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 […]
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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, […]
Ontario iGaming Hits $9.25B in October as Online Casino Dominates
Ontario’s online gambling market just shattered another monthly record. Players across the province wagered CAD $9.25 billion in October — the highest since regulation began in April 2022. It’s the third straight month of growth and a 24% jump over last October’s total. For the average online casino or sportsbook user, that translates to more […]
Illegal Online Casinos Dominate EU Market, Draining €20 Billion in Tax Revenue
A damning new report shows that illegal online gambling is now the dominant force across the European Union, swallowing up 71% of the market and costing governments billions in lost tax revenue. The study, commissioned by the European Casino Association (ECA) and conducted by intelligence firm Yield Sec, estimates that in 2024, unlicensed gambling sites […]
Italy’s Online Gambling Reset: Fewer Sites, Stricter Rules, and a Big Shake-Up for Players
As of 7am on November 13, Italy officially flipped the switch on a new, tightly regulated online gambling market. Led by the customs and monopolies agency (ADM), this reset saw 52 fresh licenses activated, marking the end of an era dominated by loosely controlled affiliate networks and outdated oversight. Though the reboot was scheduled for […]
