On September 25, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional measure which bans fixed-odds betting including sports betting and online casino. The Provisional Measure (MP) 1.394 was published on September 25. The MP terminates federal and state fixed-odds betting authorization…
The fifth edition of SOFTSWISS’ iGaming Trends Reports has been expanded to include the market size of sectors outside of gambling to prove iGaming’s economic footprint. Surveying over 500 experts and diving deeper into more than 480,000 media headlines, the new study represents the biggest researc…
Maxxed, a new crypto casino and sportsbook, will open to players in October 2026 with 5,000+ Games, 15+ Maxxed Originals and a full sportsbook in seven languages. Its relationship with players starts before launch day. The usual way to launch an online casino is simple: build the product, open the…
Brightline West, the much-anticipated and at the same time long-delayed high-speed rail project planned between Las Vegas and Southern California, is facing renewed questions regarding its financing after its Florida-based parent companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Almost 20 Compa…
A new More in Common UK poll has gauged public perception of the gambling industry. According to a recent survey conducted by the think tank, the gambling industry does not inspire trust in the public. Only 25% of respondents said they had confidence in the industry, just 4% more than those who tru…
Games Global and its exclusive partner, Stormcraft Studios, have launched Immortal Romance ASSEMBL’EM™, the latest instalment in the long-running Immortal Romance™ franchise. Since its original release more than a decade ago, Immortal Romance™ has built a devoted global following and established it…
After recently seeking to protect vulnerable consumers in New Jersey from targeted advertising that could compound their gambling issues, state lawmakers are now looking into a bipartisan bill that would change the way underage gambling violations are handled at casinos and simulcasting facilities.…
Danish state-owned company Danske Spil has launched its operations on EveryMatrix’s online casino platform. This launch marks the first time that Danske Licens Spil has changed its core platform technology since the regulation of the online gambling market in Denmark in 2012. Jonas Groes, co-CEO of…
Alberta’s regulated iGaming market has moved from launch hype to live sporting action. The opening 2026 NFL games are now in the books. After going live on July 13, 2026, the province’s private-sector sportsbooks entered the NFL season with over 50 licensed brands in the pipeline and more than two…
The SBC News team are live on the ground for the second day of the SBC Summit. Stay tuned to this blog for the latest updates from the SBC News team on the ground at Lisbon – Ted Orme-Claye, Patrick Killeen and Ted Menmuir – as well as our colleagues at iGaming Expert. 10am: No, […]
TheGamblest had a chance to talk to Arturs Zagurilo, the CEO of GammaPlus. During the discussion, Arturs told about the prediction market gold rush and why everyone wants a seat at the table, also what the industry look like in three years. TheGamblest: Arturs, could you briefly introduce yourself…
Assen Vassilev, Chairman of Bulgaria’s opposition party We Continue the Change (PP), has called for changes in the latest proposal to reform Bulgaria’s Gambling Act, warning that several “loopholes” could undermine its intended purpose of limiting gambling advertising. On 23 September, Prime Minist…
Malta’s revised VAT and gaming tax frameworks for the gaming sector come into effect tomorrow, 1 October 2026, marking the…
Brazil’s attorney general’s office has applied to the country’s Supreme Federal Court for 72 hours to respond to the action against the government’s ban on gambling. The application was submitted to Minister Luiz Fux, giving the AGU the required number of hours before the court hears a case against…
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has warned Google, Meta and TikTok to stop advertising online sweepstakes casinos in the state. In his letter addressed to the general counsel of Google, James Uthmeier called on the companies involved to respond in writing by the deadline of October 23. The…
Paul Boustead, Vice President Product Strategy at Dolby Laboratories, explains how new Sports Intelligence helps providers better understand and deepen fan engagement, as Dolby Vision comes to the platform alongside updates to Dolby OptiView Ads. Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainm…
Jumpman Gaming has been able to overturn £13.2m worth of Remote Gaming Duty assessments in relation to free promotional spins after an Upper Tribunal ruling which has effectively reduced the tax liabilities to nil. Jumpman offered a welcome bonus of one free spin on Mega Reel upon a qualifying depo…
New Zealand online casino operators will be required to obtain independent game and platform certification within six months of receiving a license and at least annually thereafter, under draft technology requirements released as the country moves into the auction stage for 15 online casino license…
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| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |