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FEATURED7 Exciting Online Casino Predictions for 2023
7 Exciting Online Casino Predictions for 2023
With 2023 stretching out before us, there has never been a better time to speculate on the future of the online gambling sector. We have researched a wide range of predictions and wishful thinking by industry experts and formulated a list of what we...Jan 10, 2023FEATUREDCeFi vs DeFi: What is the Future of Regulated Online Gambling?
CeFi vs DeFi: What is the Future of Regulated Online Gambling?
For many citizens of our blue planet, the term blockchain doesn’t mean much, although most people in the 21st century have encountered cryptocurrency. Whether it is through headlines about another volatile change in Bitcoin’s market value, Elon Musk’...Sep 04, 2022Crushing the Shame-Barrier on Compulsive Gambling Disorder
Crushing the Shame-Barrier on Compulsive Gambling Disorder
It is a continuous discussion in the gambling industry and as regulators pull in the reins to prevent the enabling of compulsive gambling behaviour; the light breaks through for those affected by gambling harm. With more support for people affected b...Sep 11, 2022Trump’s Authoritarianism and Divisive Tactics Are a Gift to Biden
Trump’s Authoritarianism and Divisive Tactics Are a Gift to Biden
My last piece explored five narratives that could determine the US election. We must now add a sixth, that might well supercede them. The death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minnesota has changed everything. Police brutality...Jun 07, 2020What Makes Bitcoin Lotteries So Attractive to Online Gamblers
What Makes Bitcoin Lotteries So Attractive to Online Gamblers
Whenever there is something of value humanity will find a way to gamble to obtain it, and cryptocurrency is no different. While we are familiar with online casinos, poker sites and even sportsbooks transacting in Bitcoin and other digital currencies...Jul 27, 2021Will India’s New Franchise-Based Esports League Encourage Online Gambling?
Will India’s New Franchise-Based Esports League Encourage Online Gambling?
The recent announcement of India's first-ever franchise-based esports league caused an understandable stir in the online gaming community. Leading South Asian esports tournament organiser Jet Skyesports announced the exciting new venture, which will...Apr 26, 2023UK Gambling Commission Discusses Industry Reform, Regulation and the Way Forward
UK Gambling Commission Discusses Industry Reform, Regulation and the Way Forward
In a speech at the Westminster Media Forum, Ian Angus, Director of Policy at the Gambling Commission, discussed the potential reform of UK gambling regulations and new customer protection measures to ensure player safety. With more than 44% of Br...Apr 24, 2023FEATURED7 Exciting Online Casino Predictions for 2023
7 Exciting Online Casino Predictions for 2023
With 2023 stretching out before us, there has never been a better time to speculate on the future of the online gambling sector. We have researched a wide range of predictions and wishful thinking by industry experts and formulated a list of what we...Jan 10, 2023FEATUREDCeFi vs DeFi: What is the Future of Regulated Online Gambling?
CeFi vs DeFi: What is the Future of Regulated Online Gambling?
For many citizens of our blue planet, the term blockchain doesn’t mean much, although most people in the 21st century have encountered cryptocurrency. Whether it is through headlines about another volatile change in Bitcoin’s market value, Elon Musk’...Sep 04, 2022Crushing the Shame-Barrier on Compulsive Gambling Disorder
Crushing the Shame-Barrier on Compulsive Gambling Disorder
It is a continuous discussion in the gambling industry and as regulators pull in the reins to prevent the enabling of compulsive gambling behaviour; the light breaks through for those affected by gambling harm. With more support for people affected b...Sep 11, 2022Trump’s Authoritarianism and Divisive Tactics Are a Gift to Biden
Trump’s Authoritarianism and Divisive Tactics Are a Gift to Biden
My last piece explored five narratives that could determine the US election. We must now add a sixth, that might well supercede them. The death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minnesota has changed everything. Police brutality...Jun 07, 2020What Makes Bitcoin Lotteries So Attractive to Online Gamblers
What Makes Bitcoin Lotteries So Attractive to Online Gamblers
Whenever there is something of value humanity will find a way to gamble to obtain it, and cryptocurrency is no different. While we are familiar with online casinos, poker sites and even sportsbooks transacting in Bitcoin and other digital currencies...Jul 27, 2021Will India’s New Franchise-Based Esports League Encourage Online Gambling?
Will India’s New Franchise-Based Esports League Encourage Online Gambling?
