In the booming world of online sweepstakes gaming, legal storm clouds are gathering. At the center of the latest brewing battle is Canadian tech firm Blazesoft Ltd., a fast-growing operator behind some of the internet’s most recognizable social casino brands: Fortune Coins, Zula Casino, and Sportzino. What once seemed like a clever workaround to America’s […]

In a landmark move, the United Arab Emirates has officially authorized BMM Testlabs, a global leader in gaming product testing and certification, to serve as an Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) for its freshly minted national lottery and broader commercial gaming program. This isn’t a mere rubber stamp; this is the dawn of a bold new […]

   Yield Sec: GGR of Crypto Casinos in 2024 Reached $81.4bn. This figure has increased fivefold since 2022.    According to Yield Sec’s founder, Ismail Vali, the behavior and habits of the target audience have changed significantly. Just a few years ago, players were skeptical of crypto platforms and far from using cryptocurrencies in general, […]

   The President of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, speaking in the country’s parliament last week, stated that any blocking of transfers to illegal operators is only possible after notification from the responsible regulatory body — SPA.    Without a request from the SPA, blocking transactions is essentially impossible. Given that the regulator may take […]

   In 2022, several local operators filed a collective complaint with various authorities, demanding action at the state level against offshore (and foreign in general) operators. Among other things, they requested the blocking of these operators’ websites within the country.    Now, after three years, the Chilean Prosecutor’s Office has officially announced that no further […]

In a move that signals a bold and transformative shift in the Gulf region’s economic and entertainment future, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is stepping confidently into the global gaming spotlight. The country is no longer toying with the idea — it’s building a full-fledged, strategically planned gaming industry from the ground up. This past […]

   The U.S. gambling and financial market is facing new tensions due to prediction platforms like Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. These companies, initially seen as innovative alternatives to traditional betting, are now facing legal challenges. Several states, including Nevada and New Jersey, claim these platforms are operating illegal gambling schemes and demand they stop in […]

   A major shift is underway in the gambling market: the legendary provider Novomatic, whose slot machines are known to millions of players around the world, has officially received a B2B license in the United Arab Emirates. This move opens the door for the company to enter one of the most closed-off yet promising markets […]

Sweepstakes casinos represent a unique phenomenon in the world of gambling, emerging at the intersection of technology, marketing, and legislation. Their rise was a response to the strict regulations imposed on traditional casinos in various jurisdictions. By leveraging innovative mechanics, these platforms provided users with a way to enjoy gambling entertainment without formally violating the […]

Overall Indicators and GGR Structure of the Spanish Market in 2024 Spain continues to firmly hold its position as one of the largest and fastest-growing gambling markets in Europe. In 2024, the country’s gambling market set new records, with the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reaching a historic €1.45 billion, a 16.9% increase compared to the […]