February 2025

  • Brazil Issues 37 Permanent Betting Licenses Under New Regulations (Casino News Daily)

    The Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has granted 37 permanent betting licenses, expanding the country’s regulated gambling market. Published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), these licenses will be valid until December 31, 2029, with each operator required to pay a R$30 million licensing fee. New Operators Join the Regulated…

    Know More

  • H Casino in Belarus Served as Money Laundering Front for Slain Turkish Gangster, Report Claims

    n A popular casino in Minsk, Belarus thrived through sports betting during the COVID-19 pandemic n Much of that betting didn’t actually occur because the H Casino was really a front for money laundering n n n In 2020, as the world went into lockdown, Belarus’ strong-arm president Alexander Lukashenko famously declared it was business…

    Know More

  • Google Announces Stricter Gambling Ad Policy Effective April 14 (Casino News Daily)

    Google is set to enforce a significant update to its Gambling and Games Advertising Policy, with new rules taking effect on April 14, 2025. The revised guidelines provide stricter definitions of gambling-related content, introduce expanded country-specific restrictions, and reinforce certification requirements for advertisers promoting gambling services. Stricter Definitions of Gambling Content One of the most…

    Know More

  • India Explores New Law to Regulate Online Betting, Gambling and Gaming (Casino News Daily)

    The Indian government is considering the introduction of a central law to regulate online betting, gambling, gaming, and lotteries. According to sources, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently discussed the matter in a high-level meeting attended by officials from various agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau. Government’s Focus on New Regulations The Indian Cyber Crime…

    Know More

  • Sheryl Crow and Tyrese Gibson Set to Headline at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

    n Sheryl Crow will headline in Toronto this summer n Great Canadian Toronto will also host summer concerts by Tyrese Gibson, ZZ Top, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and Shania Twain, among others n n n The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has announced a summer entertainment lineup headlined by nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow and R&B…

    Know More

  • NetBet Italy Adds Nazionale Elettronica’s Games to Its Platform (Casino News Daily)

    NetBet Italy has strengthened its casino game selection by partnering with Nazionale Elettronica, a gaming provider based in Faenza. The collaboration brings a variety of locally developed slot titles to the platform, further expanding NetBet’s commitment to delivering content tailored to the Italian market. Nazionale Elettronica is known for its expertise in iGaming software and…

    Know More

  • Australia Tightens Gambling Laws, New Penalties & Ad Ban Debate (Casino News Daily)

    The Western Australian Government has moved to strengthen gambling laws by increasing enforcement powers and introducing harsher penalties for those who violate regulations. The changes come in response to the Perth Casino Royal Commission’s findings, which highlighted weaknesses in existing laws. The amendments include steeper fines and tougher enforcement measures, particularly for those failing to…

    Know More

  • Dawn of Kings

    Being one of those ceremonial, powerless kings these days might seem like a cushy job, right? You wave, cut ribbons, you’re wealthy, people show respect; it’s a life of luxury, comfort, and admiration. Well, it might be more challenging than it appears. Anyway, it wasn’t always this way. In the past, kings might have struggled…

    Know More

  • Sherwood Gold

    Get ready with your tights and feathered hats, because we’re journeying back to the Middle Ages with Play’n GO’s online slot, Sherwood Gold. If those hints have you envisioning a certain outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, namely Robin Hood, you’re on the right track. Though not explicitly stated, Sherwood…

    Know More

  • Fire in the Hole 2

    Nolimit City, the innovative software developer, made waves with its initial release of Fire in the Hole xBomb in early 2021, paving the way for subsequent hits like Misery Mining and Dead Canary. All three delved deep beneath the Earth’s surface, offering players the thrill of mining for treasures and causing explosions. So, it comes…

    Know More

  • Perfect Gems

    Embracing their devil-may-care attitude like a suit of armor, Play’n GO has ensured that the entertainment keeps flowing this year. With the recent Starblast controversy still fresh in memory, the company is stirring up more drama as it gears up to release Perfect Gems, a Bonanza clone with its own spin on the popular Megaways…

    Know More

  • Curse of Ra

    As seasoned enthusiasts of Ancient Egyptian slots may know, Ra was the god of the sun, capable of conjuring curses of significant consequence. However, in the case of Curse of Ra, it’s more likely just a catchy title that developer Four Leaf Gaming has chosen for an Ancient Egyptian-themed online slot. The studio has taken…

    Know More

  • Dark Waters Power Combo

    Until now, Power Combo slots have primarily been the territory of All For One Studios, with a few other developers giving it a shot. Now, it’s time for Just For The Win to join the Power Combo trend with their own twist. Their entry into the arena is Dark Waters Power Combo, a pirate-themed online…

    Know More

  • Sweet Bonanza

    Whether your taste buds crave the sweetness of candy or the freshness of fruit, Sweet Bonanza has something to offer. This 6-reel, win-all-ways slot from Pragmatic Play is powered by the Tumble feature, where winning combinations trigger chain reactions, allowing for consecutive wins. While this game mechanic has been around for some time, its popularity…

    Know More

  • Cats Megaways

    If you’re captivated by all things feline, feel free to take a seat because we might just have the perfect slot for you. Enter Cats Megaways, a creation of software developer iSoftBet and a remake of Cats, an older slot from gambling giant IGT. Cats, the original slot, gained fame for featuring double symbols on…

    Know More