Great Britain’s Gambling Commission has ordered game developer Stakelogic to pay £122,835 after ruling that several of its online slot games breached the country’s minimum spin speed requirements. Under the Commission’s Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards, licensed slot games must have at least 2.5 seconds between spins. The investigation began after regulators found that […]
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Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK has warned that the country’s regulated gambling market is at a “dangerous crossroads,” following a government report by the Ministry of Finance and the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA). This release showed higher gambling taxes generated only €2 million in additional revenue during 2025, far below the projected €108 million. Officials […]
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Georgia’s parliament is considering legislation to establish a dedicated licensing system for online gambling operators serving foreign customers. The proposal, introduced by members of the ruling Georgian Dream party, would create three 5-year permit categories covering online casinos, internet slots and sports betting. These licences would be available only to operators targeting players outside Georgia. […]
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A new study commissioned by Entain has found that most UK adults struggle to distinguish legal betting promotions from illegal ones on social media. The survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Ladbrokes and Coral owner, found that 74% of respondents could not easily identify unlicensed gambling adverts. Only 10% said they found it […]
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PhilWeb Corporation has secured a PHP2.03 billion ($33.05 million) strategic investment from Filipino businessman Lance Gokongwei. This follows the company’s transition into an artificial intelligence-enabled technology infrastructure provider for the regulated digital entertainment sector. The investment will be made through a subscription of common and redeemable preferred shares, subject to shareholder, corporate and regulatory approvals. […]
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Brazil has unveiled new measures to weaken the country’s illegal betting market by targeting the financial infrastructure used by unlicensed operators. During a press conference, Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced a new decree signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva allowing authorities to freeze funds linked to illegal betting activities. According to Durigan, Brazil’s […]
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Meta is facing legal action from Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK over claims that illegal gambling adverts keep appearing on Facebook and Instagram. VNLOK, whose members include bet365, Unibet and LeoVegas, said it is preparing a formal complaint to the European Commission. The group argues that Meta has failed to take a proactive approach to […]
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The Swiss Federal Casino Commission has reported a decline in casino revenue for 2025, during a year of transition for the regulated gambling sector. According to the ESBK’s annual report, Swiss casinos generated gross gaming revenue of CHF878.5 million ($1.08 billion) in 2025. The total was 2.1% lower than the CHF898 million recorded in 2024. […]
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Estonia’s decision to reduce online gambling tax has not produced the wave of new operators policymakers that was expected. The reform, approved by the Riigikogu last year, was designed to make the country more attractive to international online gambling companies. Under the plan, the tax on online gambling will fall in stages from six per […]
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SkyCity Entertainment Group has reached an in-principle settlement with South Australia’s Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling over compliance failures at its Adelaide casino. Under the agreement dated 19 June, SkyCity will pay A$21m in three equal instalments. The first A$7m payment is due within 28 days, while the other instalments must be paid within one […]
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