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Louisiana Gives DraftKings a Four-Month Extension, Not a Renewal, Over AI and Shareholder Suitability

3 min read•Oct 16

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Sports Betting

Johns Hopkins Study Ties Legal Online Sports Betting to Up to 7.2% Rise in Depression and Anxiety Care

3 min read•Oct 16

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Regulatory

National Audit Office to Examine the National Lottery Licence Award as Good-Cause Payments Fall 22%

3 min read•Oct 15

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CorporateFeb 4

Entain Owned Baltic Bet Hit with Substantial Fine as Lithuanian Watchdog Bites

Lithuania’s gambling regulator has handed a €330,600 fine to Baltic Bet for systemic failures in money laundering prevention, marking another blow for the Entain owned operator as the country continues its aggressive compliance crackdown.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

InterviewsFeb 4

"Partners Judge by Swag": Sandra Bondare on Why the Cheap Hoodie is Costing You Deals

If you walk the floor of any major iGaming conference, you are usually drowning in a sea of cheap black polyester. Sandra Bondare, Co-Founder of Swag42, argues that this isn't just a fashion crime; it is a strategic business error.

Liam O'Brien

3 min read

RegulatoryFeb 3

Finland’s Black Market Nightmare: Operators Warn New Loss Limits Will Spark Exodus to Offshore Sites

Leading gambling operators SkillOnNet and Wildz Group have rejected Finland's proposed universal loss limits, warning that overly strict rules will drive players to the black market. Citing the failures of the German regulatory model, the companies argue that the new legal framework must remain competitive to ensure high channelisation rates when the market opens in 2027.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryFeb 3

Swedish Gambling Giant Challenges Veikkaus Monopoly over Fairness Concerns

The conflict highlights the immense tension within the Nordic gambling sector as Finland prepares to dismantle its state monopoly. While Veikkaus maintains its actions are lawful, the investigation by the FCCA will determine whether an incumbent can legally fortify its position against future rivals before the market even opens.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

Press ReleaseFeb 3

Final call for nominations: less than two weeks left to shape the Casino Guru Awards 2026

Nominations close on February 15, 2026, marking the final opportunity to put forward organizations and individuals whose work goes beyond commercial success and actively contributes to fairness, responsibility, innovation, and a healthier industry culture.

Press release

2 min read

RegulatoryFeb 2

Colombian Betting Tax Bombshell: High Court Halts 19% Levy as Operators Gain Vital Reprieve

The Constitutional Court of Colombia has delivered a shock suspension of the 19% VAT on gambling, citing constitutional concerns over emergency decrees. With an election year approaching, legal experts believe the tax is unlikely to be revived before 2027, providing a major boost to licensed operators.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryFeb 2

Lowlands Lockout: New Dutch Government Declares Total War on Betting

The Dutch government is set to implement a total ban on gambling advertisements and introduce license limits, citing fears of crime and a need to protect the public from an industry they have compared to the sex trade.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryJan 30

Kremlin Eyes Gambling Goldmine to Fuel War Chest

As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the Russian Finance Ministry has proposed legalising online casinos to generate 100 billion roubles annually, a move critics label as a desperate attempt to fund the ongoing military campaign through state-controlled gambling.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryJan 28

Netherlands Squeezes Operators Again as Licence Fees Rocket

As the Netherlands prepares for a massive wave of licence renewals, the government has confirmed that fees will rise by 28 per cent across the board. Combined with a 37.8 per cent tax rate, the move has left many wondering if the Dutch market is still a viable home for online gambling operators.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryJan 28

British Betting Regulator Set for Funding Boost as DCMS Eyes 30% Fee Hike

As the DCMS considers a 30% hike in gambling licence fees, the UK regulator warns that without a significant cash injection, it may be forced to cut staff and scale back essential enforcement against illegal operators.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

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Three Regulators and Two Banks Start Testing for a Quantum Break

Antonina Tupikova2 min read

The CLARITY Act Comes Down to Seven Democrats on 15 September

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A $49bn Mint That Was Worth $675,000: Inside the Sandbox Exploit

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Russia Opens a Crypto Door and Caps It at 300,000 Roubles

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Crypto-Gaming Giant Yolo Group to Exit Grey Markets in Major Strategic Pivot to Regulation

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General

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US States Spent $145m of the $188m Set Aside for Problem Gambling Services in FY2025

