Stricter deposit limits in the Netherlands have driven down excessive gambling, but new data from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) shows this success may be fueling growth in the unlicensed market. Since the second half of 2024, tighter rules require players to engage with licensed operators before setting deposit limits above €350 per month (€150 […]
Portugal’s Online Gambling Revenue Dips for First Time in Nearly Three Years
Portugal’s online gambling market has hit its first speed bump after nearly three years of uninterrupted growth. Gross revenue fell to €284.7 million in Q1 2025, a 12% slide from the record-setting €323 million posted in Q4 2024. Despite the dip, revenue was still 9.1% higher than the same quarter last year. The decline snaps […]
Meta’s Double Standard: Why Gambling Harm Ads Face More Scrutiny Than Gambling Promotions
A new report by the Open Rights Group (ORG) has criticised Meta for placing tougher restrictions on adverts warning about gambling harm than those promoting gambling products. The UK-based digital rights group highlights what it calls a troubling imbalance in Facebook and Instagram’s ad transparency policies. More Rules for Warnings Than for Gambling Itself According […]
Aristocrat Lands Exclusive Deal for MONOPOLY Slot Games as Rivalry with Light & Wonder Heats Up
Aristocrat Gaming has secured exclusive rights to develop land-based MONOPOLY-themed slot machines, marking a major shift in the casino gaming landscape. The licensing deal with Hasbro follows a competitive bidding process, with new titles set to debut globally in early 2026. Craig Toner, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming, called the partnership a “proud milestone,” highlighting the […]
Apollo Finalizes $6.3B Deal to Merge IGT Gaming & Everi, Creating Industry Giant
Apollo Global Management has completed its $6.3 billion all-cash acquisition of Everi Holdings and International Game Technology’s (IGT) Gaming & Digital division, forming a powerhouse in the global gaming and fintech space. The newly combined company, headquartered in Las Vegas, will operate under the IGT name, while retaining the Everi brand in specific markets. Deal […]
Play’n GO Unearths New Thrills with Tomb of Gold II Slot Release
Play’n GO is diving back into Ancient Egypt with Tomb of Gold II, the follow-up to its hit slot game. Featuring treasure-laden visuals and a powerful mix of features, this sequel ramps up the action while staying true to the classic Egyptian vibe. Core Gameplay and Mechanics Tomb of Gold II runs on a 6×4 […]
Ontario iGaming Hits Record Highs in May Despite Fewer Active Players
Casino Dominance Fuels Revenue Surge Ontario’s iGaming market shattered records in May, pulling in CA$338 million in gross gaming revenue—its highest monthly total to date. The figure narrowly edged past the previous peak of CA$328.5 million set in January and marked an 8% jump from April. Year-on-year, revenue climbed 40%. Online casino led the charge […]
Thai Casino Bill Sidelined Amid Backlash, Legal Risks, and Coalition Friction
Thailand’s controversial push to legalize integrated casino resorts has hit a wall, as the government bows to intensifying political pressure and public unease. The draft legislation, once slated for top priority in July’s parliamentary session, has been bumped to the bottom of the agenda—possibly a quiet death sentence. Public Pushback Forces a Rethink Deputy Transport […]
Kenya Slashes Betting Tax, Sparks Debate Over Gambling Growth
Tax on Bets Cut to 5% in Major Policy Shift Kenya’s Parliament has approved a sharp drop in excise duty on betting stakes, lowering it from 15% to 5% under the 2025 Finance Bill. The proposed change, pending President William Ruto’s signature, marks a complete reversal of recent tax hikes that had steadily climbed since […]
Influencers Face AU$2.5M Fines in Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Promotions
Australian regulators are tightening the reins on social media influencers who promote illegal gambling, warning that steep fines await those who break the law. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a direct message: any influencer caught advertising or facilitating access to unlicensed gambling platforms could face civil penalties up to AU$2.5 million. […]
