Industry
October 8, 2025
UKGC Moves Ahead with Mandatory Deposit Limits to Strengthen Player Protection
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is moving forward with new measures to strengthen consumer protections and help players control their spending. This measure marks another milestone in a broader overhaul of responsible gambling measures. The UKGC noted that these measures are necessary to keep pace with shifting industry dynamics and a rise in gambling harm. […]
Industry
October 8, 2025
Aristocrat Moves Ahead with Awager Purchase to Expand Online Presence
Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced plans to buy Awager Ltd., a leading company in live slot streaming. The deal made with funds overseen by Oaktree Capital Management keeps the price under wraps and will close after getting regulatory approvals. Awager’s Live Slot Streaming Expertise Catches the Attention of Aristocrat Awager runs its business from Israel and […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Calls for a Ban on Gambling Ads in London’s Public Transport Rise Again
The issue of gambling advertisements on London’s buses, trains, and Underground stations has resurfaced, with Ministers now facing renewed pressure to establish a formal definition of harmful gambling. This would enable the Mayor of London to implement a ban on betting ads across public transport. Organizations Call for Ban on Gambling Ads in London’s TfL […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
BOS Denies Svenska Spel’s Proposal for Stricter iGaming Regulations
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has responded to Svenska Spel (Sweden’s state-owned gambling company)’s recent proposals for changes to the Swedish gambling market, disputing them and arguing that the new regulatory suggestions could lead to unintended consequences. BOS Pushes Back Against Svenska Spel’s Proposal Svenska Spel recently released a new report outlining […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Plumpton Racecourse Breaks Ranks to Support Levy Reform Plan
The Plumpton Racecourse now stands against much of the UK racing establishment by endorsing a proposal to reform the way UK horse racing is financed. The Sussex venue recently submitted a paper to HM Treasury, backing the Social Market Foundation’s (SMF) plan to increase the Horserace Betting Levy twofold to 20% and lower the general […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Sharp Alpha to Invest $150M to Boost Customer Acquisition in Gaming
Gaming-oriented venture capital firm Sharp Alpha has closed a $150 million fund that, according to the company, will empower gaming businesses. Sharp Alpha to Empower Gaming Businesses According to the announcement, the Sharp Alpha UA Fund I will target a variety of businesses in sectors such as sports betting, online casino, and prediction markets. The […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Thai Lawmakers Seek to Get Gambling-Like Mechanics Under Control
As Thailand continues to move toward regulated casinos at a rapid pace, lawmakers have advanced a bill that would get gambling-like mechanics in other games under control. This may have a profound effect on sectors, such as video gaming, which are known for mechanics such as loot boxes. The New Act Will Tackle Hidden Gambling […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Tabcorp’s and Gambling Industry Veteran Calls for Ban, Restrictions on Ads in Australia
Former Tabcorp boss, Elmer Funke Kupper, has sounded the alarm over the existing regulatory framework protecting consumers in Australia. According to Kupper, the Albanese Government needs to get serious about enacting meaningful change in strengthening the existing gambling advertising rules, in particular. Ex Gambling Boss Miffed at Frequency of Gambling Ads, Ponders Implications Kupper has […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Spain Wants Tobacco-Style Warnings on Gambling Ads
At the end of June, we reported on the encouraging conclusions of a peer-reviewed Harm Reduction Journal research that showed that the number of new online gambling accounts in Spain dropped a staggering 55% to 1.35 million in 2023 from the 3.01 million in 2020, a change mainly tied to the country’s gambling ad restrictions […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Las Vegas Tourism Push Shows Mixed Outcomes Despite Strong Promotions
Las Vegas’ recent effort to spark visitor interest has had a questionable impact on results, industry figures reveal. The “Fabulous Five-Day Sale” by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) in late September caught eyes and boosted online engagement. Yet, experts say the city’s overall tourism bounce-back stays slow through October. Las Vegas Hotels […]
