Oklahoma sweepstakes casino ban takes effect
Oklahoma has become the latest US state to prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, with legislation targeting operators and their commercial partners taking effect on November…
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Macau casino revenue falls 10% in October despite Golden Week
Casino gross gaming revenue in Macau fell 10% year-on-year in October, extending the world’s largest casino market’s losing streak to five consecutive months. Figures released…
MGA issues warning about gambling sites faking accreditation
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) says six gambling-related websites purporting to be licensed by the regulator have no association with the Maltese authority.…
Colombia proposes 19% tax on online gambling deposits
Colombia’s government has introduced legislation proposing a 19% value-added tax on online gambling deposits, raising fresh concerns for licensed operators already facing significant…
Polymarket to reimburse customers following security breach
Prediction market operator Polymarket has committed to reimbursing customers approximately $3.9 million following a security breach that allowed attackers to access trading accounts…
Veikkaus to Launch Viabet in Finland and Denmark
Finnish state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus has announced plans to launch a new betting brand in Finland and Denmark, marking its first direct entry…
Malta eases gambling licensing rules after industry pushback
The Malta Gaming Authority has scaled back proposed changes to its foreign gambling licence recognition framework following concerns raised by operators and suppliers.…
Coolbet plans job cuts as B2B business struggles
Online gambling operator Coolbet has launched a redundancy consultation affecting 131 positions at its headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, following weaker-than-expected performance in its…
UK gambling study challenges illegal market migration claims
New research published by the UK Gambling Commission suggests customers using illegal gambling websites frequently continue betting with licensed operators, challenging claims that…
Netherlands gambling market shrinks amid more regulation
The Netherlands’ regulated gambling market contracted by approximately nine per cent in 2025, with online casino and sports betting operators experiencing substantial revenue…
Finland grants six more gambling licenses ahead of market opening
Finland’s National Police Board has granted 18 gambling licences under the country’s new regulatory framework, with another 63 applications awaiting decisions ahead of…