Slovakia’s Gambling Landscape: A Surge in Bets Amid Regulatory and Social Challenges In a striking revelation, Slovakia’s Gambling Regulation Office (ÚRHH) unveiled a significant uptick in betting activities within its regulated market, with stakes soaring to €21.4bn in 2023. This surge not only reflects the growing enthusiasm among Slovakian bettors but also underscores the pivotal […]
Bulgaria’s Bold Strike Against Money Laundering: A New Dawn for the Gambling Industry In an unprecedented move, Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA), in collaboration with the State Agency for National Security, launches a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fortifying anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures within the gambling sector. Amid heightened scrutiny from the […]
Cyprus Bolsters Business Climate by Eliminating Annual Levy: A Strategic Move for Economic Revitalization In an unprecedented move poised to revitalize its economy and solidify its standing as a competitive business enclave, the Cypriot government has announced the permanent abolition of the annual levy for registered businesses. Starting from 2024, this bold policy shift aims […]
Atlas-IAC Triumphs at GamingTECH CEE Awards 2024: A New Era in Sports Betting Innovation In an unprecedented feat, Atlas-IAC, a pioneer in Next-Generation iGaming platforms, clinched dual honors at the esteemed GamingTECH CEE Awards 2024 held in Prague. Garnering accolades as the “Best Sports Betting Provider of the Year” and “Rising Star in Sports Betting […]
Massachusetts Unites Against Youth Sports Betting: A Landmark Initiative for Safer Gambling In an unprecedented move, Massachusetts spearheads a pivotal initiative against the backdrop of the burgeoning sports betting landscape, bringing together key figures like Attorney General Andrea Campbell and NCAA President Charlie Baker. This collaborative venture, the Youth Sports Betting Safety Coalition, marks a […]
Fanatics Sportsbook Marks Its Territory in Kansas: A New Chapter in Sports Betting With a strategic leap into Kansas, Fanatics Sportsbook continues to carve its niche in the competitive US sports betting landscape. Now live in its seventeenth state, Fanatics Betting and Gaming asserts its burgeoning dominance, setting the stage for forthcoming launches in prominent […]
Kentucky’s Gaming Evolution: New Commission to Transform Horse Racing and Betting In a monumental stride towards regulatory reform, Kentucky is on the cusp of a gaming industry transformation with the introduction of SB299. Spearheaded by Sen. Damon Thayer, this visionary bill seeks to establish the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission, a unified regulatory body […]
The Tumultuous Fate of Jackson’s Casino Bill: A Missed Opportunity for Mississippi? In a dramatic turn of events, the Mississippi House of Representatives witnessed the rapid rise and fall of a bill that could have significantly altered the gaming landscape of Jackson, Mississippi. Amidst a flurry of political maneuvering, the proposal, HB 1989, introduced by […]
The High Stakes Battle: Florida’s Sports Betting Compact Faces Supreme Court Scrutiny In a pivotal moment for Florida’s gaming landscape, West Flagler Associates (WFA) propels the contentious 2021 Florida-Seminole Tribe gaming compact towards the ultimate legal battleground: the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS). This bold maneuver, challenging both state and federal court opinions, could radically […]
Macau Embraces Digital Innovation: E-Tables and Chips to Revolutionize Casino Industry In a bold move to redefine the gaming landscape, Macau’s authorities are steering the region’s casino operators towards a digital future with the introduction of electronic gaming tables and chips. This strategic pivot, championed by Lei Wai Nong, the city’s Secretary for Economy and […]