Statistics Regulator Flags Major Issues in Gambling Survey The UK’s Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has delivered a critical assessment of the Gambling Commission’s flagship survey on gambling habits and harms, raising concerns about reliability, bias, and transparency. The review follows growing unease from stakeholders who claim the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) may […]
Ireland’s Gambling Regulator Pushes Back on 2026 Licensing Delay Reports
GRAI Sticks to Late 2025 Target for Licensing Launch Reports hinting at a delay in Ireland’s new gambling licensing regime until mid-2026 don’t tell the full story, according to the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). While The Journal cited a parliamentary exchange suggesting that the licensing system wouldn’t be in place until 2026, the […]
Merkur Gaming Returns to Nevada After 20-Year Hiatus with Gaming Arts Acquisition in Sight
Merkur Gaming Secures Nevada License, Signals Major U.S. Comeback Merkur Gaming US, the American division of Germany’s Merkur Group, has officially received a license from the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. This approval marks Merkur’s reentry into one of the world’s most competitive gambling markets after more than […]
TaDa Gaming Joins Relax Gaming’s Powered By Programme to Expand Global Reach
Relax Gaming Adds TaDa Gaming to Its Aggregation Network Relax Gaming has expanded its Powered By Relax programme through a new content partnership with TaDa Gaming, bringing the studio’s diverse portfolio to a wider network of operators. TaDa Gaming’s titles will now be distributed via Relax’s aggregation platform, including slots, crash games, table games, bingo, […]
Dutch Regulator Cracks Down Ahead of Sports Sponsorship Ban by Gambling Firms
Full Ban on Sports Sponsorship by Gambling Operators Takes Effect July 1 Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a firm warning to the gambling industry as it prepares to enforce a full ban on sports sponsorships starting July 1, 2025. The regulator confirmed it will ramp up enforcement efforts this summer, with immediate action […]
Sega Sammy Set to Finalize GAN Acquisition After Stakelogic Buy Closes
Sega Sammy Holdings is on track to finalize its $95.8 million acquisition of GAN Limited, marking the group’s second major gaming deal in less than a month. The merger, conducted via its affiliate Sega Sammy Creation, is expected to wrap up around May 27, pending final regulatory approvals. The transaction, originally slated to close in […]
Ohio Lawmakers Push to Legalize Online Casinos Under House Bill 298
Ohio is taking its next big step in gambling expansion. House Bill 298, introduced by House Finance Chair Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), lays out a plan to legalize and regulate online casino gaming—or iGaming—across the state. Under the proposed legislation, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (CAC) would oversee iGaming much like it does with sports betting. […]
Light & Wonder Sets $2 Billion EBITDA Target by 2028, Eyes Bigger Slice of Gaming Market
Revenue Ambitions Climb at 2025 Investor Day Light & Wonder has raised its long-term financial forecast, announcing a new goal of reaching $2 billion in adjusted EBITDA by 2028. The updated outlook was revealed during the company’s 2025 Investor Day in New York and marks a sharp increase from its previous $1.4 billion target for […]
Playtech Bets Big on B2B After Snaitech Sale and Strong Q1 Surge
Playtech has kicked off 2025 with a clean break and a clear direction—B2B is now the name of the game. In a trading update covering January to April, the gambling tech giant reported performance in line with expectations, driven by momentum in its B2B business, including standout growth in the U.S. and a crucial shift […]
Rico Rabbit Hops Into Action: PopOK Gaming Expands Its Rico Series with an Asian-Inspired Twist
PopOK Gaming has unveiled its latest slot, Rico Rabbit, the newest entry in the developer’s popular Rico series. Released across partner platforms, the game introduces a playful rabbit character dressed for fortune, set against a vibrant Asian-themed backdrop filled with symbols of luck and prosperity. Built for quick-hit gameplay, Rico Rabbit is a 3×3 slot […]
