Finland has unveiled plans to bring horseracing under the umbrella of its upcoming competitive gambling market, scheduled to launch on 1 January 2026. This move marks another step in Finland’s ongoing efforts to shift from a monopolised gambling framework, currently dominated by Veikkaus, to a demonopolised and fully regulated market. The government’s new regulatory framework […]
In a bid to resist the planned gambling tax hike in the Netherlands, state-owned Holland Casino has approached trade unions, including De Unie, to gain support against the measure. Facing increased operational challenges, Holland Casino is also preparing to scale down its operations in several locations. With De Unie calling for a voluntary departure scheme […]
The highly anticipated Massachusetts iLottery launch has hit a roadblock, with its debut delayed until April 2026 due to a $2.5 million funding shortfall. Originally slated to go live in 2025, the delay has raised concerns over the financial impact on programs like early childhood education, which were projected to benefit from the lottery’s revenue. […]
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has strongly refuted recent criticisms from a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report, which alleged that the Isle of Man’s regulatory standards leave it vulnerable to exploitation by organised crime. Mark Rutherford, acting chief officer of the GSC, responded by defending the jurisdiction’s strict […]
José Francisco Manssur, former special secretary of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, has issued a strong warning against banning online betting in Brazil. Manssur, who was instrumental in shaping Brazil’s current betting legislation, argues that prohibition would negate years of progress and harm Brazil’s economy and global standing. His comments come in response to Bill 4,031/2024, […]
Smartplay International, a New Jersey-based provider of lottery and gaming equipment, has secured a vendor licence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making it the latest gaming services supplier to gain approval from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). With this licence, Smartplay can now offer its number drawing systems to licensed operators in […]
Fazi has officially secured a licence to operate in Brazil’s soon-to-open regulated iGaming and sports betting market, making it one of the first suppliers to gain certification following the recent closure of licence applications. This milestone positions Fazi, part of the Novomatic Group, as an early player in Brazil’s rapidly evolving gaming sector. The supplier […]
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is set to launch in phases by mid-2025 following the enactment of the Gambling Regulation Act. Signed into law by President Micheal D. Higgins, this legislation marks a significant transformation of Ireland’s gambling oversight, introducing a national licensing framework, a self-exclusion register, and a social fund to address problem gambling. […]
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has announced that it may revise its responsible gambling policies following insights from a recent survey. Responses from 33 of the Isle of Man’s 35 licensees revealed a generally positive outlook on responsible gambling measures but identified areas for improvement, such as processing times for self-exclusion requests […]
As Brazil’s regulated online sports betting market approaches its January 2025 launch, the Brazilian Ministry of Finance has reinforced its commitment to safeguarding sports betting integrity through new partnerships with Sportradar and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). These agreements aim to protect the sports betting landscape from match-fixing and other integrity breaches, setting a […]