NextBet has launched its operations in Australia by acquiring Brisbane-based bookmaker CrossBet, marking the first move in a larger plan to shake up the country’s middle-tier betting scene. The deal plants NextBet firmly in the market and signals its intent to grow by snapping up smaller competitors. Founded in 2020, CrossBet made its name with […]
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Sweden Targets Unlicensed Gambling with Tougher Laws: What It Means for Online Casino Players
Sweden is moving to tighten its grip on unlicensed gambling platforms with a fresh set of proposals that would shift how the country enforces its gambling laws. If approved, these changes would force offshore casino sites to actively block Swedish users — not just avoid targeting them. The proposals come from Marcus Isgren, who led […]
Gambling Industry Under Fire for Cozy Ties with Aussie Politicians
Australia’s gambling lobby is facing fresh scrutiny after revelations that Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA), which represents major online bookmakers like Sportsbet, Bet365, and PointsBet, holds a paid membership with the Australian Parliament Sports Club. Critics say the move blurs the line between casual networking and political influence — a concern that’s drawing backlash from MPs […]
Michigan Online Gambling Revenue Hits $312.5m in August, Driven by iGaming Surge
Michigan’s online gambling market kept up its hot streak in August, delivering $312.5m in gross receipts from iGaming and sports betting. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), that’s up nearly 40% compared to last year and 9.8% higher than July. iGaming Leads the Charge Online casino games continued to be the backbone of […]
Ukraine’s New Gambling Licensing Rules: What It Means for Online Casino Players
Ukraine has entered a new phase in its gambling regulation, as the government officially gives PlayCity the green light to issue and verify licenses for operators. While this signals a major policy shift, the move also carries implications for regular online casino players. PlayCity Takes the Reins After replacing the scandal-ridden KRAIL earlier this year, […]
iGaming Drives Record Month for NJ Gambling
New Jersey’s online gambling market broke yet another record in August, with internet casino revenue reaching $248.4 million — a 25.2% jump from the same month last year. This figure edged past July’s previous high and pushed the state’s year-to-date iGaming total to $1.88 billion, up 23.5% compared to 2024. Leading the online charge were […]
Most Americans Say Prediction Markets Are Gambling — And Want Them Regulated Like Sportsbooks
Survey shows strong support for state oversight and tighter controls on betting-style platforms A new national survey from the American Gaming Association (AGA) confirms what many players already think: if you’re staking money on the outcome of a game, it’s gambling — no matter what the platform calls it. Prediction markets let users place real-money […]
Hong Kong Legalizes Basketball Betting in Push to Tackle Illegal Wagers
Hong Kong has passed a new law legalizing basketball betting, marking a major shift in the city’s gambling policy. With 77 votes in favor and only two against, the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces a regulated system modeled after football betting laws established in 2003. Under the new framework, the Hong Kong Jockey Club […]
Racing Grinds to a Halt as Industry Rallies Against Proposed Betting Tax Hike
British racing came to a complete standstill on September 10 as the sport launched an historic protest against a government plan to increase taxes on online betting. For the first time in modern history, every scheduled race in the country was cancelled, with participants instead descending on Westminster to oppose what they claim is a […]
Critics Warn New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill Could Trigger Ad Surge and Funding Losses
New Zealand’s Parliament has started oral submissions on the proposed Online Casino Bill, and critics quickly raised alarms about its potential impact. Opponents say the plan to lift the advertising ban would unleash a flood of gambling promotions while also cutting into community funding tied to pokie machine revenue. Fears of Aggressive Marketing Martin Cheer, […]
