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FEATUREDFinnish Gambling Operator Slapped with €2.9 Million Fine
Finnish Gambling Operator Slapped with €2.9 Million Fine
It has been confirmed that the Finnish gambling monopoly, which has Veikkaus as its core provider, will be dismantled by late 2026. However, it is still a state-owned Monopoly, and having it fined and banned from running ads for 90 days reflects poor...Nov 18, 2024FEATUREDGames Global Tag Teams with WWE to Launch 3 New Online Slots
Games Global Tag Teams with WWE to Launch 3 New Online Slots
August began with Game Global's exciting new partnership announcement. Join us as we discuss the details of the announcement and what it will mean for the online casino community over the next three years. Time To Tag Team the Internet One o...Aug 01, 2024FEATUREDEsports: Brazil's Next Big Gambling Growth Market
Esports: Brazil's Next Big Gambling Growth Market
Brazil and, by extension, Latin America have long been referred to as the online gambling industry’s “sleeping giant.” While gambling is popular in the region, and a financially sound population is looking to enjoy it, local regulations around licens...Jul 08, 2024FEATUREDUK Black Market Gambling Concerns Proven to be True
UK Black Market Gambling Concerns Proven to be True
It is no secret that industry experts and members of Parliament have criticised the UK Gambling Commission for handling the country's legal gambling sector. One of the main concerns raised across the board is that the commission's knee-jerk approach...Sep 25, 2024FEATUREDUK Sports Bodies Adopt New Socially Responsible Gambling Sponsorship Codes
UK Sports Bodies Adopt New Socially Responsible Gambling Sponsorship Codes
Leading soccer leagues in England have united to implement new operation standards. This new code is inspired by the British Horseracing Authority’s similar code for sponsorship deals associated with betting-related brands, aiming to set common princ...Jul 24, 2024FEATUREDAre Loss Limits Effective in Reducing Gambling Harm?
Are Loss Limits Effective in Reducing Gambling Harm?
Australia has experienced a surge in gambling-related losses, with pokies and betting shops leading the charge. After years of not actively addressing the issue, the Australian government is under pressure to fix the situation with haste. The pro...Sep 11, 2024FEATUREDNevada Shatters Records with $15.76 Billion Gaming Revenue for FY24
Nevada Shatters Records with $15.76 Billion Gaming Revenue for FY24
Fresh off their best 12-month period ever, the casino establishments in Las Vegas and statewide in Nevada are still going strong. This comes after the Nevada Gaming and Control Board (NGCB) recently released revenue figures for June and the 2024 fina...Aug 01, 2024FEATUREDFinnish Gambling Operator Slapped with €2.9 Million Fine
Finnish Gambling Operator Slapped with €2.9 Million Fine
It has been confirmed that the Finnish gambling monopoly, which has Veikkaus as its core provider, will be dismantled by late 2026. However, it is still a state-owned Monopoly, and having it fined and banned from running ads for 90 days reflects poor...Nov 18, 2024FEATUREDGames Global Tag Teams with WWE to Launch 3 New Online Slots
Games Global Tag Teams with WWE to Launch 3 New Online Slots
August began with Game Global's exciting new partnership announcement. Join us as we discuss the details of the announcement and what it will mean for the online casino community over the next three years. Time To Tag Team the Internet One o...Aug 01, 2024FEATUREDEsports: Brazil's Next Big Gambling Growth Market
Esports: Brazil's Next Big Gambling Growth Market
Brazil and, by extension, Latin America have long been referred to as the online gambling industry’s “sleeping giant.” While gambling is popular in the region, and a financially sound population is looking to enjoy it, local regulations around licens...Jul 08, 2024FEATUREDUK Black Market Gambling Concerns Proven to be True
UK Black Market Gambling Concerns Proven to be True
It is no secret that industry experts and members of Parliament have criticised the UK Gambling Commission for handling the country's legal gambling sector. One of the main concerns raised across the board is that the commission's knee-jerk approach...Sep 25, 2024FEATUREDUK Sports Bodies Adopt New Socially Responsible Gambling Sponsorship Codes
UK Sports Bodies Adopt New Socially Responsible Gambling Sponsorship Codes
Leading soccer leagues in England have united to implement new operation standards. This new code is inspired by the British Horseracing Authority’s similar code for sponsorship deals associated with betting-related brands, aiming to set common princ...Jul 24, 2024FEATUREDAre Loss Limits Effective in Reducing Gambling Harm?
Are Loss Limits Effective in Reducing Gambling Harm?
