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The fourth annual SiGMA Americas Awards launched this year’s expo and conference with a grand celebration at the Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, setting the stage for Latin America’s growing prominence in the global iGaming sector. Held on the eve of the SiGMA Americas Conference, the awards gala recognized 26 key contributors across the…

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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Thailand’s Parliament last week to oppose the government’s plan to legalize casinos under the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill. The demonstration, led by three prominent civic groups, called for the complete removal of the bill from the parliamentary agenda, citing moral, religious, and procedural concerns. The protest was organized by the…

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On April 2, 2025, the Swedish Parliament, the Riksdag, made a historic decision to close the country’s last land-based casino, Casino Cosmopol, located in Stockholm. This decision comes after months of deliberation and is part of a broader move to phase out physical gambling in Sweden. The Riksdag’s vote marks the end of an era…

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France’s gambling industry recorded €6.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during the first six months of 2024, marking an 8% increase year-on-year. The data, released by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), reflects robust performance across all three major regulatory segments: lottery games, online gambling, and land-based casinos. Among these sectors, online sports betting…

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The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has taken a significant step toward implementing the country’s new gambling licensing system, inviting operators and suppliers to register their interest ahead of the application window’s anticipated launch later in 2025. Following its formal establishment through the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, the GRAI has begun to lay the…

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On March 26, 2025, JPMorgan Chase, in collaboration with Quantinuum, Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Texas at Austin, announced a pivotal breakthrough in quantum computing. Their joint research, published in Nature, demonstrated the first successful generation of Certified Quantum Randomness, a milestone that will have profound implications for industries…

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has unveiled sweeping new regulations that will dramatically change how gambling operators structure promotional offers. Announced on 26 March 2025, the reforms are aimed at simplifying bonuses, improving transparency, and reducing player harm—especially ahead of the holiday season when gambling activity traditionally surges. Set to take effect on 19 December…

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Ukraine’s government has formally approved the start of the liquidation process for the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL), marking a pivotal shift in the country’s approach to gambling oversight. Starting April 1, 2025, the commission’s duties will be absorbed by a newly created state agency called PlayCity, under the coordination of…

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Connecticut’s Senate General Law Committee has unanimously passed Senate Bill 1235 (SB 1235), a bill aimed at banning sweepstakes gaming in the state. The bill, introduced at the request of the Department of Consumer Protection, seeks to close loopholes that have allowed unregulated gambling platforms to operate as promotional sweepstakes. The legislation prohibits businesses from…

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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) projects that total gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Europe will rise to €123.4 billion in 2024, marking a 5% increase over 2023. This growth reflects strong performance across both land-based and online sectors, with digital gambling gaining steady ground across the EU-27 and UK markets. Online gambling alone…

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Spain’s online gaming sector experienced a landmark year in 2024, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) rising to €1.45 billion ($1.58 billion), marking a 17.61% increase compared to the previous year. According to the latest State Online Gaming Market report, the market hit all-time highs in multiple categories, signaling robust consumer engagement and substantial operator investment…

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BGaming has taken a major step in its international growth strategy, announcing that it has received full certification to offer its iGaming content in the Italian market. The approval, awarded after extensive testing by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), clears the way for the provider to begin distributing its titles through licensed operators in the region.…

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The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) is taking significant steps to help gambling regulators navigate the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). The association, founded in 1998, is developing a set of best practices aimed at guiding the regulatory bodies in understanding the role of AI in the gambling industry. Mark Pace, the president…

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