The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, furthering its efforts to establish cooperative frameworks with fellow gambling regulators as Ireland prepares to open its regulated market. Signed on June 25 in Dublin by GRAI CEO Anne Marie Caulfield and Gibraltar Commissioner Andrew…

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Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has introduced a new bill that proposes the creation of a centralized regulatory authority to oversee all forms of gambling and betting activities. This initiative aims to strengthen the country’s gambling framework by establishing the General Directorate of Gaming (DGJA), which will fall under the Ministry of Finance. The bill,…

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The Caribbean island of Nevis has quietly stepped into the global iGaming spotlight with the enactment of its Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance, 2025, passed on April 29. With full regulations set to be finalized by July 1, the jurisdiction is preparing to onboard its first licensees under what some are already calling a potential “gold…

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Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has announced the renewal of its Responsible Gambling Advisory Council, accompanied by the presentation of a new long-term policy initiative, the Safe Gambling Program 2026–2030. The meeting, held on June 19, marked the official start of the council’s new term following the expiration of the previous…

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Italy’s public gaming sector has once again proven its crucial role in the country’s fiscal health, with revenues reaching €2.36 billion in the first four months of 2025. According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), this marks a 1.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting the sector’s continued growth. The…

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Taiwanese gaming equipment supplier Jumbo Technology has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Evolution, alleging that Evolution’s popular Lightning-branded games unlawfully use its patented “dynamic raised odds” feature. This legal battle, filed on May 29, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, claims that Evolution’s games violate US Patent No. 9,646,459, a…

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The Brazilian Senate is accelerating its efforts to legalize land-based gambling, including casinos, bingos, and the “jogo do bicho” (illegal lottery), with a key vote anticipated before the July recess. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre announced that the bill, PL 2,234/2022, which has been in the works for over a decade, is now on the fast…

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In a move to combat illegal online gambling, the Japanese government has formally requested eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents. This request follows a recent bill passed by Japan’s lower house that seeks to strengthen regulations on gambling addiction and curb online casino access. According…

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In a move aimed at reinforcing player safeguards and addressing financial risk, the Swedish Government has submitted a proposal to completely outlaw the use of credit in gambling. This new legislative recommendation seeks to replace the current, limited restrictions in the Swedish Gambling Act with a far more comprehensive ban. Although gambling on credit has…

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Playtech has entered a strategic alliance with Spain-based MGA Industrial to co-develop a new series of land-based slot machines tailored for the Spanish gaming market. This collaboration brings together MGA Industrial’s decades of experience in the local gaming sector and Playtech’s extensive global technology capabilities. The newly announced partnership will lead to the rollout of…

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Several Swedish influencers have stopped promoting unlicensed online gambling following a regulatory review by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). The decision to halt these activities comes after the Authority intervened as part of its broader initiative to reduce illegal gambling promotions on digital platforms, particularly those targeting local audiences. The influencers had been streaming content…

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The Romanian government is on the verge of dismantling the National Gambling Office (ONJN), the country’s central regulatory authority for gambling activities. This decision follows months of political pressure, growing public dissatisfaction, and an audit revealing that Romania lost nearly €1 billion in gambling tax revenue due to the ONJN’s regulatory shortcomings. The government’s move…

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Italy has decided to delay its sweeping overhaul of land-based gambling regulations. Originally set to take effect by December 2025, the reform package now has a new deadline: August 2026. This change follows pressure from regional authorities, as well as a formal appeal led by MP Mariangela Matera of the Fratelli d’Italia party, who argued…

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Elon Musk’s social media company X has formalized a partnership with Polymarket, designating the blockchain-based platform as its official prediction market partner. The collaboration comes just weeks after a previously announced partnership between Musk’s AI company xAI and prediction market Kalshi was abruptly withdrawn. X CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed the collaboration, stating, “We are pleased…

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On June 3, 2025, Crypto.com’s derivatives division filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in the U.S. District Court for Nevada. The complaint centers on the regulator’s decision to block the company from offering derivative contracts tied to sporting events. According to Crypto.com, the NGCB’s actions were based on a “mistaken premise”…

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