Industry
October 27, 2025
BGC: EY Report Warns Against Gambling Tax Hike
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned the government that further gaming taxes could end thousands of jobs and jeopardize the economy. Echoing widespread concerns about the UK’s mulled tax changes, the BGC encouraged the government to prioritize a healthy industry over short-term profits. EY Warns of Devastating Economic Consequences In its address, the […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
NJ Issues $112K Penalty to Super Group Due to Self-Exclusion Shortcomings
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has reportedly slammed Betway and Spin operator Super Group with a penalty over repeat violations of the state’s player protection directives. The group has also warned that future violations could prompt a more severe response. Super Group Committed Several Serious Violations According to the DGE, Super Group had […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
KSA Chair Groothuizen Proposes the Creation of a Gambling Interpol
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has promoted the idea of an international regulatory body for gambling akin to Interpol. The idea was mentioned by KSA chair Michel Groothuizen at IAGR 2025, which took place on October 21. The Netherlands Has Struggled to Stop the Black Market As the global gaming industry continues to experience […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
UKGC Is Tracking 1,000 Illegal Gambling Services
The UK Gambling Commission is keeping tabs on the illegal gambling market; this much is clear from a recent statement by the watchdog’s CEO, Andrew Rhodes, who spoke at the International Association of Gaming Regulators in Toronto, Canada. UKGC Pursues Offshore Websites Without Much Fanfare While the UKGC has not really boasted about its achievements […]
Industry
October 24, 2025
Isle of Man Gears Up for Sweeping Gambling Regulation Overhaul
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has announced its commitment to press ahead with its extensive Gambling Supervision Commission Bill, which represents the most significant change to the island’s gambling laws in more than a decade. The move follows the close of a public consultation. It comes as the island prepares for a […]
Industry
October 24, 2025
PGCB Places Three People on Exclusion List for Leaving Children Unattended
Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that three adults were placed on the PGCB’s Involuntary Casino Exclusion List for leaving children unattended in their vehicles while they went off to gamble. Additionally, the regulator issued several fines to casinos for various rule violations. Several Adults Were Placed on the Involuntary Casino […]
Industry
October 24, 2025
Nine Operators Receive Licenses for Online Betting in Missouri
The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has announced the issuance of nine temporary online sports betting licenses in preparation for the upcoming launch of sports wagering in the Show-Me State in December of this year. Missouri Gaming Commission Gives Nine Licenses The announcement represents the conclusion of years of discussion and legislative work to introduce regulated […]
Industry
October 24, 2025
UK’s BGC Donates $40K to Ex-Convict Employment Initiative Tempus Novo
The United Kingdom’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has extended support to Tempus Novo, a charity organization supporting prisoners wishing to return to work. The initiative has also been supported by Doncaster East and Isle of Axholme Labour MP Lee Pitcher, who described the BGC’s support for the organization’s crucial work as “massively important.” A […]
Industry
October 24, 2025
Ontario’s iGaming Sector Sets a New Handle Record
iGaming Ontario has published its latest monthly market performance report, outlining the local industry’s performance in September. Official data shows that online gaming in Ontario has reached a new all-time high in terms of handle, marking the second consecutive month of setting a new record. Ontario’s iGaming Handle Reached a New Record. In the third […]
Industry
October 23, 2025
AI Can Develop Harmful Gambling Behavior, Recent Study Finds
A recent study reveals that advanced AI systems, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, consistently made irrational, high-risk betting choices in simulated gambling scenarios. When given greater autonomy, the models frequently increased their wagers until they lost all their resources, mirroring the patterns seen in human gambling addiction. What Did The Experiment Find? Researchers at […]