The recent announcement of India's first-ever franchise-based esports league caused an understandable stir in the online gaming community. Leading South Asian esports tournament organiser Jet Skyesports announced the exciting new venture, which will...Apr 26, 2023UK Gambling Commission Discusses Industry Reform, Regulation and the Way Forward
UK Gambling Commission Discusses Industry Reform, Regulation and the Way Forward
In a speech at the Westminster Media Forum, Ian Angus, Director of Policy at the Gambling Commission, discussed the potential reform of UK gambling regulations and new customer protection measures to ensure player safety. With more than 44% of Br...Apr 24, 2023Twitch CEO Gives Regulated Gambling Streams the Green Light
Twitch CEO Gives Regulated Gambling Streams the Green Light
October 2022 was a topsy-turvy time for online gambling and its future on Twitch’s global live-streaming platform. Until that point, streamers were playing various casino games on sites such as Stake without much concern for licensing or the local ga...Jun 04, 2023The Maturation of the Dutch Online Gambling Market
The Maturation of the Dutch Online Gambling Market
While the Netherlands took longer than many of its European peers to formalise its multi-license online gambling program, having written its updated gambling act into force on July 1st, 2022, what it has achieved in a relatively short space of time i...May 28, 2023The Topsy Turvy State of Regulated Canadian Gambling
The Topsy Turvy State of Regulated Canadian Gambling
It is not unusual for nationwide gambling regulators to face a series of ups and downs as the market matures and new regulations and reports begin to impact daily operations. However, the Canadian land-based casino and betting market faced non-stop d...May 22, 2023Highlights from the 2023 Canadian Gambling Market Report
Highlights from the 2023 Canadian Gambling Market Report
A 2023 review of the gambling market in Canada revealed some interesting facts that highlight the region’s fantastic growth potential. Dmitry Rogalchuk, Head of Content at Casino Canada, stated, Quote "Our comprehensive report o...May 11, 2023Will India’s New Franchise-Based Esports League Encourage Online Gambling?
Will India’s New Franchise-Based Esports League Encourage Online Gambling?
The recent announcement of India's first-ever franchise-based esports league caused an understandable stir in the online gaming community. Leading South Asian esports tournament organiser Jet Skyesports announced the exciting new venture, which will...Apr 26, 2023UK Gambling Commission Discusses Industry Reform, Regulation and the Way Forward
UK Gambling Commission Discusses Industry Reform, Regulation and the Way Forward
In a speech at the Westminster Media Forum, Ian Angus, Director of Policy at the Gambling Commission, discussed the potential reform of UK gambling regulations and new customer protection measures to ensure player safety. With more than 44% of Br...Apr 24, 2023Proposed Gambling Ad Ban Robs Dutch Players of Choice
Proposed Gambling Ad Ban Robs Dutch Players of Choice
The Netherlands has always been on the opposing side of the iGaming industry and is known for strict regulations towards gambling as a whole. The most recent measure will ban untargeted ads and reward a hefty fine to any offenders. Frank Weerwind, th...Apr 08, 2023How to Protect Yourself from Online Casinos with Fake Licenses
How to Protect Yourself from Online Casinos with Fake Licenses
With the rise of licensed online gambling, we saw an increasing number of online casinos that would continue to target players in regulated markets despite not holding a license. This reality has seen online gambling regulators begin to roll out larg...Mar 14, 2023Crypto Gambling Trends to Watch Out for in 2023
Crypto Gambling Trends to Watch Out for in 2023
The new year has started with gusto, and 2023 is already looking to be an interesting experience. From crypto trends to new regulations, and the possibility of even more fun on the blockchain, we’re looking forward and discussing what’s on the cards...Jan 12, 2023FEATURED7 Exciting Online Casino Predictions for 2023
7 Exciting Online Casino Predictions for 2023
With 2023 stretching out before us, there has never been a better time to speculate on the future of the online gambling sector. We have researched a wide range of predictions and wishful thinking by industry experts and formulated a list of what we...Jan 10, 2023Gambling Remains Illegal in Dubai, But What About Online Casinos?
Gambling Remains Illegal in Dubai, But What About Online Casinos?
Gambling is illegal in the seven UAE, that much we know - although Dubai is an Emirate where most casino-linked hotels are built. Dubai senior tourism official Issam Kazim stated that legalising gambling is not an option for the near future, even tho...Jan 02, 2023NSW Bully Tactics Foreshadows a Challenging Future for Online Casinos
NSW Bully Tactics Foreshadows a Challenging Future for Online Casinos
The Star Entertainment Group in Australia has been in the news for months due to its transgression of local gambling laws. This ongoing legal trouble saw Star Casino lose its license and incur an AU$100 million fine. This fine is in addition to the A...Dec 29, 2022