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 […]
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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 […]
Illinois Bettors Now Paying the Price for State’s Tax Overhaul as Caesars Adds Per-Bet Fee
Starting September 1, Illinois sports bettors using Caesars Sportsbook will see a new 25-cent charge added to every online wager — a direct response to the state’s escalating tax burden on gambling operators. The move highlights a growing trend: as Illinois ramps up taxation on sportsbooks, the cost is being quietly shifted to players. A […]
Romania Blocks 30 Gambling Sites in Major Crackdown on Unlicensed Operators
Romania’s gambling regulator, ONJN, has blacklisted 30 gambling websites after finding they were operating without local licences. Internet providers now have 15 days to block access, redirecting visitors to an official ONJN page confirming the ban. The move is more than just shutting down a handful of rogue platforms. It’s a signal that enforcement in […]
DraftKings Drops Credit Card Deposits Nationwide Amid Regulatory Crackdown
DraftKings will no longer accept credit cards for deposits on its sportsbook and online casino platforms across the U.S., effective August 25. The company says the move is designed to protect users from financial pitfalls like high-interest rates and cash advance fees, while promoting safer ways to fund accounts. Customers will still be able to […]
India Moves to Ban All Real-Money Online Games Under New Bill
In a sweeping move, the Indian government has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which effectively seeks to outlaw all real-money gaming platforms—whether based on skill, chance, or both. The bill passed swiftly through the Lok Sabha, signaling a complete reversal from the more lenient regulatory stance adopted just two years […]
Online Gambling Operators in the Philippines Shift to Encrypted Apps as Senate Eyes Tighter Controls
Online gambling firms in the Philippines are adopting new tactics to stay accessible despite recent regulatory crackdowns. According to The Philippine Star, operators are migrating from e-wallet integrations to encrypted messaging apps and e-commerce platforms to reach users. This pivot follows an order from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), requiring digital wallet services like […]
Illegal Gambling Still Grips Nearly a Third of U.S. Market, AGA Warns
Despite the rapid growth of legal sports betting and online gaming, a new report from the American Gaming Association (AGA) finds that nearly one-third of all gambling in the U.S. still happens outside the law. Americans are funneling an estimated $673.6 billion a year into unregulated gambling, costing states billions in lost tax revenue and […]
