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, […]
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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 […]
Most Americans Say Prediction Markets Are Gambling — And Want Them Regulated Like Sportsbooks
Survey shows strong support for state oversight and tighter controls on betting-style platforms A new national survey from the American Gaming Association (AGA) confirms what many players already think: if you’re staking money on the outcome of a game, it’s gambling — no matter what the platform calls it. Prediction markets let users place real-money […]
Hong Kong Legalizes Basketball Betting in Push to Tackle Illegal Wagers
Hong Kong has passed a new law legalizing basketball betting, marking a major shift in the city’s gambling policy. With 77 votes in favor and only two against, the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces a regulated system modeled after football betting laws established in 2003. Under the new framework, the Hong Kong Jockey Club […]
Racing Grinds to a Halt as Industry Rallies Against Proposed Betting Tax Hike
British racing came to a complete standstill on September 10 as the sport launched an historic protest against a government plan to increase taxes on online betting. For the first time in modern history, every scheduled race in the country was cancelled, with participants instead descending on Westminster to oppose what they claim is a […]
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, […]
Flutter Pushes Local Growth as UK Tax Threatens Player Value
Flutter is leaning heavily on acquisitions and its in-house “Flutter Edge” platform to keep players engaged across regulated markets. CEO Dan Taylor told SBC News that buying local operators remains vital where scale is tough to achieve. Combined with the Edge toolkit, which personalises products and streamlines features, Flutter aims to deliver apps that feel […]
Macau Casino Forecasts Climb as Yuan Gains and Golden Week Drive Gambling Surge
Jefferies Lifts 2025 GGR Forecast to MOP248 Billion Jefferies has raised its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for Macau to MOP248 billion (US$31.8 billion), up from MOP237 billion. The new projection puts the investment bank at the upper end of market expectations and ahead of official government estimates. Analysts Anne Ling and Jingjue Pei […]
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 […]
