NextBet has launched its operations in Australia by acquiring Brisbane-based bookmaker CrossBet, marking the first move in a larger plan to shake up the country’s middle-tier betting scene. The deal plants NextBet firmly in the market and signals its intent to grow by snapping up smaller competitors. Founded in 2020, CrossBet made its name with […]
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Sweden Targets Unlicensed Gambling with Tougher Laws: What It Means for Online Casino Players
Sweden is moving to tighten its grip on unlicensed gambling platforms with a fresh set of proposals that would shift how the country enforces its gambling laws. If approved, these changes would force offshore casino sites to actively block Swedish users — not just avoid targeting them. The proposals come from Marcus Isgren, who led […]
Michigan Online Gambling Revenue Hits $312.5m in August, Driven by iGaming Surge
Michigan’s online gambling market kept up its hot streak in August, delivering $312.5m in gross receipts from iGaming and sports betting. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), that’s up nearly 40% compared to last year and 9.8% higher than July. iGaming Leads the Charge Online casino games continued to be the backbone of […]
Ukraine’s New Gambling Licensing Rules: What It Means for Online Casino Players
Ukraine has entered a new phase in its gambling regulation, as the government officially gives PlayCity the green light to issue and verify licenses for operators. While this signals a major policy shift, the move also carries implications for regular online casino players. PlayCity Takes the Reins After replacing the scandal-ridden KRAIL earlier this year, […]
iGaming Drives Record Month for NJ Gambling
New Jersey’s online gambling market broke yet another record in August, with internet casino revenue reaching $248.4 million — a 25.2% jump from the same month last year. This figure edged past July’s previous high and pushed the state’s year-to-date iGaming total to $1.88 billion, up 23.5% compared to 2024. Leading the online charge were […]
Critics Warn New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill Could Trigger Ad Surge and Funding Losses
New Zealand’s Parliament has started oral submissions on the proposed Online Casino Bill, and critics quickly raised alarms about its potential impact. Opponents say the plan to lift the advertising ban would unleash a flood of gambling promotions while also cutting into community funding tied to pokie machine revenue. Fears of Aggressive Marketing Martin Cheer, […]
Ukraine Launches State Monitoring System for Gambling Operators
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new online monitoring system that will track all gambling transactions across the country. The system, announced via Telegram on August 31, will integrate with every licensed operator, including casinos, online platforms, slot halls, bookmakers, and poker rooms. Authorities say the system will record bets, returns, and winnings in […]
Swedish Gambling Market Shows Resilience Despite Minor Regulatory Slip
Sweden’s gambling landscape continues to demonstrate the effectiveness of its regulatory framework, with new data from Spelinspektionen revealing that 85% of all gambling activity in 2024 occurred through properly licensed operators. While this represents a modest decline from the previous year’s 86%, industry experts view the figure as evidence that the country’s licensing system remains […]
Dutch Gaming Authority Tightens Grip on Online Operators with Mandatory Exit Plans
The Netherlands is raising the stakes for online gambling operators with sweeping licensing changes that will force companies to plan their own market departure before they can even stay in the game. Starting January 1, 2026, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) will implement revised licensing requirements that fundamentally reshape how operators prove their worthiness […]
Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Hits Record $6.39B in 2024/25, Fueled by iGaming Surge
Pennsylvania’s gambling industry reached new heights in the 2024/25 fiscal year, generating $6.39 billion in total revenue, according to data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The figure marks a sharp rise from the $5.89 billion reported the year prior and sets a new state record. Revenue was up across nearly every vertical, including […]
