GCB Reopens Licensing Portal with Updated Guidelines
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…
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Push Gaming Debuts in Spain with Exclusive Deals with Pokerstars and Gran Madrid
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…
Singapore Enhances Casino Regulations with New Due Diligence and Weapons Finance Scrutiny
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…
What To Look For In an Online Slot; Special Features, Volatility & RTP
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…
AI Innovations Enhancing CS:GO Betting and Casino Security
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…
IGT Boosts Instant Ticket Offering in Spain with ONCE Partnership
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…
Slotegrator Expands in Italy with Capecod Gaming Partnership
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…
Italy Approaches New Online Gambling Licensing Framework
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…
Uruguay Expands Regulations on Gambling Transactions to Payment Providers
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…
Kansspelautoriteit Aims to Improve Duty of Care in Dutch Gaming Halls
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…
GambleAware Survey Shows Strong Support for Stricter Gambling Ad Regulations
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 Last Nordic Frontier: Iceland’s Gamble with Casino Regulations
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…
Finland’s New Gambling Bill to End Veikkaus Monopoly by 2027
The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has introduced a draft government proposal to reform the country’s gambling system. This proposal, which aligns with the Government Programme, aims to dismantle Veikkaus Oy's current…
Macau’s June Gambling Revenue Falls to $2.21 Billion
Macau's casino revenue amounted to MOP17.69 billion (£1.74 billion/€2.04 billion/$2.21 billion) in June 2024, marking the lowest monthly total since November 2023. This figure represents a 16.4% increase from MOP15.21 billion in…
New York Extends Downstate Casino Bid Deadline to June 2025
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board has extended the deadline for downstate casino bids to June 27, 2025. This decision comes even as a bill proposing an earlier deadline of…
Spain Enforces New Measures to Fight Sports Betting Fraud
In a significant move to bolster the integrity of sports betting, the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling in Spain has mandated that all licensed gaming operators involved in horseracing or…
Endorphina and Scommettendo Announce Strategic iGaming Partnership
Endorphina is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Scommettendo, a leading iGaming company ranked among the top 15 operators in the Italian market. This collaboration aims to leverage our combined expertise…
Danish Gambling Authority Requires Supplier Licences by January 2025
From 1 January 2025, game suppliers must have a Danish Gambling Authority license to provide games to operators with a Danish license for betting and online casinos. Applications for these licenses will…
Michigan Boosts Gaming Regulation and Responsible Gambling Funding
On Thursday, June 27, the Michigan Legislature finalized an agreement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, earmarking $1.9 million to support the addition of 14 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions at…
Interview with Erik King on Ontario’s Second Year of Regulated iGaming
Great news for the online gambling business as the Ontario regulated iGaming market has processed $63 billion in bets in its second year, leaving Canadian platforms like the ones found on Zamsino thriving. To…
OKTO Launches OKTO.CASH Payment Service in India
OKTO is excited to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking real-time cash-to-digital closed-loop payment service, OKTO.CASH, into the Indian market. This strategic move represents a significant step in OKTO’s mission to revolutionize…
Fantasma Games Brings Premium Slot Titles to Italian Market
Fantasma Games, known for its "slots beyond gambling," is debuting in the Italian market through its distribution partner, Relax Gaming. This strategic entry will enable Fantasma Games to offer its entire portfolio…
Indonesia Targets Online Gambling Networks in Regional Crackdown
Indonesia has taken decisive steps to curb online gambling activities by targeting internet lines connected to the Philippines and Cambodia. This move, initiated by the nation’s Communications and Informatics Ministry, aims to…
Pragmatic Play Expands Presence in Spain with KirolBet Partnership
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its reach in the Spanish market through a strategic partnership with KirolBet. This collaboration marks a significant step for Pragmatic…
Spain Appoints Urbiola as Dedicated Minister for Federal Gambling Reforms
The Council of Ministers of Spain has appointed Andrés Barragán Urbiola as Secretary General of Consumption and Gaming. In this role, Urbiola will oversee Spain’s ongoing federal overhaul of gambling laws, a…
Brazil Approves Bill to Legalize Casinos and Bingo
Brazil's Justice and Citizenship Commission (CCJ) has taken a significant step by approving a bill that legalizes casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and horserace betting. The bill, known as PL 2,234/2022, passed…
Bovada Banned in Michigan and Colorado, Faces Possible Connecticut Exit
Bovada, an offshore and unregulated sportsbook and casino operator, has ceased operations in Michigan and Colorado. This decision comes after the respective gaming regulators in both states issued legal notices to the…
Ontario iGaming Market Surpasses $2 Billion in Revenue, Sustains 15,000 Jobs
Ontario's regulated iGaming market has made significant economic strides, generating more than CAD$2 billion in revenue for the provincial government since its inception two years ago. According to a recent report by…
Comparing Traditional and Online Gambling; Which Provides the Best Experience
Gambling has existed in some form for thousands of years, providing players with the excitement of taking risks for potential rewards. With so much time to develop, it's no surprise that the…
Hacksaw Gaming and Newgioco Partner to Enhance Italian iGaming Scene
As summer heats up, so does the collaboration between Hacksaw Gaming and Newgioco, signaling an exciting new chapter in the Italian iGaming landscape. This partnership introduces some of Hacksaw Gaming's most popular…