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Bragg Gaming Group has announced a new partnership with BurraPay bringing cryptocurrency payment options to its global operator network. The integration will expand player account management services, boost compliance, and align with growing payment demands in regulated gaming markets. Through the agreement, BurraPay’s cryptocurrency payment solutions will be integrated into Bragg’s player account management (PAM) […]

The Latvian government has confirmed that gambling tax increases will come into force on 1 January 2026, a year after it was proposed. The decision follows a government spending review to shore up state finances. Draft legislation first approved in December 2024 had set the date for 1 January 2027. However, ministers agreed in late […]

The German Gambling Authority has set the stage for this year’s National Gambling Addiction Action Day to raise awareness about gambling harm and promote responsible play. Last year, the initiative generated more than 1,500 tips from players about black-market activity showing the level of public concern. Operating under the theme, Gambling damage: recognise, name, avoid, […]

Spain’s online gambling market delivered another quarter of growth in Q2 2025, with revenue rising to €410.3 million. Figures released by the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation showed an 18.5% increase at the same period last year and a 2.8% rise from the opening quarter of 2025. The regulator showed industry-wide strength with total deposits […]

Generative AI chatbots are designed with safeguards to prevent harmful responses. Yet recent experiments show that those protections can break down. In early September, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini suggested bets on a college football game after being told the user had a history of problem gambling.  Sports betting is now a constant presence in […]

Former SBS chair George Savvides has urged commercial broadcasters to give online viewers the power to block gambling advertisements. He argued that Australians need stronger protection from what he described as an addictive and destructive product. Savvides also called on the Albanese government to act on a parliamentary inquiry’s recommendations for a phased ban on […]

The Spanish gaming regulator, Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, has released its financial report for Q2 of 2025. Results showed strong year-on-year growth, although quarter-on-quarter performance was more mixed. Deposits in Q2 totaled €1.35 billion representing a 23.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Withdrawals also followed this trend, rising 28.9% year-on-year […]

Catena Media has launched MRKTPLAYS.com, a subaffiliation platform connecting affiliates with operators across North America. Announced on September 18, the initiative is a strategic move by the affiliate marketing company to strengthen its position in the online casino and sports betting industry. The platform provides affiliates with tools to build networks while giving operators new […]

PayNearMe has secured $50 million in Series E funding, led by Atlantic Vantage Point. The investment will fuel the company’s expansion into new markets, strengthen its rebranded platform, PayXM, and accelerate strategic initiatives. The fintech company has built a strong reputation for its work in Payment Experience Management. This concept optimises how payments are processed […]

FanDuel has secured a new market access partnership with Delaware North, strengthening its footprint in West Virginia. The deal will allow FanDuel to offer online sports betting and iGaming through Delaware North’s Mardi Gras Casino & Resort in Cross Lanes. The move enhances FanDuel’s presence in the state, where it already operates the retail sportsbook […]