Antonina Tupikova2 min read

Court of Appeal Overturns Spribe's May Win, Ruling English Law Decides the Effect of Georgia's Aviator Judgments

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Illinois Casino Revenue Rises 12.7% to $178.2m in September as Hollywood Aurora Gains 81%

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New Gambling Reform Group FFOG Names Board and Courts Problem Gambling Councils as NCPG Seeks a Leader

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Dutch Study Finds All 10 AI Assistants Named Unlicensed Casinos, and Three Listed Them as Legal

Antonina Tupikova3 min read

Interviews

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WiseGaming's Steven Paton: Technology, Not Geography, Decides Who Survives

Antonina Tupikova8 min read

Håvard Lehn: Esports Has Been Poorly Run and iGaming Has Paid the Bills

Antonina Tupikova7 min read

Honoré Gaming's Casanova: Europe Builds for the Exception, Not the Rule

Antonina Tupikova8 min read

Jenningsbet's Greg Knight: Media Rights, Not Tax, Will Decide Shop Survival

Antonina Tupikova6 min read

Inside The Playa's VIP Intelligence Bet: A Conversation With Gali and Viktoriia

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Louisiana Gives DraftKings a Four-Month Extension, Not a Renewal, Over AI and Shareholder Suitability

Johns Hopkins Study Ties Legal Online Sports Betting to Up to 7.2% Rise in Depression and Anxiety Care

National Audit Office to Examine the National Lottery Licence Award as Good-Cause Payments Fall 22%

Latest News

Entain Owned Baltic Bet Hit with Substantial Fine as Lithuanian Watchdog Bites

"Partners Judge by Swag": Sandra Bondare on Why the Cheap Hoodie is Costing You Deals

Finland’s Black Market Nightmare: Operators Warn New Loss Limits Will Spark Exodus to Offshore Sites

Swedish Gambling Giant Challenges Veikkaus Monopoly over Fairness Concerns

Final call for nominations: less than two weeks left to shape the Casino Guru Awards 2026

Colombian Betting Tax Bombshell: High Court Halts 19% Levy as Operators Gain Vital Reprieve

Lowlands Lockout: New Dutch Government Declares Total War on Betting

Kremlin Eyes Gambling Goldmine to Fuel War Chest

Netherlands Squeezes Operators Again as Licence Fees Rocket

British Betting Regulator Set for Funding Boost as DCMS Eyes 30% Fee Hike

Corporate

Flutter Cuts Guidance Again, Pauses Buyback and Writes Down Brazil by $873m

Lottomatica Holds Guidance and Cirsa Timing but Won't Size Its Budget Bill Cost

Kambi Grows Q3 Revenue 23%, but Brazil and LeoVegas Point to a Weaker Q4

Sportradar Grows Q3 Revenue 24% and Puts No Number on Prediction Markets

Hungary's Finance Minister Names Zoltán Sólyom to Run Szerencsejáték Zrt

Crypto

Three Regulators and Two Banks Start Testing for a Quantum Break

The CLARITY Act Comes Down to Seven Democrats on 15 September

A $49bn Mint That Was Worth $675,000: Inside the Sandbox Exploit

Russia Opens a Crypto Door and Caps It at 300,000 Roubles

Crypto-Gaming Giant Yolo Group to Exit Grey Markets in Major Strategic Pivot to Regulation

General

US States Spent $145m of the $188m Set Aside for Problem Gambling Services in FY2025

Court of Appeal Overturns Spribe's May Win, Ruling English Law Decides the Effect of Georgia's Aviator Judgments

Illinois Casino Revenue Rises 12.7% to $178.2m in September as Hollywood Aurora Gains 81%

New Gambling Reform Group FFOG Names Board and Courts Problem Gambling Councils as NCPG Seeks a Leader

Dutch Study Finds All 10 AI Assistants Named Unlicensed Casinos, and Three Listed Them as Legal

Interviews

WiseGaming's Steven Paton: Technology, Not Geography, Decides Who Survives

Håvard Lehn: Esports Has Been Poorly Run and iGaming Has Paid the Bills

Honoré Gaming's Casanova: Europe Builds for the Exception, Not the Rule

Jenningsbet's Greg Knight: Media Rights, Not Tax, Will Decide Shop Survival

Inside The Playa's VIP Intelligence Bet: A Conversation With Gali and Viktoriia

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