Industry
December 19, 2025
Greece Blocks 11,000 Illegal Gambling Websites
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) is on the offensive, with Greece’s gambling regulator issuing a blocking order for thousands of websites that are suspected of targeting local customers and offering them unregulated and potentially dangerous forms of online gambling. Offshore Gambling Is Eating into the Regulated Market The watchdog is responding to a surging unregulated […]
Business
December 19, 2025
Bally’s Owner Emerges as Potential Buyer of CNN Assets
The owner of casino operator Bally’s might get involved in one of the biggest media changes in recent years. People are curious about what will happen to CNN and other cable TV networks that Warner Bros. Discovery controls. Soo Kim Drawn Into CNN Talks as Warner Bros. Faces Takeover Fight Soo Kim started a New […]
Industry
December 19, 2025
New Swiss Study on Gambling Behavior to be Conducted in 2026
Soon, an in-depth study on gambling behavior will begin in Switzerland. The goal of this research is to understand how the population that engages in gambling interacts with the regulated gambling market in Switzerland, as well as its impact on society. The period during which the study will be held has been announced by the […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
Brazil Raises Betting Taxes and Remains Cautious on Casino Legalization
Brazil recently reevaluated its approach to gambling reform as lawmakers moved decisively to adjust betting taxes while refusing to fast-track the long-debated legislation that would legalise land-based casinos. These decisions reveal a cautious political mood. While Brazil is eager to access increased gambling tax revenues, significant structural change requires more careful deliberation. Operators Can Expect […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
Macau Regulator Boss Says Responsible Gambling Is a Duty of Operators
Ng Wai Han, the director of Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), said that responsible gambling is essential for fostering the lawful, healthy, and orderly growth of Macau’s gaming industry and is a legal requirement for casino operators. Ng Speaks at an Official Responsible Gambling Promotion Ceremony Ng made these comments at the “Responsible […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook and Casino Launches in Michigan
Hard Rock Bet marches on in the United States, with the brand expanding in yet another state where it will be offering both its iGaming platform as well as sportsbook. Thanks to its license in Michigan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Official Sportsbook Partner is now growing its online casino to a second state while also pushing […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
Reevo Launches with NetBet in Romania
Reevo has expanded its presence in Romania through a new commercial partnership with NetBet. The local platform will now feature games by the prominent studio and aggregator of third-party content, and bring a curated list of iGaming titles to local players. Reevo Explores Romanian iGaming Launch with NetBet Besides games, NetBet will also benefit from […]
Sports
December 18, 2025
Is GamStop Enough to Curb Harmful Online Gambling Habits?
With the growth of online gambling platforms, access to gambling activities, some of which may be harmful, has become increasingly easy. To help address these risks, initiatives like GamStop have been implemented in the United Kingdom. However, some have questioned the effectiveness of GamStop and other similar programs, as some offshore gambling websites seem to […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
Wazdan Expands North American iGaming Clout with Caesars Push in WV
Wazdan has announced that it is expanding its reach in the United States by teaming up with Caesars Entertainment’s marquee casino brands, to wit, Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino. Wazdan Pushes Further Afield in North America with Caesars The partnership covers the market in West Virginia, and it […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
VGT Debate Grows as Bally’s Misses Chicago Targets
World-leading entertainment company with “millions of players spread across digital gaming platforms and traditional casino venues”, Bally’s, has been intensely working on building a $2 billion casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. The facility is expected to officially open its doors to patrons in September 2026. However, the company believes the legalization of video gaming […]
