A 15% tax on player deposits in Brazil has passed the Senate, leaving licensed gambling operators fuming—and illegal sites celebrating. Deposit Tax Branded a “Gift” to Illegal Operators Brazilian senators have approved a controversial 15% tax on deposits made to licensed gambling platforms, part of the broader Antifaction Bill aimed at curbing organised crime. But […]
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Alea Adds 90 Apollo Games Titles to Its Aggregator in Push Toward African Growth
The deal marks another step in Alea’s content expansion strategy, with a focus on reaching emerging iGaming markets. Apollo Games Deal Expands Alea’s Reach Alea has inked a new content agreement with Apollo Games, bringing 90 titles into its aggregation platform. The lineup includes well-known titles like Blood, Blood Revival, Bonus Joker II, Dice 81, […]
Gaming Corps Locks In MrQ Deal to Keep UK Push Rolling
New content partnership adds more titles to player-friendly platform as supplier builds momentum across licensed operators. MrQ Adds Another Supplier to Its Growing Roster Gaming Corps has secured a fresh content agreement with MrQ, bringing a range of its slots and instant-win games to one of the UK’s more unconventional online casino platforms. The deal […]
Estonia Bets on Lower Gambling Tax to Lure Global Operators
Parliament’s approval of a phased tax cut signals a shift in strategy—one aimed at attracting digital-first gaming companies and boosting foreign revenue. Tein Leads Push for a Modernized Market Estonia’s Riigikogu has voted to cut its online gambling tax from 6% to 4% over the next two years, backing a proposal driven by Eesti 200 […]
New York Cracks Down on Dual-Currency Sweepstakes Casinos, Cutting Off Access for Players
Online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks built on dual-currency systems are now banned in New York under Bill S5935A. The law prohibits platforms that let players use one in-game currency for fun while converting another into real cash rewards — a model popular among “social casinos” operating in legal grey zones. For casual players using these […]
Ukraine Cleans Up Lottery Market With New License Tender and Real-Time Oversight
Ukraine is rolling the dice on a fresh start for its lottery sector. After years of murky operations, the country’s gambling regulator, PlayCity, has launched an open competition for state lottery licenses — aiming to bring the entire market out of the shadows. The move, announced on 1 December, introduces strict eligibility rules, digital oversight, […]
Spribe Faces Swedish Regulatory Review After UK Licence Suspension
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has launched a compliance review into Spribe OÜ, Epic88 Ltd, and Gamomat Distribution GmbH. The probe focuses on potential breaches of Section 11:6e of Sweden’s Gambling Act, which bars licensed software providers from working with unlicensed operators. According to Spelinspektionen, the goal is to determine whether these suppliers have illegally manufactured […]
Curaçao Gambling Regulator Under Criminal Investigation
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), the body tasked with overhauling the island’s gambling sector, is now under criminal investigation. What was supposed to be the beginning of a cleaner, more credible gambling regime has quickly turned into a crisis. The Public Prosecutor’s Office is now looking into alleged irregularities inside the regulator itself — a […]
Online Gambling Goes Live in the UAE as Play 971 Launches Under Trial Phase
For the first time, players in the United Arab Emirates can legally place bets online, thanks to the launch of Play 971, the country’s first officially licensed iGaming platform. Backed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the site quietly went live in late November and is currently available in Abu Dhabi and Ras […]
Greentube Expands in Spain Through bet365 Deal, Launches Festive Slot ‘Jingle Jackpots’
Greentube has broadened its reach in Spain thanks to a new deal with global gaming giant bet365. This partnership sees some of Greentube’s best-known titles, including Book of Ra, Lucky Lady’s Charm, and Sizzling Hot, made available to Spanish players on the bet365 platform. The move builds on an existing relationship between the two companies, […]
