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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iGaming Trends 2026: Slotegrator Report Highlights Global Shifts

Slotegrator’s iGaming Trends 2026 report paints a detailed picture of an industry entering a new era of transformation, where artificial intelligence, regulation, and responsible innovation dominate the agenda. The report underscores how automation and ethical frameworks are reshaping operations, marketing, and player engagement on a global scale. The analysis points to artificial intelligence as the […]

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UAE Plans One Online Gambling Licence Per Emirate in New iGaming Framework

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to roll out its first structured online gaming framework, with the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) set to allow one business-to-consumer (B2C) licence per emirate. The move follows the same model used for the country’s emerging land-based casino industry and represents a major step toward a regulated […]

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