Coljuegos confiscates 112 illicit gaming machines

Coljuegos’ Illegal Operations Control Management (COI) division successfully confiscated 112 illegal gaming machines in Colombia’s Córdoba and Valle del Cauca Departments. Ramírez Payares, the Director of COI, affirmed that operations will persist throughout all regions of the country to achieve the organization’s objectives for the year. “We will continue working, employing various strategies to meet […]

May 25, 2023

Slovak gambling regulator inspections have increased compared to the previous year

According to the ÚRHH, this rise in inspections can be attributed to a “restructuring” of supervision and a heightened emphasis on performance by the regulatory leadership. The ÚRHH also highlighted that the establishment of a dedicated online gaming department in November 2022 played a significant role in enhancing the effectiveness of their supervision efforts. The […]

May 25, 2023

The Netherlands is considering the privatization of its lottery system

Dutch Finance Minister Marnix van Rij recently published an assessment of the government’s ownership of Nederlandse Loterij (NLO) on 24th May. The government conducts these evaluations every seven years for all state-owned assets. The focus of this evaluation was primarily on determining the status of both NLO and Holland Casino. According to the evaluation report, […]

May 25, 2023

Regulatory measures are being introduced in Europe to oversee and govern cryptocurrency trading activities

The Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) regulation, approved by the European Council, is set to have implications for crypto casinos. This regulation imposes a regulatory obligation on organizations involved in issuing or trading cryptocurrency within the European Union, ensuring they adhere to specified regulations. Member states within the European Union will be given a three-month period […]

North Carolina sports betting bill moves to Senate Finance Committee for further consideration

House Bill 347, which aims to permit online sports wagering by January 1, 2024, has advanced through the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee after undergoing several amendments. The Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee has referred HB347, a bill aiming to legalize mobile sports betting in North Carolina, to the Senate Finance Committee. The bill received […]

May 25, 2023

NOGA provides insights into the growth of online gaming in the Netherlands

Newly released data from the Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) reveals the expanding Dutch igaming market. The latest edition of the Online Gaming Barometer highlights a significant increase in gambling participation, with 14 percent of the Netherlands’ population having engaged in gambling activities over the past 12 months. This figure marks a notable rise from […]

France introduces a groundbreaking legislation proposal seeking to legalize the operation of online casinos

A bill is set to be deliberated by France’s National Assembly, potentially paving the way for the legalization of online casinos within the country. This week, Philippe Latombe from the Democratic Movement party presented bill 1248, which outlines plans to establish a regulated online casino market in France. At the heart of the bill is […]

May 24, 2023

Introducing Snakes & Ladders Live, the captivating live casino gameshow from Pragmatic Play

Pragmatic Play has unveiled its latest addition to the live casino gameshow lineup with Snakes & Ladders Live. This innovative game transforms the beloved board game into an immersive casino experience, blending classic and modern elements to deliver thrilling and fast-paced gameplay. The primary game revolves around four dice, each featuring special symbols: Diamond, Star, […]

May 24, 2023

SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has released its Q1 2023 financial results

SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has achieved outstanding results in Q1 2023, demonstrating remarkable growth by welcoming over 70 new iGaming brands. This brings the total number of clients, including those using the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform, to over 770. The substantial increase in clientele reflects the growing recognition and acceptance of the company’s aggregation platform within the […]