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SOFTSWISS, a global leader in online casino and sports betting solutions, has launched the Sportsbook Budget Calculator, a free tool designed to assist operators in estimating the costs associated with starting or running a sports betting business in 2025. This interactive online calculator provides users with a 12-month financial projection based on various user inputs,…

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Slots have always been the backbone of the casino industry, but during the early 20s, slots have become kinda meh. We were stuck with the same retro design with all the fruit icons and three spinning reels, and there was nothing really innovative. But as slots started to go digital, things have changed. Now, game…

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Italy’s regulated gaming industry is gearing up for an important event this Thursday, 17 July, at 11:00 a.m., as the conference “The Future of Entertainment: Market, Regulation and Innovation” is set to unfold in Rome. Hosted by AS.TRO, the ADI Concessionaires Section of Confindustria SIT, the event will take place at the prestigious Adnkronos Information…

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On July 11, 2025, New Zealand’s iGaming bill made significant progress as MPs voted 83 to 39 in favor of the proposal, which will regulate online casino gambling. The bill, introduced by Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, aims to establish a framework allowing up to 15 licensed operators in the country. With licenses…

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In 2025, Play’n GO will take center stage at global forums, including the G7, G20, and United Nations, to discuss and advocate for better regulation in the gambling sector. The company plans to share best practices and push for more comprehensive regulation to create a safer and more sustainable gaming environment. Through its active participation…

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a significant policy change that mandates the removal of all gambling-related advertisements from public spaces and transit systems across the Philippines. This directive, issued through a memorandum on July 7, requires all gambling-related billboards, transit ads, and similar promotions to be taken down by August 15,…

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The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has issued comprehensive licensing guidelines, marking another milestone in its efforts to modernise the country’s gambling oversight framework. The newly published guidance aims to help prospective licensees understand the steps required to apply for licences under the updated regime set forth by the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. Guidance…

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The landscape of Italy’s online gambling industry is undergoing significant transformation as the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has named 46 operators that have passed the first stage of its revamped remote gambling licensing process. This marks a critical phase in a regulatory overhaul designed to modernize the industry, strengthen compliance measures, and boost…

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The Brazilian Senate has postponed a critical vote on a bill that seeks to legalize several forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, online gaming, horse racing, and the popular but illegal jogo do bicho (a traditional Brazilian lottery game). The decision to delay the vote was made due to low attendance in the chamber and…

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Thailand’s ruling coalition has decided to formally withdraw the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill – legislation proposing legal casino resorts—from the parliamentary docket on July 9. The move comes amid growing political instability and follows extensive discussions within the Pheu Thai Party, according to Wisut Chainaroon, government whip and party-list MP.“This is not about being afraid of anything,” Wisut…

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On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a formal legal opinion determining that daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests – including pick’em and draft-style games offered by platforms such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog—are considered illegal gambling under state law. The opinion was published in response to a request from Assemblymember Tom Lackey, in…

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As online gambling gains traction in the Philippines, lawmakers and regulators are taking coordinated steps to limit the role that digital financial platforms play in enabling access to betting websites and apps. A series of proposed laws and central bank policies aim to restrict how e-wallet services promote, facilitate, or connect users to gambling operations,…

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As digital assets continue to integrate into the global financial system, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is urging countries to take faster, more decisive action against their misuse. In its sixth targeted update on the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) rules for virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs),…

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On June 30, 2025, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden introduced the Online Casino Gambling Bill, setting the stage for a significant shift in the country’s approach to online casino regulation. The bill, which aims to regulate an industry that has long operated in a grey market, seeks to establish a robust framework focused…

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Following its successful second reading, Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—is preparing to undergo rigorous clause-by-clause analysis in the Alberta Legislative Assembly. This next critical phase involves discussions within the Committee of the Whole, where Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will closely examine and debate individual sections of the proposed law, considering…

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