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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released its latest dataset covering operator activity between March 2020 and June 2025, with a particular focus on the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year. The figures reveal contrasting trends across gambling verticals, with strong gains in online slots offsetting declines in sports betting and poker. Online Sector Sees…

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Entain plc reported higher-than-expected results for the first half of 2025, with total group net gaming revenue (NGR) including its 50% share of BetMGM rising 7% year-on-year, or 10% on a constant currency basis. The group’s NGR excluding BetMGM increased 3% (6% cc) to £2.63 billion, marking the first time Entain has provided separate figures…

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The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) is reviewing plans for a General Tax Amnesty program alongside new regulations targeting the online gambling industry, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. Speaking during the 2025 EJAP Economic Forum in Manila, Recto explained that while no fresh tax proposals have been introduced, several refined fiscal measures are awaiting…

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Malta-based iGaming content provider BGaming has reached another milestone in its European growth strategy after obtaining approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). The newly issued B2B license enables the company to deliver its certified games to licensed operators in Sweden for the first time. With this regulatory clearance, Swedish casino players will soon be…

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Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has released a detailed regulatory framework establishing the legal, financial, and technical requirements for authorising technology operators in the raffle sector. The resolution, drafted in coordination with the National Council for Games of Luck and Chance (CNJSA), aims to formalise the systematised operation of raffles, improve oversight, and ensure stability in…

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On August 6, 2025, Chile’s Senate Finance Committee approved the bill aimed at regulating online gambling platforms, a key step in reshaping the country’s gambling sector. The bill, which had been introduced with broad objectives in mind, was passed with unanimous support. It now moves to the next stage of the legislative process, where it…

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Amusnet has deepened its foothold in Italy’s iGaming sector with the successful conclusion of its Royal Coins Saga tournament, which ran throughout July. The campaign was hosted in partnership with more than 20 local operators and distributed a total prize pool of €20,000. The event not only saw notable traction among players but also demonstrated…

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Over 50 sports organizations in New Zealand have united in a growing opposition to the government’s Online Casino Gambling Bill, warning that it could spell disaster for community sport funding across the country. The bill, introduced by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden in June, aims to regulate offshore online casino gambling by licensing up…

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Spain’s online gambling market expanded rapidly in 2024, with official government data showing a 21.63% increase in the number of active online gamblers. The surge has been closely linked to the reintroduction of welcome bonuses—promotional offers used to attract new customers—which had been banned until April 2024 under Royal Decree 958/2020. The Report on Gambling…

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Coinbase is preparing to transform its flagship trading platform into an “everything exchange,” aiming to offer U.S. users more than just cryptocurrencies. Over the coming months, the platform will begin rolling out tokenized stocks, derivatives, real-world assets, early-stage token sales, and prediction markets. These features are expected to arrive first in the United States, followed…

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As debates heat up over the legal status and regulation of sweepstakes casinos, a newly released study by the American Gaming Association (AGA) shows that users of these platforms overwhelmingly recognize their activity for what it is: gambling. The survey, conducted online between June 11 and June 24, 2025, sheds light on user behavior and…

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A new online casino venture is set to enter the regulated Greek market following the joint licensing success of SkillOnNet and Regency Entertainment. The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has granted the partnership a Type 2 online gambling licence, enabling the upcoming launch of Regency Casino Online, a digital platform that merges gaming innovation with seasoned land-based…

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The Philippine government is currently considering significant regulatory changes for its online gambling sector, including increasing license fees and implementing stricter oversight measures. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has proposed raising the license fee on online gambling operators to as high as 40%, signaling a shift in the government’s approach to managing the sector. Proposal for…

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Italy’s online gambling market is undergoing a major restructuring, with its regulatory body, the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), officially pushing back the deadline for completing the current licensing process. Originally slated to conclude on 17 September 2025, the closing date has now been extended to 12 November 2025 to allow more time…

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GamCare has issued a public tribute to GambleAware following confirmation that the long-standing gambling harm prevention charity will cease operations by March 2026. As the UK transitions to a new statutory gambling harms framework, GamCare has reaffirmed its intention to maintain the National Gambling Helpline while it seeks clarity on its future role. GambleAware’s decision…

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