South Africa’s Proposed 20% Tax on Online Gambling Amid Explosive Growth

South Africa’s National Treasury has unveiled a proposal that could significantly alter the country’s online gambling landscape. The government is seeking public feedback on the draft of a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) from online betting and interactive gambling. With the online gambling sector booming, this tax is part of the government’s […]

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RubyPlay Extends Spanish Presence With Paf Deal

RubyPlay has taken another step in strengthening its position within Spain’s regulated online gaming sector through a new agreement with Paf Group. The partnership went live on December 1 and marks a further expansion of RubyPlay’s distribution footprint across European markets where Paf already operates. As part of the arrangement, Paf has incorporated several of […]

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Amusnet Shines with EGR and BEGE Awards in 2025

Amusnet Italy continued its strong presence in the Italian iGaming industry by participating as the Headline Sponsor for the EGR Italy Awards 2025, held on November 21st. This marked the second consecutive year the company supported the prestigious event, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to the sector. Amusnet’s involvement highlights the company’s continued growth and its significant […]

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Finland’s Gambling Market Transitions to Competitive Licensing in 2027

Finland is taking a significant step towards reshaping its gambling market, moving away from its state-controlled monopoly to a competitive licensing system. This shift is set to occur in 2027, with the introduction of a dual-licence framework aimed at ensuring greater competition and regulatory oversight. The new legislation, HE 16/2025, lays the groundwork for the […]

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Curaçao Gaming Authority Under Investigation: Scrutiny Casts Doubts on Reform Efforts

The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), responsible for overseeing the island’s gambling industry, finds itself under investigation for potential integrity issues. This comes at a critical juncture for the country, which has been working to modernize its regulatory framework under the newly introduced National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK). The investigation into the CGA represents […]

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Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa Power Africa’s Gaming Growth

Africa’s gaming and digital entertainment industry is in the midst of an unprecedented surge, with Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa leading the charge. According to PwC’s Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025–2029, these three markets collectively generated more than $600 million in gaming revenue in 2024. The report attributes this impressive momentum to mobile connectivity, […]

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Court Filings Detail Ongoing Playtech Payments to Black Cube

Court records filed in New Jersey provide new details about financial transactions between Playtech and Black Cube, the private intelligence firm accused of orchestrating a campaign against Evolution AB. The materials include Evolution’s memorandum of law, proposed findings of fact, and the October 2025 deposition of Black Cube co-founder Dr. Avi Yanus, which outline a […]

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