January 2025

Gaming in New Zealand has changed significantly in recent years. Online gaming has taken over and more players than ever are enjoying their entertainment at online casinos. Casinos on the hunt for players now offer lower minimum deposits than ever – and this strategy is proving a hit with players! But why have these low-cost…

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Gambling, both online and offline, has become increasingly popular in recent years. Sports betting has exploded thanks to DraftKings and other fantasy sports apps, while online casinos have become a staple among the gambling community. Still, some markets have yet to legalize gambling, while others have very strict laws and may only allow certain aspects…

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has further reduced its fee rates for online gambling operations, cutting them from 35% to 30%, effective January 1, 2025. This latest reduction is part of PAGCOR’s continued efforts to curb illegal online gambling activities and attract unregistered operators into the regulated market. Efforts to encourage legal operations…

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The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has updated its certification program for betting and online casino in response to the introduction of supplier licenses starting from January 1, 2025. The new regulations, which took effect on January 1, 2025, will become mandatory by July 1, 2025, providing a six-month transition period during which both the old…

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is taking a more aggressive stance on supplier compliance in 2025, emphasizing the importance of operators conducting thorough due diligence on their business partners. Speaking at the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) webinar on January 15, UKGC chief executive Andrew Rhodes underscored the need for greater vigilance to prevent…

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New Zealand is taking decisive action to shield its youth from gambling-related risks by proposing legislation to ban the sale of all Lotto products to individuals under the age of 18. This reform, set to be introduced in Parliament later this year, builds upon existing restrictions that only applied to Instant Kiwi tickets. Advocates, including…

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Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has taken steps to address the certification bottlenecks that emerged as the country’s regulated betting market launched on January 1, 2025. The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) introduced Normative Instruction No. 3/2025 on January 14 to streamline technical certification requirements and alleviate delays faced by operators during the application process.…

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State-owned gambling operator Norsk Tipping has announced stricter loss limits for players aged 20 to 24. The new measures, effective February 1, 2025, aim to further protect young adults from gambling-related risks. New Loss Limits for Young Players Under the updated policy, players aged 20 to 21 can lose no more than NOK 3,000 per…

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There are so many different types of online casino games out there nowadays that players have ample choice regarding what to enjoy. This is one of the main aspects increasing the popularity of online gambling, with software providers constantly looking to innovate and keep the industry moving forwards. While this creates an extremely fertile and…

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The Thai cabinet has taken a significant step toward legalizing casinos by approving the Entertainment Complex Bill, a draft law designed to invigorate the country’s tourism sector and combat illegal gambling. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the move on Monday, emphasizing the bill’s potential to drive investment and economic growth while creating thousands of jobs.…

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Atlantic City casino employees who would favor a smoke-free workplace are hoping New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) uses his 2025 State of the State Address on Tuesday to encourage lawmakers to force the nine gaming properties down the shore to cease the allowance of indoor tobacco use. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers the…

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Macau businessman Wang Xing Chun has been gobbling up shares of Star Entertainment even as the Australian casino operator is pushed to the brink of solvency. The Star Sydney. A Macau investor has taken a large stake in the company. (Image: The Star Entertainment Group) After recently acquiring AU$1.7 million worth of Star shares, Wang’s…

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