North Macedonia’s new gambling law creates a state-run online monopoly while tightening rules for betting shops, casinos, advertising and social-media giveaways. Private Operators Are Shut Out North Macedonia has ended private control of licensed online gambling. The new Law on Games of Chance and Entertainment Games took effect on 14 July 2026 after being adopted […]
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Greentube Enters Alberta as Regulated iGaming Market Opens
Greentube has launched a selection of online slots in Alberta, expanding its Canadian presence as the province welcomes private iGaming operators. Greentube Goes Live on Opening Day Greentube entered Alberta’s regulated commercial iGaming market on July 13, the first day private operators were allowed to offer online casino and sports betting products in the province. […]
Yggdrasil Enters US iGaming Through Caesars Deal
The supplier’s US debut brings Valley of the Gods to Caesars players in Michigan and New Jersey, with more titles planned. Caesars Offers a Three-Brand Launch Yggdrasil has entered the regulated US online casino market through a content deal with Caesars Entertainment. Its games are launching on Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino […]
New Zealand Opens Online Casino License Race, but Players Must Wait
New Zealand has started vetting online casino operators, though the fully licensed market is not expected to arrive until 2027. First Step Is Vetting, Not a Casino Launch New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has opened the expression-of-interest stage for companies seeking an online casino license. Submissions opened on July 17 and close on August […]
UK Gambling Stays Steady in 2025, but Player Risks Remain
The latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain shows stable participation, while younger players, online products and household pressures remain key concerns. Nearly Half of Adults Gambled Around 47% of adults in Great Britain gambled during a four-week period in 2025, according to the Gambling Commission’s latest annual survey. About 59% had gambled at least once […]
Pennsylvania’s Online Casino Boom Is Colliding With a Bonus Reckoning
Pennsylvania‘s iGaming market has never had more money flowing through it — and that’s exactly the problem for players hunting a good deal. After a 2025 that closed out at roughly $3.46 billion in online casino revenue, the state has kept smashing its own records through 2026, with monthly hauls repeatedly topping $300 million and […]
Germany Raises Online Slot Stake Cap to €5 Under New Tiered Rules
German players can now stake more on licensed online slots, although the €5 ceiling is reserved for older customers who meet a 90-day eligibility requirement. New Limits Depend on Age and Account History Germany has replaced its flat €1 online slot stake cap with a tiered system that came into force on July 1, 2026. […]
Alberta Eyes C$76 Million From New iGaming Market
Alberta’s online casino and sports betting shake-up is set to give players more legal options while sending fresh revenue into provincial coffers. Private Operators Get The Green Light Alberta will open its regulated online gambling market on July 13, giving private operators a legal route into the province for the first time. The new system […]
South Africa’s Gambling Law Shake-Up Puts Online Casinos on Notice
South Africa is moving to tighten gambling oversight, with a new bill, tougher advertising rules, and a proposed online gambling tax all aimed at a market that has raced ahead of the rulebook. Cabinet Bill Moves into View South Africa’s government is not legalising online casinos with a wink and a shrug. Trade, Industry and […]
Austria Moves to Break Open Its Online Gambling Market
Austria’s long-running online casino monopoly is finally facing a real shake-up, with a new licensing system planned after years of stalled reform. The Monopoly Finally Cracks Austria’s coalition government has agreed on a new gambling law draft that would open the online gambling market to multiple licensed operators. The ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS coalition called […]
