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The Wyoming Gaming Commission has issued a strong public warning regarding the surge of illegal online gambling platforms offering casino-style games across the state. While online sports betting and fantasy sports are permitted and regulated in Wyoming, real-money online casino games—such as slots, poker, blackjack, and roulette—remain strictly prohibited under current state law. Despite this…

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Playtech has confirmed a solid opening to 2025, reporting major growth in its US operations and completing a transformative shift to a business-to-business (B2B) model. In a trading update covering January to April, the company pointed to “very strong” revenue gains in the United States, particularly across its Live, Casino, and Platform services. This performance…

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International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that the Judging Commission has completed its thorough evaluation of the technical and economic proposals submitted by LottoItalia, the consortium it leads, for the Italian National Lottery license. The consortium, which includes Allwyn, Arianna 2001, and Novomatic Italia, is anticipated to be officially awarded the license by Italy’s Customs…

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The upcoming Gaming in Spain Conference, scheduled for June 26 at the Auditorio ECIJA in Madrid, will once again bring together regulators, legal experts, and industry leaders for a day of insights, discussions, and cross-border collaboration. This year’s event reflects a broadened scope, with a strong focus not only on Spain’s regulated market but also…

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has reached out to over a dozen traditional and digital media platforms, urging them to stop promoting unregulated online gambling and sports betting platforms. The AGCO’s main focus is on Bodog, an offshore operator that has been actively targeting Ontario residents with ads, despite lacking the necessary…

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has raised concerns about the potential negative impact of further tax increases on the gambling industry, particularly on horseracing funding. Despite this, new figures reveal that betting operators have contributed a record £108m in Levy payments to the Horseracing Betting Levy Board (HBLB) for the 2024/2025 period—marking a £3m…

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Kalamba Games, a leading provider of innovative slot games, has announced an exciting partnership with Microgame, marking a significant step in expanding its presence in the Italian iGaming market. This collaboration combines Kalamba’s expertise in crafting engaging and cutting-edge slots with Microgame’s extensive distribution network, providing players worldwide access to Kalamba’s full portfolio of high-quality…

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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 law on May 7, 2025, the new regulations are a pivotal step towards ending Paraguay’s state-run gambling monopoly, which had restricted market access…

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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, which offers free and confidential treatment, advice, and assistance to those experiencing gambling-related harm. The second-year data highlights a 50% increase in self-referrals,…

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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 on gambling rose by 19% among individuals aged 18 to 25 in the first quarter of the year, despite a slight overall decline…

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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 part of an ongoing effort to strengthen consumer protection and ensure strict adherence to Spain’s gambling laws. The sanctions, covering 14 separate gambling…

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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 places IGT Global Services Limited among the growing list of international vendors cleared to operate in the region. According toGCGRA records, IGT now…

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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 the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have expressed concerns that the new tax regime could place significant financial strain on the UK’s racing industry…

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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 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), forming a collaborative framework to drive technological advancement,…

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