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The legislative process for Bill 5.587/2026 promises to change the landscape for bettors who have incurred losses on illegal betting platforms in the country. Introduced in the Chamber of Deputies […] O post Bill proposes refund of money lost in illegal betting apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.

Brazil’s suspension of its regulated online betting market dominated conversations at SBC Summit Lisbon earlier this month, raising questions about the future of operators’ investments and the broader outlook for Latin America. In this interview with Yogonet, Eddie Morales, Business Development Man…

The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has been granted a budget to initiate a recruitment drive to spreadhead its new Inspection and Enforcement division. The Greek gambling authority will begin recruitment for its 40 positions within it’s the unit that will oversee the new enforcement of Greek law…

Australia and New Zealand belong to the same region and share many of the same digital habits. However, differences in market size, user behaviour, and product preferences call for a tailored approach to each GEO. In the latest edition of Market DNA, the N1 Partners team explores how to adapt produ…

Europe’s illegal online gambling market has reached an estimated €12 billion, raising concerns over player protection, regulatory effectiveness and lost tax revenue. In an interview with Yogonet, Euromat President Jason Frost warns that excessive regulation of licensed operators is pushing players…

In this article, 1xBet previews PGL Masters Bucharest 2026, highlighting the tournament’s top Counter-Strike 2 contenders, The MongolZ’s revamped roster, and the team’s chances of making another deep run in Romania. From October 24 to 31, the entire esports community will be watching a big tourname…

EGT Digital will provide the technology for Hermanos Rubio’s new online casino and sports betting website, eldoradocasino.es, marking the first deployment of its X-Nave platform in Spain. The partnership will extend Hermanos Rubio’s El Dorado brand, which operates a network of gaming halls in Spain…

CT Interactive has obtained certification for 10 additional games from its Diamond Tree Jackpot series in Slovakia, increasing its portfolio of approved titles in the country's regulated gaming market to 40. The newly approved titles include 20 Mega Slot Diamond Tree JP, 20 Star Party Diamond Tree…

Las Vegas' Rio Hotel & Casino has opened Dragon Lair, a new gaming room dedicated to Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link and Phoenix Link slot games. The gaming room is located on the Rio casino floor in the space formerly occupied by the poker room. It brings together games from the two Aristocrat col…

ProntoPaga has reported a successful participation in SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, where the company held three days of meetings and discussions with stakeholders from different markets. According to the company, payments are moving closer to the core of business decision-making as the industry grows in…

BMM Testlabs has received approval to provide online gaming testing and certification services in New Zealand under the country's new online casino regulatory framework, overseen by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The approval allows BMM Testlabs to extend its testing and certification se…

Sportsbook and iGaming software provider Altenar has partnered with Greentube to power the sportsbook offering of Admiral Bet in Spain, strengthening its presence in the regulated European market. With the launch, Altenar’s sportsbook technology now supports Admiral Bet’s Spanish operation. The pro…

Ukraine is entering a new phase of gambling reform, with digitalization, stronger oversight, and player protection at the center of its efforts to reshape the market. In this interview with Yogonet, held during SBC Summit Lisbon, Natalia Denikeieva, Deputy Minister for Digital Economy Development a…

Spoiled for choice Canadians have plenty of choice when it comes to finding online gambling sites. In fact, you could be forgiven for thinking that there is so much choice it is a little bit overwhelming. Many players who enjoy the online casino scene, whether to play online slots or to pit their w…

Unnamed sources have told The Times that Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, will present an Autumn Budget that puts the Machine Games Duty (MGD) up by 5%. If confirmed on the day of the Budget’s announcement, 28 October, an increase to 25% from the current 20% rate will give the land-based b…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) has donated 16 patient transport vehicles to local government units and public institutions across the Philippines, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The vehicles were handed over during two ceremonies held in mid-Oct…

The last two years have been a whirlwind for Tom Light. Following success with SBTech, he launched FIRST.bet. Since then, he has rarely looked back. The sportsbook provider has quickly cemented itself as one of the leading providers of sportsbook solutions across Latin America and Brazil, and now h…