THE CASINO NEWS DAILY NEWSROOM
The latest developments in gambling, regulation and the people shaping the industry.
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In a significant move that will reshape the country's gambling landscape, Paraguay has enacted Law No. 7348/2025, which amends the existing gambling laws and opens the door to private operators. Signed into…
The National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) has reported strong progress in its second year since launching in April 2023. New data shows that over 110,000 individuals have received support from the network,…
Gambling activity among young adults in Ireland has seen a sharp increase in early 2025, driven in part by major sporting events. New data from Bank of Ireland reveals that card spending…
The General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has announced a significant crackdown on illegal gambling operations in Spain, imposing a total of €77.4 million in fines. This penalty comes as…
International Game Technology (IGT) has officially entered the United Arab Emirates' regulated gaming industry as the latest supplier to receive a license from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This approval…
The UK government's recent proposal to consolidate its online gambling tax structure has sparked a backlash from key stakeholders within the betting and racing sectors. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and…
A new partnership between New Jersey and the United Arab Emirates aims to set a global standard for innovation and regulation in the gaming sector. On April 30, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy…
The Isle of Man's Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has projected a £778,000 revenue shortfall for the 2025–26 financial year, citing a continued decline in new gaming licence applications and an increase in…
Svenska Spel has officially closed its last land-based casino, Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm, after updated ownership directives were issued following the Swedish Parliament’s decision to phase out land-based casino gaming. The closure…
Ontario’s regulated online gambling sector achieved a major milestone in its third full year, generating CA$3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the 2024-25 fiscal year. According to data from iGaming…
Following its successful second reading, Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—is preparing to undergo rigorous clause-by-clause analysis in the Alberta Legislative Assembly. This next critical phase involves discussions within the…
In November 2021, a report emerged accusing Evolution AB, a leader in the online gaming sector, of operating in black markets, including countries under U.S. sanctions such as Syria, Iran, and Sudan.…
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), in partnership with Pobal, has launched a nationwide call for input to guide the development of Ireland’s new Social Impact Fund. The fund, created under…
Florida’s sweeping gambling reform initiative, House Bill 1467, is progressing through the state legislature, even as it encounters strong resistance from veterans’ groups, horse racing interests, and the amusement industry. Introduced by…
On April 16, 2025, Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) launched its regulatory agenda for the 2025-2026 biennium, placing a strong emphasis on responsible gambling and the prevention of addiction. This…
Money launderers in Australia clean AU$1.1 billion (US$698 million) yearly through illegal gambling operations. Law enforcement teams have shut down five illegal casinos in Sydney in the last year. These underground gambling…
The road to legalizing land-based casinos in Brazil has faced several delays, with the controversial bill PL 2,234/2022 still awaiting a full vote in the Brazilian Senate. Despite being approved by the…
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has opened an investigation into sports prediction markets operating without a license in the state. These platforms, which allow users to place financial stakes on the…
The United Arab Emirates continues shaping its commercial gaming and lottery market, issuing fresh vendor licences and securing new partnerships to support regulatory compliance and secure operations. Novomatic and EQL Games have…
Rising geopolitical tensions between China and the United States are casting a shadow over Macau’s economic prospects for 2025, as experts caution that retaliatory tariff measures are likely to have indirect but…
The Thai government has postponed a parliamentary debate on a controversial bill seeking to legalize casinos in the country. Initially scheduled for Wednesday, the debate on the Integrated Entertainment Business Bill will…
The 2025 Gaming in Spain Conference (GiS), set to take place on June 26, 2025, in Madrid, will bring together top industry figures to discuss the latest regulatory changes affecting Spain’s regulated…
The fourth annual SiGMA Americas Awards launched this year’s expo and conference with a grand celebration at the Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, setting the stage for Latin America’s growing prominence…
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Thailand’s Parliament last week to oppose the government’s plan to legalize casinos under the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill. The demonstration, led by three prominent civic groups, called…
On April 2, 2025, the Swedish Parliament, the Riksdag, made a historic decision to close the country’s last land-based casino, Casino Cosmopol, located in Stockholm. This decision comes after months of deliberation…
France’s gambling industry recorded €6.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during the first six months of 2024, marking an 8% increase year-on-year. The data, released by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux…
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has taken a significant step toward implementing the country’s new gambling licensing system, inviting operators and suppliers to register their interest ahead of the application…
On March 26, 2025, JPMorgan Chase, in collaboration with Quantinuum, Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Texas at Austin, announced a pivotal breakthrough in quantum computing. Their…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has unveiled sweeping new regulations that will dramatically change how gambling operators structure promotional offers. Announced on 26 March 2025, the reforms are aimed at simplifying bonuses,…
Ukraine’s government has formally approved the start of the liquidation process for the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL), marking a pivotal shift in the country’s approach to gambling…
