Las Vegas might be feeling the heat, but for online casinos, the current slump in U.S. tourism is lighting a fire under digital growth. The sharp decline in foot traffic on the Strip—and across America’s traditional casino cities—is pushing more gamblers online, where convenience, accessibility, and tech-forward gameplay are winning over both casual players and […]
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New York Sportsbooks Smash Revenue Record with $248.9M in May
New York’s mobile sportsbooks posted their strongest month to date in May 2025, pulling in $248.9 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR), a new high that edges past the previous record of $247 million set in January. The milestone came despite a slight dip in handle, which dropped from $2.48 billion in January to $2.21 […]
Dutch Gambling Reforms Stalled as Government Collapses, Future Hangs on Election Outcome
The Netherlands’ path toward tighter gambling regulations has hit a major roadblock after the country’s coalition government collapsed. The political rupture was triggered when Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right PVV, stormed out of an emergency meeting and pulled support for the ruling coalition. His departure stemmed from a dispute over immigration policy, which the […]
bet365 and Incentive Games Launch £50,000 Club World Cup Predictor Game
bet365 has teamed up with Incentive Games to unveil a new free-to-play Tournament Predictor just in time for this summer’s expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The game is designed to ramp up fan engagement by letting users predict match outcomes for every fixture in the tournament. Available in nearly 100 countries, the Predictor rewards players […]
BAGO Warns of Alarming Rise in Illegal Gambling Among Young Belgians
A new study by the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) reveals that around 25% of gamblers in Belgium are turning to unlicensed online platforms. These illegal sites operate beyond the reach of national regulation, drawing users away from the legal market and stripping them of essential protections. The findings raise concerns not just […]
OLG Rolls Out Canada’s First Accessible Slot Game
Red Panda Tails of Wealth Aims to Break Down Barriers in Gaming The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has launched Red Panda Tails of Wealth, the first slot game in Canada designed specifically with accessibility in mind. This new release is intended to open the doors to casino gaming for millions of players living […]
Meta Tightens Gambling Ad Policies Globally, Streamlines Approval for Indian Gaming Operators
Meta’s New Rules Demand Pre-Approval for Gambling Ads Meta has rolled out stricter global policies for advertising gambling and real-money gaming (RMG), directly impacting how operators market to users in India. Advertisers promoting any service involving cash, digital currencies like Bitcoin, or prizes with real-world value must now obtain written approval from Meta before launching […]
Ireland’s Gambling Regulator Pushes Back on 2026 Licensing Delay Reports
GRAI Sticks to Late 2025 Target for Licensing Launch Reports hinting at a delay in Ireland’s new gambling licensing regime until mid-2026 don’t tell the full story, according to the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). While The Journal cited a parliamentary exchange suggesting that the licensing system wouldn’t be in place until 2026, the […]
Merkur Gaming Returns to Nevada After 20-Year Hiatus with Gaming Arts Acquisition in Sight
Merkur Gaming Secures Nevada License, Signals Major U.S. Comeback Merkur Gaming US, the American division of Germany’s Merkur Group, has officially received a license from the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. This approval marks Merkur’s reentry into one of the world’s most competitive gambling markets after more than […]
TaDa Gaming Joins Relax Gaming’s Powered By Programme to Expand Global Reach
Relax Gaming Adds TaDa Gaming to Its Aggregation Network Relax Gaming has expanded its Powered By Relax programme through a new content partnership with TaDa Gaming, bringing the studio’s diverse portfolio to a wider network of operators. TaDa Gaming’s titles will now be distributed via Relax’s aggregation platform, including slots, crash games, table games, bingo, […]
