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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 […]
Industry
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. […]