Nigeria’s president has made it clear that a federal takeover of gaming regulation is a non-starter, putting the brakes on legislation that would have reshaped the country’s lottery and betting market. President Says Central Gaming Bill Is Dead on Arrival President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly ruled out giving presidential assent to Nigeria’s Central Gaming […]
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Relax Gaming hits 25th Dream Drop Mega Jackpot as player bags nearly €2m
A €2.80 spin on Cluster Tumble Dream Drop delivered Relax Gaming’s 25th Mega Jackpot win, paying out just shy of €2m. Mega Jackpot lands on Cluster Tumble Dream Drop Relax Gaming has confirmed its Dream Drop network has produced a 25th Mega Jackpot winner after a player scooped €1,996,043.95 from a €2.80 bet. The hit […]
Thunderkick Bolsters Ontario Reach with PointsBet Casino Deal
Thunderkick has struck a new content deal with PointsBet in Ontario, landing its popular slot titles on the operator’s online casino platform. The move strengthens the studio’s Canadian footprint as it continues a calculated push into North America. Carefully Placed Bet on Ontario It’s been 18 months since Thunderkick entered the Canadian market, and Ontario […]
Brazil’s New Gambling Tax Sparks Uproar Over Illegal Market Surge
A 15% tax on player deposits in Brazil has passed the Senate, leaving licensed gambling operators fuming—and illegal sites celebrating. Deposit Tax Branded a “Gift” to Illegal Operators Brazilian senators have approved a controversial 15% tax on deposits made to licensed gambling platforms, part of the broader Antifaction Bill aimed at curbing organised crime. But […]
Alea Adds 90 Apollo Games Titles to Its Aggregator in Push Toward African Growth
The deal marks another step in Alea’s content expansion strategy, with a focus on reaching emerging iGaming markets. Apollo Games Deal Expands Alea’s Reach Alea has inked a new content agreement with Apollo Games, bringing 90 titles into its aggregation platform. The lineup includes well-known titles like Blood, Blood Revival, Bonus Joker II, Dice 81, […]
Gaming Corps Locks In MrQ Deal to Keep UK Push Rolling
New content partnership adds more titles to player-friendly platform as supplier builds momentum across licensed operators. MrQ Adds Another Supplier to Its Growing Roster Gaming Corps has secured a fresh content agreement with MrQ, bringing a range of its slots and instant-win games to one of the UK’s more unconventional online casino platforms. The deal […]
Estonia Bets on Lower Gambling Tax to Lure Global Operators
Parliament’s approval of a phased tax cut signals a shift in strategy—one aimed at attracting digital-first gaming companies and boosting foreign revenue. Tein Leads Push for a Modernized Market Estonia’s Riigikogu has voted to cut its online gambling tax from 6% to 4% over the next two years, backing a proposal driven by Eesti 200 […]
New York Cracks Down on Dual-Currency Sweepstakes Casinos, Cutting Off Access for Players
Online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks built on dual-currency systems are now banned in New York under Bill S5935A. The law prohibits platforms that let players use one in-game currency for fun while converting another into real cash rewards — a model popular among “social casinos” operating in legal grey zones. For casual players using these […]
Ukraine Cleans Up Lottery Market With New License Tender and Real-Time Oversight
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, […]
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 […]
