The Brazilian government has introduced a Provisional Measure for sports betting, which brings an end to a two-decade-long waiting period for the country. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the adoption of the Provisional Measure (PM), which was also signed by the Ministries of Finance, Planning, Management, Health, Tourism, and Sports. After being […]
Yesterday (May 11), HJR 102 was approved by the Texas House with a vote of 101-42 and will now move to the state Senate for further discussion. If the bill is enacted, it would not directly legalize betting, but instead allow for a statewide vote to be conducted on the matter, which is scheduled to […]
Coljuegos, the Colombia’s gambling regulator, is expected to be led by Marco Emilio Hincapié following the resignation of previous head, Roger Carrillo Ocampo. He will be the fourth president in three years. Another change in leadership has taken place at Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator, due to political disagreements over the country’s healthcare system. President Gustavo […]
Over 1,000 industry professionals have registered to attend iGB L!VE, making it the most popular edition yet, according to Naomi Barton, the portfolio director overseeing the iGB events. The event is scheduled to take place at the RAI Amsterdam from July 11th to 14th. Naomi Barton, portfolio director overseeing iGB events, announced that the theme […]
The recent decision by the Supreme Administrative Court has the potential to allow gaming operators to recover penalty fees paid to Sweden’s regulator. Although the court upheld Spelinspektionen’s penalization of an online casino operator, it ordered a recalculation of the penalties. Genesis Global was initially fined SEK 4m (€360,000) by Spelinspektionen for failing to integrate […]
The latest quarterly telephone surveys on participation and problem gambling have been published by the UK’s Gambling Commission. However, these statistical reports will be substituted by the new Gambling Survey for Great Britain starting from November. The latest report from the Gambling Commission shows minimal changes compared to the previous quarter and year, with all […]
European politics has witnessed significant shifts and transformations in recent years, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of the continent’s socio-economic and geopolitical landscape. From the rise of populist movements to the challenges posed by Brexit, European politics has entered a new era characterized by both uncertainty and opportunity. In this article, we will explore some key […]
GambleAware, a charity dedicated to researching, preventing, and treating gambling harm, has released a report providing information on the donations it received for the 12-month period ending on March 31, 2023. The company’s recent figures indicate that it received £46.5 million ($58.2 million) in donations between 2022 and 2023. This represents a 34% increase compared […]
According to the Higher Administrative Court of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL), as the German regulator, has the right to ban licensed gambling operators who advertise on affiliate marketing sites that promote illegal offerings with intention. The court upheld GGL’s by-law, which considers affiliates linking to illegal […]
As competition in Ontario reaches an all-time high, many iGaming and online sports betting companies in the region will prioritize adopting Paysafe’s payment solutions. This marks another milestone expansion for the payment provider, as it maintains its significant momentum in North America and gains access to a lucrative new market. Many operators consider the company […]