Australia has experienced a surge in gambling-related losses, with pokies and betting shops leading the charge. After years of not actively addressing the issue, the Australian government is under pressure to fix the situation with haste. The pro...Sep 11, 2024FEATUREDNevada Shatters Records with $15.76 Billion Gaming Revenue for FY24
Nevada Shatters Records with $15.76 Billion Gaming Revenue for FY24
Fresh off their best 12-month period ever, the casino establishments in Las Vegas and statewide in Nevada are still going strong. This comes after the Nevada Gaming and Control Board (NGCB) recently released revenue figures for June and the 2024 fina...Aug 01, 2024FEATUREDUK Black Market Gambling Concerns Proven to be True
UK Black Market Gambling Concerns Proven to be True
It is no secret that industry experts and members of Parliament have criticised the UK Gambling Commission for handling the country's legal gambling sector. One of the main concerns raised across the board is that the commission's knee-jerk approach...Sep 25, 2024GST Council Maintains Exorbitant Gambling Tax in India
GST Council Maintains Exorbitant Gambling Tax in India
The licensed online and land-based gambling industry was dealt a harsh blow last December when the government approved and implemented an exorbitant new tax regime. The 54th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council took place on 10 Septemb...Sep 12, 2024FEATUREDAre Loss Limits Effective in Reducing Gambling Harm?
Are Loss Limits Effective in Reducing Gambling Harm?
Australia has experienced a surge in gambling-related losses, with pokies and betting shops leading the charge. After years of not actively addressing the issue, the Australian government is under pressure to fix the situation with haste. The pro...Sep 11, 2024Slingo Casino Games Are Headed for Denmark
Slingo Casino Games Are Headed for Denmark
It’s always an exciting day when your local gaming selection gets a little more variety to choose from. Danish online casino players will soon have plenty more options. Thanks to the partnership between Gaming Realms and Danske Licens Spil, play...Sep 05, 2024Sweden’s Record-Breaking Healthy Gaming Revenue Result
Sweden’s Record-Breaking Healthy Gaming Revenue Result
Svenska Spel shared a positive press release celebrating the provider's success in increasing the revenue generated from what it classifies as ‘healthy’ gambling customers. The company has shown quarter-on-quarter incremental growth with a goal of ac...Sep 01, 2024Vietnam Extends Its Local Casino Pilot Program Through 2024
Vietnam Extends Its Local Casino Pilot Program Through 2024
The Vietnamese legislature is mulling over a plan to extend a pilot program that will allow its citizens to take part in its casino gambling industry, once only limited to foreigners. This program, which was initially set to conclude in 2022, will be...Aug 31, 2024EGBA Members Call for Regulated Gambling Safeguards in the EU
EGBA Members Call for Regulated Gambling Safeguards in the EU
The recent press release from Europe’s leading online gaming and betting operators highlights the European Gaming and Betting Association’s commitment to player safety and sustainability. With a customer base of 32 million across the continent, t...Aug 29, 2024California Governor Calls on DOI to Reject Dual Casino Projects
California Governor Calls on DOI to Reject Dual Casino Projects
Governor Gavin Newsom has joined local municipalities and other tribes within the state to oppose two proposed casino projects by northern California’s Native American tribes. The planned projects from Sonoma County’s Koi Nation and Solano County’s P...Aug 23, 2024New Zealand Government Anticipates $500m Regulated iGaming Market
New Zealand Government Anticipates $500m Regulated iGaming Market
New Zealand's online gambling scene is facing a major shake-up as the government gears up to regulate the iCasino market by 2026. With the rise of online gambling, especially during and after the pandemic, the move comes as no surprise. However, ther...Aug 20, 2024Great News for Gaming as Philippines GGR Continues to Climb
Great News for Gaming as Philippines GGR Continues to Climb
The gaming industry in the Philippines is showing no signs of slowing down despite the challenges it has faced. PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, recently reported a 32.3% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for...Aug 19, 2024Flutter Eyes Snaitech Acquisition to Foster Italian Expansion
Flutter Eyes Snaitech Acquisition to Foster Italian Expansion
Listed companies are always looking for new markets and products to invest in, and the world of regulated online gambling is no different. Playtech recently confirmed rumours that it had been entertaining an offer to purchase its Italian business int...Aug 18, 2024US Commercial Gaming Revenue Clocks a Record $17.63B in Q2 2024
US Commercial Gaming Revenue Clocks a Record $17.63B in Q2 2024
USA’s commercial gaming industry reports staggering growth in a post-pandemic world, with gaming operators experiencing yet another record quarter in Q2 2024. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), the gaming sector across 37 states wher...Aug 16, 2024