DigiPlus has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in South Africa, giving the Philippine operator a live route into Africa’s biggest online gaming market. Western Cape Opens the Door DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has received approval to begin operating in South Africa through licenses issued by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. The package includes a […]
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UK Betting Sector Sounds Alarm Over Financial Checks
A new poll has handed the Betting and Gaming Council fresh ammunition in the UK affordability row, with most bettors saying they will not hand over bank statements or payslips to keep gambling. UK Punters Reject More Paperwork The Betting and Gaming Council has stepped up its criticism of proposed financial risk checks in the […]
Virgin Bet Picks South Africa for First Move Beyond the UK
LiveScore Group has taken Virgin Bet into South Africa, giving the brand its first overseas launch and putting it in one of Africa’s busiest regulated betting markets. Why South Africa Was the Logical Next Step Virgin Bet has officially gone live in South Africa, marking the first time the brand has launched outside the United […]
Sweden Taps Peter Knutsson to Lead Gambling Regulator in Player Protection Push
Sweden has handed Spelinspektionen to a consumer-focused legal veteran, a move that points to tougher attention on advertising, safety, and how well the market actually protects everyday players. A New Face at the Top The Swedish government has appointed Peter Knutsson as director general of Spelinspektionen, the country’s gambling regulator, for a six-year term beginning […]
Kentucky Bets on Bigger Changes as Two Gambling Bills Head for the Senate
Kentucky lawmakers are not tiptoeing around gambling anymore, and the next round of changes could hit bettors, sportsbooks, fantasy operators, and racetracks all at once. House Sends Two Gambling Bills Into the Late-Session Scramble The Kentucky House has approved House Bill 904 and House Bill 604, with both clearing the chamber by 79-15 votes and […]
Virginia Online Casino Push Stalls as Lawmakers Fail to Bridge Bill Gap
Virginia’s online casino effort is off the table for 2026 after lawmakers ran out of road in conference, even as several other gambling measures kept moving. Conference Talks Run Aground Virginia lawmakers failed to bring House Bill 161 and Senate Bill 118 into line before the General Assembly session closed, ending this year’s attempt to […]
Soft2Bet Sets Sights on Alberta as Canada’s Next iGaming Prize
Soft2Bet is lining up for Alberta’s regulated online gaming launch, hoping to bring its ToonieBet playbook west if the province opens the door. Alberta Is Becoming the Table Everyone Wants a Seat At Soft2Bet has confirmed it is looking at Alberta as its next Canadian growth market, with plans to enter once the province’s regulated […]
Maryland Gives Online Casino Legalization Another Look
A fresh iGaming bill has reopened the fight in Maryland, with lawmakers split over new tax revenue, casino jobs, and gambling harm. Budget Pressure Drives New Push Maryland lawmakers are back to debating online casinos, and the timing is no accident. Ron Watson’s Senate Bill 885 would legalize online casino games and online bingo under […]
Lula Floats Brazil Online Casino Ban After Backing Market Reform
Brazil’s president has turned against a market his own government helped open, putting fresh political risk over one of the world’s fastest-growing regulated gambling sectors. Lula links online gambling to family debt Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for action against online casino games, saying they are draining household budgets and hurting […]
SkyCity Online Casino Hit With Class Action Over New Zealand Legality Claims
A new class action is taking aim at SkyCity’s Malta-run online casino, putting years of player losses and a legal gray area in New Zealand squarely in the spotlight. Lawsuit Puts SkyCity’s Offshore Model on the Spot SkyCity Entertainment Group is facing class-action proceedings challenging whether its online casino setup is lawful for New Zealand […]
