bet365 has teamed up with Incentive Games to unveil a new free-to-play Tournament Predictor just in time for this summer’s expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The game is designed to ramp up fan engagement by letting users predict match outcomes for every fixture in the tournament. Available in nearly 100 countries, the Predictor rewards players […]
BAGO Warns of Alarming Rise in Illegal Gambling Among Young Belgians
A new study by the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) reveals that around 25% of gamblers in Belgium are turning to unlicensed online platforms. These illegal sites operate beyond the reach of national regulation, drawing users away from the legal market and stripping them of essential protections. The findings raise concerns not just […]
OLG Rolls Out Canada’s First Accessible Slot Game
Red Panda Tails of Wealth Aims to Break Down Barriers in Gaming The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has launched Red Panda Tails of Wealth, the first slot game in Canada designed specifically with accessibility in mind. This new release is intended to open the doors to casino gaming for millions of players living […]
Meta Tightens Gambling Ad Policies Globally, Streamlines Approval for Indian Gaming Operators
Meta’s New Rules Demand Pre-Approval for Gambling Ads Meta has rolled out stricter global policies for advertising gambling and real-money gaming (RMG), directly impacting how operators market to users in India. Advertisers promoting any service involving cash, digital currencies like Bitcoin, or prizes with real-world value must now obtain written approval from Meta before launching […]
UK Gambling Survey Faces Watchdog Scrutiny Amid Bias Fears
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 […]
