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Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 2024Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 2023The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 2024Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
In every online casino market, there are key players, and then there are those who get left behind. Some regions have giants that aim to take over the entire industry, leaving nothing but crumbs for the rest. Large casino groups in France have b...Jan 24, 2024India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
Record Highs for Canada's Top iGaming Province
The gaming industry continues to expand into more regions, unlocking the doors of quality gaming to players worldwide. Online gambling in Canada had a very rewarding year, per iGaming Ontario’s 3rd quarter reports. According to the iGO, the stat...Jan 28, 2024Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 2023The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
The FDJ's Rise from National Lottery to Big Industry Bidder
In the dynamic igaming world, where futures and fortunes can change with a dice roll or a card draw, one company has stood the test of time - La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Evolving from a national lottery into a powerhouse in the gaming industry,...Jan 29, 2024Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
Is Personalisation the Key to Increased Safer Gambling?
In its annual Sustainability Report 2022/23, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that its members had shown a marked increase in personalised safer gambling messaging. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA, said:...Jul 17, 2023Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
Online Casinos in France Rebel Against Gambling Authority
In every online casino market, there are key players, and then there are those who get left behind. Some regions have giants that aim to take over the entire industry, leaving nothing but crumbs for the rest. Large casino groups in France have b...Jan 24, 2024India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024Proposed Gambling Tax Threatens Licensed Casinos in the Netherlands
Proposed Gambling Tax Threatens Licensed Casinos in the Netherlands
In an aggressive revenue-generating decision, the Dutch right-wing coalition comprising the PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB political parties decided to increase local gambling taxes. However, unlike the gambling tax increases we have seen in other regions or...May 16, 2024PAGCOR Hands Over Filipino Casino Management to the IEC
PAGCOR Hands Over Filipino Casino Management to the IEC
The work of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) was a significant component of the successful implementation of a regulated gambling framework. PAGCOR is responsible for managing the country's land-based gambling operators and on...May 13, 2024UK Report: The Lines Between Gaming and Gambling Have Blurred
UK Report: The Lines Between Gaming and Gambling Have Blurred
The conversation around loot boxes and how they mimic games of chance to trigger players' dopamine centres has yet to be resolved. However, over time, the discussion has enlarged to encompass the use of these triggers in the gameplay itself to make t...May 11, 2024Unexpected Filipino Partnership in the War on Illegal Gambling
Unexpected Filipino Partnership in the War on Illegal Gambling
The Philippines has been very open about its intent to maximise market channelisation in its licensed casino business. At the top of its to-do list is a keen focus on shutting down black market casinos and educating players on the benefits of playing...Apr 25, 2024Nevada Gaming Win Dips for the First Time in 8 Months to $1.29B in March
Nevada Gaming Win Dips for the First Time in 8 Months to $1.29B in March
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has just revealed its gaming revenue numbers for March, which posted a year-over-year decline for the first time in eight months. The data showed that at $1.92 billion, Nevada Casinos last month recorded a 1.65%...Apr 24, 2024Hacksaw Gaming Coming to a Portuguese Online Casino Near You
Hacksaw Gaming Coming to a Portuguese Online Casino Near You
It has been an exciting time for Portuguese online casino fans with the announcement that popular software developer Hacksaw Gaming, known for its innovative and high-quality games, has negotiated an exclusive content release with Solverde Group, a t...Apr 23, 2024UKGC Outlines 3-Year Plan for its Gambling Industry
UKGC Outlines 3-Year Plan for its Gambling Industry
The digital age is bringing new changes for online casino platforms and regulators alike. Recently, the UK Gambling Commission released its revised three-year corporate strategy. The updated strategy outlines all the key areas regulatory work wi...Apr 16, 2024Casino Streamers and Twitch at Odds with the Swedish Gambling Regulator
Casino Streamers and Twitch at Odds with the Swedish Gambling Regulator
In Sweden's digital realm, where entertainment and influence combine, a storm is brewing. Twitch's most viewed influencers are being scrutinised for promoting unlicensed casinos several hours a week. As a result, online streamers and Twitch find...Apr 15, 2024New York Scores a Record Smashing $19.64B Sports Betting Handle in FY23
New York Scores a Record Smashing $19.64B Sports Betting Handle in FY23
The sky is clearly not the limit for the Empire State, seeing its consistency in shattering records since it debuted online sports wagering. The state recorded a staggering $19.64 billion in wagers placed over the last financial year (2023), represen...Apr 11, 2024Industry Dismay as Italy Approves €7 Million Online Gambling License Fee
Industry Dismay as Italy Approves €7 Million Online Gambling License Fee
The ongoing conflict between licensed online casino and betting operators in Italy and the gambling jurisdictions' Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has been a significant issue over the past year. This conflict, which has even involved the cou...Apr 09, 2024The Philippines Wins Big As PAGCOR Delivers a Massive Cash Payout
The Philippines Wins Big As PAGCOR Delivers a Massive Cash Payout
Continuing its journey of delivering value to the Filipino online gambling sector while providing much-needed funding for community-facing initiatives, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that its latest cash dividend a...Apr 08, 2024AGCO Boasts 86% Casino Market Channelisation in Canada
AGCO Boasts 86% Casino Market Channelisation in Canada
With regulated online gambling in Ontario celebrating its second birthday this month, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) shared notable market statistics and unveiled its hallmark successes. In a statement that expressed his over...Apr 07, 2024