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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), in partnership with Pobal, has launched a nationwide call for input to guide the development of Ireland’s new Social Impact Fund. The…

Florida’s sweeping gambling reform initiative, House Bill 1467, is progressing through the state legislature, even as it encounters strong resistance from veterans’ groups, horse racing interests, and the amusement…