Bulgarian players could see gambling brands disappear from even more everyday spaces if lawmakers approve a new attempt to tighten the country’s advertising restrictions. Lawmakers Want Remaining Ad Loopholes Closed Bulgaria is considering another expansion of its gambling advertising rules, with new legislation aimed at promotions that can still reach consumers through branding, sponsorships and […]
Responsible Gambling
NSW Gambling Overhaul Targets Poker Machines, Ads and Player Tracking
New South Wales is preparing a broad gambling shake-up that would tighten self-exclusion rules, cut poker machine numbers and put tougher limits on how operators market to players. Facial Recognition Joins Statewide Self-Exclusion Push The NSW government has unveiled a new Gaming Reform package aimed at reducing gambling harm across hotels, clubs and online betting. […]
Australia Plans One-Stop Opt-Out for Online Gambling Ads
Australia is moving toward a national system that would let consumers shut off wagering ads across online platforms without hunting through the settings of every individual service. One Register Instead of a Settings Hunt The Australian federal government is preparing to introduce a Wagering Advertising Opt-out Register as part of a wider package of gambling […]
Ainsworth Clears Patent Cloud With A$8.5M Aristocrat Deal
Ainsworth Game Technology has paid for certainty in Australia, securing access to Aristocrat’s Hold & Spin patents while also picking up long-term rights to a collection of responsible gambling technologies. A$8.5 Million Buys Some Breathing Room Ainsworth Game Technology has struck a three-and-a-half-year patent licensing agreement with Aristocrat, ending uncertainty around its use of several […]
South African Bookmakers Push to Keep Prediction Markets Outside Legal Gambling
South Africa’s bookmakers want prediction platforms blocked until lawmakers create clear rules covering licenses, consumer safeguards, taxation, and market integrity. Polymarket Wagering Sparks Regulatory Alarm The South African Bookmakers’ Association has urged regulators to keep offshore prediction markets out of the country’s licensed gambling sector. Its call follows reports that more than R700,000 was wagered […]
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 […]
Botswana Gambling Authority Hands CEO Role to Moruntshi Kemorwale
Moruntshi Kemorwale has secured the permanent top job after steering Botswana’s Gambling Authority on an acting basis for 11 months. An Insider Takes the Helm Botswana’s Gambling Authority has appointed Moruntshi Kemorwale as its substantive Chief Executive Officer, ending an 11-month spell in which he held the position on an acting basis. The appointment was […]
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. […]
MPs Demand Answers from Gambling Commission Over Financial Risk Checks
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has given the Gambling Commission until 24 July 2026 to explain how its planned financial risk assessments will work and what they could mean for ordinary bettors. Five Questions Put the Regulator on the Spot Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage has written to Gambling Commission Acting CEO Sarah Gardner […]
