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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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The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has projected a £778,000 revenue shortfall for the 2025–26 financial year, citing a continued decline in new gaming licence applications and an increase in revoked or cancelled licences. This financial gap was disclosed in a list of departmental revenue bids made public through the island’s 2025 Budget…

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Svenska Spel has officially closed its last land-based casino, Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm, after updated ownership directives were issued following the Swedish Parliament’s decision to phase out land-based casino gaming. The closure was confirmed on 25 April, shortly after the company received new instructions from the government the previous day. Casino Cosmopol’s closure marks the…

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Ontario’s regulated online gambling sector achieved a major milestone in its third full year, generating CA$3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the 2024-25 fiscal year. According to data from iGaming Ontario, this represents a 32% increase from the previous year, setting a new benchmark for the province’s iGaming performance. Casino Sector Leads Revenue…

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Following its successful second reading, Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—is preparing to undergo rigorous clause-by-clause analysis in the Alberta Legislative Assembly. This next critical phase involves discussions within the Committee of the Whole, where Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will closely examine and debate individual sections of the proposed law, considering…

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In November 2021, a report emerged accusing Evolution AB, a leader in the online gaming sector, of operating in black markets, including countries under U.S. sanctions such as Syria, Iran, and Sudan. The report, submitted by the law firm Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP (C-K) to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) and the…

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