Ukraine is rolling the dice on a fresh start for its lottery sector. After years of murky operations, the country’s gambling regulator, PlayCity, has launched an open competition for state lottery licenses — aiming to bring the entire market out of the shadows. The move, announced on 1 December, introduces strict eligibility rules, digital oversight, […]
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Spribe Faces Swedish Regulatory Review After UK Licence Suspension
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has launched a compliance review into Spribe OÜ, Epic88 Ltd, and Gamomat Distribution GmbH. The probe focuses on potential breaches of Section 11:6e of Sweden’s Gambling Act, which bars licensed software providers from working with unlicensed operators. According to Spelinspektionen, the goal is to determine whether these suppliers have illegally manufactured […]
Curaçao Gambling Regulator Under Criminal Investigation
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), the body tasked with overhauling the island’s gambling sector, is now under criminal investigation. What was supposed to be the beginning of a cleaner, more credible gambling regime has quickly turned into a crisis. The Public Prosecutor’s Office is now looking into alleged irregularities inside the regulator itself — a […]
Online Gambling Goes Live in the UAE as Play 971 Launches Under Trial Phase
For the first time, players in the United Arab Emirates can legally place bets online, thanks to the launch of Play 971, the country’s first officially licensed iGaming platform. Backed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the site quietly went live in late November and is currently available in Abu Dhabi and Ras […]
Greentube Expands in Spain Through bet365 Deal, Launches Festive Slot ‘Jingle Jackpots’
Greentube has broadened its reach in Spain thanks to a new deal with global gaming giant bet365. This partnership sees some of Greentube’s best-known titles, including Book of Ra, Lucky Lady’s Charm, and Sizzling Hot, made available to Spanish players on the bet365 platform. The move builds on an existing relationship between the two companies, […]
Ontario iGaming Hits $9.25B in October as Online Casino Dominates
Ontario’s online gambling market just shattered another monthly record. Players across the province wagered CAD $9.25 billion in October — the highest since regulation began in April 2022. It’s the third straight month of growth and a 24% jump over last October’s total. For the average online casino or sportsbook user, that translates to more […]
Illegal Online Casinos Dominate EU Market, Draining €20 Billion in Tax Revenue
A damning new report shows that illegal online gambling is now the dominant force across the European Union, swallowing up 71% of the market and costing governments billions in lost tax revenue. The study, commissioned by the European Casino Association (ECA) and conducted by intelligence firm Yield Sec, estimates that in 2024, unlicensed gambling sites […]
Italy’s Online Gambling Reset: Fewer Sites, Stricter Rules, and a Big Shake-Up for Players
As of 7am on November 13, Italy officially flipped the switch on a new, tightly regulated online gambling market. Led by the customs and monopolies agency (ADM), this reset saw 52 fresh licenses activated, marking the end of an era dominated by loosely controlled affiliate networks and outdated oversight. Though the reboot was scheduled for […]
Evolution’s Red Baron Crash Game Set for Takeoff with 20,000x Multiplier and WWI-Themed Thrills
Evolution Gaming is ready to launch Red Baron, its latest crash game promising fast-paced action, social features, and sky-high multipliers. Inspired by the infamous WWI flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, the game brings aviation-themed visuals and high volatility gameplay to a genre that continues to grow in popularity. For fans of Evolution’s previous titles like […]
Sweden’s Q3 Gambling Growth Driven by Online Sector as Casino Ban Looms
Sweden’s gambling market posted a modest year-on-year revenue increase in Q3 2025, with licensed operators pulling in between SEK6.7 billion and SEK6.71 billion. While that’s only a 0.5% bump from the same period last year, it masks a sharper 4.4% drop from Q2’s SEK7.02 billion. The numbers point to one clear trend: online gambling is […]
