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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has outlined its evolving strategy for a digital-first era, with Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes using his keynote at the 2025 International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference to highlight the convergence of data, technology, and consumer behavior shaping the future of gambling regulation in Great Britain. Rhodes’ address—and the UKGC’s […]

The UK betting and gaming sector faces a potential economic downturn if new tax hikes go ahead, according to independent analysis by EY. Commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the study warns that proposals from the Social Market Foundation (SMF) and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) could result in tens of […]

Ontario’s iGaming market reached a new milestone in September, posting its second consecutive monthly record with total wagers hitting CA$8.55 billion (US$6.11 billion), according to data from iGaming Ontario. The figure marks a 5% rise from August’s CA$8.14 billion and a 30.7% increase compared to September 2024, underscoring the province’s continued dominance in North America’s […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit – KSA) has revealed plans to create a new category of operating license designed specifically for skill-based gaming machines. The move is intended to streamline the licensing process for businesses that operate only skill machines, without offering traditional games of chance. New Licensing Option for Skill Machine Operators At present, […]

In a significant development revealed on October 21, 2025, Evolution AB, a world leader in online casino game development, disclosed that Playtech Software Limited, a subsidiary of Playtech Plc, was behind the creation and dissemination of a defamatory report designed to damage Evolution’s reputation. The report, fabricated by the controversial investigation firm Black Cube, contained false […]

Sri Lanka is set to launch its highly anticipated Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) by June 2026. The establishment of this regulatory body is a crucial step in modernizing the country’s gambling sector, which has long struggled with a lack of comprehensive regulation. Dr. Harsha de Silva, Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), confirmed […]

South Africa’s gambling industry has reached unprecedented levels, generating a record R75 billion in gross gambling revenue for the 2024/25 financial year. However, the rapid expansion of online betting has raised serious concerns about addiction, youth exposure, and the country’s limited regulatory response. According to data presented by the National Gambling Board (NGB) to the […]

Tom Horn Gaming has introduced QuickX™, a new bonus buy mechanic designed to offer players greater control and flexibility over their slot game experiences. This innovation, which builds upon the concept of traditional bonus buy slots, allows players to access bonus rounds directly for a set multiplier of their base game bet. QuickX™ differs by […]

An industry survey of more than 700 gaming professionals confirmed what many operators already knew: regulatory compliance now sits at the top of the priority list. Competition and market pressures have been pushed down the rankings. The findings show a real break from the growth-focused strategies that ran the sector for most of the previous […]

The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has confirmed that its entire supervisory board resigned in mid-September, but stressed that the development would not affect the regulator’s day-to-day operations or the implementation of the island’s new gambling framework, the Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK). Transition of Oversight to the Justice Ministry In a statement issued this week, […]