Pragmatic Play Expands Ontario Presence with Caesars Digital Rollout In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to the North American market, Pragmatic Play has strengthened its presence in Ontario by rolling out its highly popular slots portfolio with Caesars Digital. This partnership allows Caesars Digital’s online casino players to enjoy an array of award-winning […]
Norway’s Conservative Party Pushes to End Gambling Monopoly, Advocates for Market Liberalization Norway’s Conservative Party has boldly joined the call to end the nation’s longstanding gambling monopoly. This pivotal move could transform Norway’s gambling landscape, bringing the country in line with its Scandinavian neighbors. As the last Scandinavian country to maintain a gambling monopoly, Norway’s […]
India’s GST Council Upholds 28% Turnover Tax on Gambling as Revenues Surge Attention-grabbing, record-breaking, and controversial: India’s GST Council has upheld the much-debated 28% turnover tax on online gambling, casino, and horse race betting. Despite concerns from industry stakeholders, the decision reflects the government’s focus on maintaining high revenue collections. As India’s gambling sector grapples […]
Giovanni Rocco Neto to Lead Brazil’s Sports Betting Industry as First National Secretary Giovanni Rocco Neto has been appointed as Brazil’s first National Secretary of Sports Betting, a move that marks a new chapter in the country’s sports and gambling landscape. With regulated online gambling set to launch in January 2025, Neto’s appointment signals Brazil’s […]
Ohio Senator Introduces Legislation to Legalize iGaming, Pushing to Expand Online Gambling Market As Ohio’s regulated sports betting market celebrates over a year of success, state Senator Niraj Antani is setting his sights on a new frontier: legalizing iGaming. With his latest proposal, Antani aims to bring online casino gaming to the Buckeye State, giving […]
Betsson Exits US B2C Market, Focuses on B2B Strategy Amid Global Expansion Betsson Group has officially announced its exit from the US B2C market, confirming that it will discontinue its operations in Colorado by the end of September 2024. This strategic retreat highlights the company’s shift towards a more focused B2B strategy while continuing to […]
Swedish Regulator Gains Powers to Enforce Action Plans on Excessive Gambling Safeguards Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has been granted new powers by the Swedish government to intervene directly in cases of excessive online gambling. This strategic move aims to strengthen the country’s regulatory framework, ensuring that gambling operators uphold their duty of care to customers. […]
Survey Reveals Financial Strain from Gambling as Brazil Prepares for Regulated Online Market Launch As Brazil gears up for the highly anticipated launch of its regulated online gambling market on January 1, 2025, new data underscores the urgent need for responsible gambling measures. A survey by market research company Hibou reveals that 10% of Brazilians […]
Illegal US Gambling Revenue Surges Ahead of Legal Market, Yield Sec Report Reveals Alarming Trends A recent Yield Sec report reveals a stark reality for the US gambling market: illegal gambling revenue continues to significantly outpace legal market gains. With an estimated $29.1 billion in illegal gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated in just the first […]
Nebraska Senators Oppose Mobile Gambling Legalization Amid Rising Concerns In a significant development that could shape the future of gambling in Nebraska, 13 state senators have publicly voiced their opposition to the proposed legalization of mobile gambling. Their concerns center around the potential rise in gambling addiction and its impact on communities, echoing broader national […]