaming facilities to assess h ...

GambleAware Survey Shows Strong Support for Stricter Gambling Ad Regulations

GambleAware Survey Shows Strong Support for Stricter Gambling Ad Regulations

by July 5, 2024

A recent survey by GambleAware reveals significant public support for stricter regulations on gambling advertising in the UK. The survey, conducted in collaboration with Ipsos, included responses from 4,207 adults and highlighted the increasing concern over the prevalence and imp ...

The Last Nordic Frontier: Iceland’s Gamble with Casino Regulations

The Last Nordic Frontier: Iceland’s Gamble with Casino Regulations

by July 5, 2024

Iceland’s isolated island environment is home to a booming digital frontier. Local tech companies have made great advances in video game graphics. Yet you’ll find that there is still no casino operating in the country. Despite lacking centralized data, you can chat wi ...