Lawmakers Fast-Track Bill to Crack Down on Overseas Casino Sites Japan is preparing sweeping legislative action to clamp down on the rampant use of illegal online gambling platforms, as data reveals billions of yen flowing to overseas betting sites each year. A new bill targeting online casinos is expected to be submitted to parliament this […]
Flutter Secures Majority Stake in Brazil’s Betnacional Operator NSX with $350M Deal
Flutter Entertainment has completed its acquisition of a 56% stake in NSX Group, the Brazilian operator behind the fast-growing Betnacional brand. The agreement, first announced in September 2024, includes a cash payment of R$1.961 billion (approximately US$350 million) and the integration of Flutter’s existing Betfair Brazil operation into the newly merged business, now branded Flutter […]
Swintt Launches Max the Winner Multi: A Woodland Spin with a Climbing Multiplier
Swintt is back with a new slot that brings a familiar face out of hibernation. Max the Winner Multi sees the return of Max the Squirrel, this time in a 3×3, high-volatility video slot packed with springtime charm and a single standout feature — a growing multiplier that rewards players for enduring dry spells. Simple […]
MGCB Targets 18 Illegal Gambling Sites in Expanding Crackdown
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ramped up its efforts to shut down unauthorized gambling sites, issuing cease-and-desist letters to 18 unlicensed operators targeting residents in the state. This latest action highlights the agency’s growing push to protect players and maintain the integrity of the state’s legal gambling market. A Widening Net of Enforcement […]
3 Oaks Gaming Fires Up May with 3 Super Hot Chillies Slot
3 Oaks Gaming has launched 3 Super Hot Chillies, a new slot that turns up the heat with vibrant visuals and layered bonus features. The release builds on the studio’s Hold & Win foundation, mixing in chilli-fuelled twists and a distinctly Mexican party vibe. Set across a 5×3 grid with 25 paylines, the game is […]
UK Gambling Commission Report Reveals Harsh Realities of Gambling Harm
The UK Gambling Commission has released a new qualitative research report offering an unfiltered look at the lived experiences of those harmed by gambling. Based on 25 in-depth interviews, the study exposes how gambling-related harm often develops gradually—intertwining financial strain, broken relationships, and deteriorating mental health. Commissioned by the Gambling Commission and carried out by […]
Alberta Moves Closer to Regulated Sports Betting with Passage of Bill 48
Alberta has taken a major step toward launching a regulated online sports betting and casino market. On May 8, the province’s legislature passed Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—through its final reading, paving the way for a competitive online gambling environment modeled after Ontario’s successful rollout in 2022. The bill now awaits Royal […]
Botswana Grants Bookmaker Licenses, Urges AI Use for Safer Gambling
New Operators, New Rules: Botswana’s Betting Market Expands Botswana’s Gambling Authority (GA) has issued ten new bookmaker licenses as part of a plan to grow and tighten control over the country’s betting industry. Six licensees are already up and running, one has dropped out, and three more are preparing to launch. The move was announced […]
Digital Drive Fuels Gambling Market Growth in France and the Philippines
Two of the world’s gambling markets are riding a digital wave in 2025. France and the Philippines have both posted strong growth figures, fuelled largely by online segments. From e-games in Southeast Asia to a surging youth-driven sports betting market in Europe, digital channels are redefining gambling revenues worldwide. France Sees Online Surge as Youth […]
Flutter Swings to $335M Profit in Q1 as US iGaming Soars 32%
FanDuel Surge Powers Flutter’s Q1 Comeback Flutter Entertainment kicked off 2025 with a sharp profit rebound, posting $335 million in net income for Q1—an emphatic reversal from its $177 million loss in the same period last year. The bounce was powered by strong momentum in the US, where iGaming revenue climbed 32% to $472 million […]
