Japan is stepping up its fight against illegal online gambling by urging eight jurisdictions to block access to casino sites targeting Japanese users. The move follows a wave of high-profile arrests involving celebrities and athletes, and mounting concerns over the massive scale of the country’s illicit online betting market. The request, made via diplomatic channels, […]
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Sweden Moves to Ban All Gambling on Credit by 2026
Sweden is tightening its stance on gambling funded by borrowed money, aiming to outlaw the use of credit across the entire regulated sector. A new legislative proposal seeks to close loopholes in the current law and stop both direct and indirect access to credit for gambling. Under the proposed changes, all licensed operators and their […]
Betfair to Axe UK and Irish Affiliate Programme Amid Regulatory Squeeze
Betfair will shut down its affiliate marketing operations in the UK and Ireland from July 1, 2025. The move will see all partner links, promotions, and affiliate-driven traffic removed from Betfair.com. The company says the decision stems from mounting regulatory pressures and escalating compliance costs in its home markets. A Sign of the Times What […]
Century Entertainment Eyes Philippines iGaming Push with New Joint Venture
Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed gaming operator with a presence in Cambodia, has set its sights on the Philippines as its next frontier. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a PAGCOR-licensed service provider to develop and market an existing online gaming platform. Structure and Strategy The deal sets […]
Vegas Downturn Fuels Online Casino Boom
Las Vegas might be feeling the heat, but for online casinos, the current slump in U.S. tourism is lighting a fire under digital growth. The sharp decline in foot traffic on the Strip—and across America’s traditional casino cities—is pushing more gamblers online, where convenience, accessibility, and tech-forward gameplay are winning over both casual players and […]
New York Sportsbooks Smash Revenue Record with $248.9M in May
New York’s mobile sportsbooks posted their strongest month to date in May 2025, pulling in $248.9 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR), a new high that edges past the previous record of $247 million set in January. The milestone came despite a slight dip in handle, which dropped from $2.48 billion in January to $2.21 […]
Dutch Gambling Reforms Stalled as Government Collapses, Future Hangs on Election Outcome
The Netherlands’ path toward tighter gambling regulations has hit a major roadblock after the country’s coalition government collapsed. The political rupture was triggered when Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right PVV, stormed out of an emergency meeting and pulled support for the ruling coalition. His departure stemmed from a dispute over immigration policy, which the […]
bet365 and Incentive Games Launch £50,000 Club World Cup Predictor Game
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 […]
