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New York’s executive approval of a statewide sweepstakes ban ended an extended period of uncertainty and immediately reshaped a segment of the online gaming market. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature on Senate Bill 5935 put into force a prohibition on casino-style and sportsbook-style sweepstakes platforms that use redeemable virtual currencies. The law came after the legislature passed the […]

Italy’s gambling sector is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in recent memory, with sweeping regulatory adjustments, strengthened scrutiny of illegal betting networks and a newly formalised partnership intended to tighten ties between Italy and the broader international gaming community. These developments, taken together, reveal a market at a turning point as policymakers, enforcement […]

The merger between Evolution Malta Holding Limited and Galaxy Gaming, Inc. has entered a new phase, with both companies confirming an extended timeline as they work toward securing the last of the necessary gaming approvals. The updated schedule underscores the partners’ intention to complete the transaction while respecting the pace of the U.S. regulatory process. […]

The UK government has set the stage for one of the most significant shifts in gambling taxation in recent years, confirming that remote gaming duty will almost double from 21% to 40% beginning in April 2026. The decision, revealed when the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) published its autumn budget analysis ahead of schedule, places […]

Momentum, the operator responsible for the UAE’s sole licensed lottery, has expanded its footprint with the launch of two online gambling services: TrueWin and Dream Island. The rollout introduces full casino and sportsbook offerings to players in the Emirates, even though no formal legislative framework explicitly legalizing online gambling has been released to the public. […]

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 […]

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 […]