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October 23, 2025
Canadian Senate Backs Bill to Control Sports Betting Commercials
The Canadian Senate has pushed forward a new measure to tackle the surge of sports betting ads across the country. Senator Marty Deacon introduced Bill S-211, which got the green light this week and is now headed to the House of Commons for discussion. Senate Bill Seeks to Rein in Sports Betting Advertising Nationwide The […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Ygam’s Harm Prevention Initiatives Have Reached 5M Children
Award-winning UK gambling harm prevention charity Ygam announced that it has reached approximately 5 million children and young people with its prevention programs. This marks a significant milestone for the organization, which was founded in 2014. A Major Milestone for the Company In its official announcement, Ygam confirmed that its portfolio of prevention programs has […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Climbs Again as Online Play Drives Growth
Pennsylvania’s gambling industry retained its considerable momentum in September 2025. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported total revenue of $535.8 million across all verticals, including casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and video gaming terminals. With a 5.9% increase from September 2024’s $505.9 million, Pennsylvania remains one of the US’s most robust gambling jurisdictions. […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Chicago Mayor Seemingly Supports the Idea of Gambling Machines in O’Hare Airport
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office is reportedly considering installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. This is an unexpected proposal coming as part of a broader effort to address a $1.15 billion budget deficit, with gambling reforms among the potential revenue-generating measures. Chicago Mayor’s Office Goes Out With New Stance Firstly, we should […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Gambling-Related Crime Rates in Macau Have Risen, Prosecutor General Says
Prosecutor General Tong Hio Fong revealed during Macau’s Public Prosecutions Office’s annual report presentation that the city continued to see a high volume of criminal cases in the 2024–25 judicial year, with a significant rise in offenses linked to gambling. Prosecutor General Warns of the Increased Number of Gambling-Related Crimes According to the Macao Daily, […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
KSA Announces Separate Skill Machine Licenses
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has unveiled a new operating license for skill-based gaming machines, such as pinball. According to the regulator’s announcement, the license is designed to help operators that exclusively offer skill machines to enter the market. The New License Will Make It Easier to Operate Skill Machines For context, the current […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
UKGC Fines Platinum Gaming for AML & Social Responsibility Violations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced a significant penalty for a gambling business that committed severe violations of the British gambling regulations. The company in question, Platinum Gaming Limited, was accused of AML breaches and various social responsibility failings. UKGC Hands GBP 10M Penalty to Platinum Gaming In its official announcement, the UKGC said […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Calls for Overhaul of NT’s Online Gambling Regulation
Northern Territory crossbenchers are calling for a closer look at how Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator operates, arguing that the system has grown too large and powerful to function without proper oversight. The Northern Territory is the hub of Australia’s online betting industry, home to 43 corporate bookmakers who are drawn to its low […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
ESPAD Report: Teen Gambling and Vaping Rise in Greece
The recently published 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) offers a detailed look at the way teenagers across Europe are using substances and engaging in risky behaviors. The report, which covers 37 countries and more than 113,000 students aged 15 and 16, raised some serious red flags in Greece, where […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
Veikkaus Prepares for Dozens of Job Cuts Ahead of Upcoming Gambling Reform
Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, Veikkaus, is preparing for job reductions in 2027 as it implements major organizational changes in anticipation of the country’s shift to a multi-license gambling system next year. Veikkaus Reveals Dozens of Job Places May Be In Danger In an update released on 20 October, Veikkaus announced it expects up to 31 […]