Spinners, Screamers & Seven-Figure Dreams: This Week’s Fresh Slot Drops Roasted
Freshest slot releases: Play’n GO’s Dante-inspired epic, Nolimit City’s Bangkok bruiser, Yggdrasil’s creepy carousel, BGaming’s sequel & more
Pavilion Payments Acquires CasinoSoft
Pavilion Payments acquires CasinoSoft, merging payment systems with compliance automation to boost security and streamline casino.
Philippine PAGCOR & ASC to Pre‑Screen Gambling Ads
PAGCOR and ASC sign MOU requiring all gambling ads in the Philippines to be pre‑screened—air, online, outdoor—by Aug 15 for consumer safety.
Evolution Launches First Live Casino Studio in São Paulo, Brazil
Evolution opens its first Brazilian live casino studio in São Paulo, featuring bespoke blackjack games in Portuguese for local operators.
Italy’s Sports Decree Signals Betting Ad Reforms
Italy’s Sports Decree allocates €64.5m for Olympic prep and may open the door to relaxing gambling ad ban before September review.
Evolution Signs Exclusive Deal with Hasbro to Live Casino Games
Evolution secures exclusive rights to develop Monopoly and Hasbro-branded live casino and slot games starting 2026.
MGA and MFSA Sign MoU to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight
Malta’s MGA and MFSA sign a new MoU to enhance enforcement collaboration, training initiatives, and regulatory information sharing.
DGOJ renews advisory council & unveils Safe Gambling Program
Spain’s gambling regulator renews advisory body and drafts Safe Gambling Program 2026–2030, focusing on player protection.
Google Opens Brazil Play Store to Licensed Casino
Google now allows SPA-licensed casino and betting apps in Brazil on Play Store and Google Ads, expanding regulated gambling access.
Louisiana Set to Raise Online Sports Betting Tax to 21.5%
Louisiana Senate passes HB 639 to raise online sports betting tax from 15% to 21.5%. 25% of new revenue funds NCAA Div I SPORT Fund.
Andrea Pirlo Hosts Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 at San Siro
AC Milan legend Andrea Pirlo presents the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 at San Siro, celebrating top affiliate marketers.
Isle of Man Affirms Commitment to Reputable iGaming
The Isle of Man backs the National Risk Appetite Statement to safeguard iGaming and welcome reputable businesses.
Kenya Bans Celebrities from Gambling Ads
Kenya's BCLB bans celebrities and influencers from gambling ads to protect minors and curb addiction. New guidelines and ad approvals.
Spinocchio Gains Romanian Class II Licence
iGaming newcomer Spinocchio secures a Romanian Class II software licence, unlocking EU casino markets through Szilaghi Consulting support.
India's Supreme Court Hears Online Gaming Tax Dispute
India’s Supreme Court reviews arguments on GST for online skill games as operators contest a ₹2.5 lakh crore tax liability.
TGP Europe Exits UK Market After £3.3M Fine
TGP Europe exits UK market after regulatory failures and a £3.3M fine, ending ties with multiple Premier League club sponsors.
Indonesian Police Bust $32M Gambling Money Laundering Scheme
Indonesian police uncover Rp530bn money-laundering network tied to online gambling, freezing assets and seizing accounts at multiple banks.
Sportingtech Migrates to Nutanix with Continent 8
Sportingtech partners with Continent 8 to migrate from VMware to Nutanix, avoiding rising costs, improving efficiency.
Isle of Man FIU Warns Online Gambling Industry
Isle of Man FIU report highlights how online gambling is misused for money laundering and offers industry how to mitigate financial risks.
Alabama Lawsuit Alleges Stake.us Operates Illegal
Stake.us faces a class-action lawsuit in Alabama, accused of running illegal online gambling under the guise of sweepstakes.
PM Shinawatra Champions Legalization of Gambling
PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra urges support for Thailand's casino bill, highlighting potential for $8.4B revenue, job creation, and tourism boost.
Ontario is Among North America’s Top Gambling Jurisdictions
Ontario’s regulated online gambling market ranks near top in North America, driven by record casino revenues, operator and robust regulation.
Darts Star Andy Jenkins Banned 11 Years for Match-Fixing
Andy Jenkins receives an 11-year darts ban and £17,580 fine for match-fixing 12 games, signaling a crackdown on sports integrity breaches.
Sega Sammy Finalizes €125M Acquisition of Stakelogic
Sega Sammy completes €125M Stakelogic deal after legal battle, boosting its global iGaming footprint and digital gaming ambitions.