Industry
October 10, 2025
Colombia Approves Blockchain-Based Keno
Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling authority, has officially granted a concession for the operation of Keno, bringing one of the first blockchain-supported lottery-style games in Latin America to the forefront. The government expects that this new offering will generate more than COP 485 billion ($125 million) in public healthcare contributions over the next five years while bolstering […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
Bally’s Says Chicago Could Lose $74M and 1,050 Jobs if Video Gambling Ban Is Revoked
Bally’s Corporation has expressed concern about the possibility of ending Chicago’s ban on video gambling, warning that it could lead to job cuts and loss of state revenue. Chicago Mulls Over Ending the Video Gambling Terminals Ban Chicago has for years prohibited the video gambling terminals players usually associate with bars and suburban restaurants. Last […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
Brazil’s Betting Tax Debate Reignites After Congress Rejection
The Brazilian government now faces new budget concerns after the Chamber of Deputies let Provisional Measure (MP) 1.303 lapse this week. This move derailed a big tax overhaul plan that aimed to raise taxes on online betting, financial assets, and fintech companies. The setback creates a possible gap of over BRL 50 billion ($9.2 billion) […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
New York Casino Board Starts Final Assessment of Four Downstate Proposals
The competition for New York‘s three downstate casino permits has reached its critical phase, as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board conducted its first formal meeting this week to consider the final applications. The five-person group will assess four major bids competing for what many expect to become some of the most lucrative casino licenses […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
PGCB Executive Director Warns About the Impact of Predictions Markets
In a letter addressed to Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation on Wednesday, Kevin F. O’Toole, executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of sports prediction markets, warning that they pose a “significant threat” to the state’s established gaming regulatory framework. PGCB Executive Director Says Predictions Markets Create Back Doors […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
Brit Wins $166K After Forgetting to Cancel Lottery Subscription
A British man has won a huge prize thanks to his, in his own words, “incompetence.” The thing is that the man wanted to cancel his Postcode Lottery entry, only to forget to do so and accidentally become the winner of a six-figure sum. Incompetence Ended Up Paying Off James Adams, 31, had promised his […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
IBIA Reveals 5-Year Strategy, Changes Brand Identity in Celebration of 20th Anniversary
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) announced the launch of its new five-year strategy to champion higher standards within the sports betting sector. Dubbed Mission 2030, this initiative comes just as the IBIA revealed a new brand identity in celebration of its 20th anniversary. IBIA Remains True to Its Purpose In line with the IBIA’s […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
Slovakia Appoints Libuša Baranová as New Gambling Regulator Head
Libuša Baranová has been named the new director general of the Office for the Regulation of Gambling (ÚRHH), Slovakia’s gambling regulatory authority. She succeeds Jana Mravíková, marking the second leadership change at the agency this year. Libuša Baranová Heads Slovakia’s Gambling Regulator Mravíková stepped into the role earlier this year following the departure of Martin […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
Ainsworth CEO Faces Uncertain Future After US Regulator Flags Licensing Concerns
Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) could face a significant setback following revelations that its chief executive, Harald Neumann, is facing substantial licensing hurdles in the United States. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has urged Newmann to withdraw his gaming license application amid lingering doubts surrounding his alleged connection to a European corruption investigation. Nevada Regulators […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
GamCare Joins Forces with 23red for Year-Round Problem Gambling Awareness Campaign
UK charity GamCare has joined forces with creative agency 23red to launch a new campaign to help encourage problem gamblers to seek help. This aligns with the charity’s ongoing efforts to reduce problem gambling in Great Britain and help people identify the signs. The New Campaign Will Demonstrate How Harmed People Feel 23red, which is […]
