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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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Italy has revealed that a total of 46 operators have applied for its coveted online gambling licenses, with each one costing €7 million. The deadline for applications passed on July 1, and all applicants have successfully cleared the first stage of checks. This move signals the beginning of a wider reform designed to reshape Italy’s…

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New Zealand’s proposed iGaming market is facing a critical challenge. Although the country’s iGaming bill passed its first reading in parliament this July, experts are raising concerns about its readiness to meet the 2026 launch target. Legal professionals suggest that the bill, which seeks to regulate online casinos and betting, lacks sufficient detail, potentially leading…

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The use of credit cards for gambling has been a widely debated issue in recent years. On the surface, banning credit cards in gambling may appear as a protective measure, aiming to prevent players from betting with money they don’t possess. However, experts suggest that the real impact of such a ban is much more…

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The latest findings from the UK Gambling Commission (GC) reveal a staggering 95% reduction in the number of VIP and high-value customer (HVC) schemes since the implementation of a new code of conduct in October 2020. The code, which was a result of a consultation between the GC and the Betting and Gaming Council, introduced stricter…

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International Game Technology (IGT) has recently reached an important milestone in Spain’s Amusement with Prize (AWP) sector, achieving over 2,500 units of its Tombola bingo product installed. This celebration was marked by a special customer event in Valladolid, Spain, at the prestigious Retuerta LeDomaine Hotel, in collaboration with Orenes Grupo. IGT used this opportunity to…

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