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Greece defends higher online casino taxes as gambling revenue climbs

Ministers say the additional income will support public services while helping fund stronger action against illegal gambling.

Maarten Haijer, WGBA: “Every safeguard designed by a regulator or licensed operator only works if people stay in the licensed market”

Finance

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Lottomatica hits record online market share as earnings grow

Italy budget bill raises gaming taxes and extends licences

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Italy turns to gambling taxes to help fund spending plans

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Jonas Groes, EveryMatrix: “We want the best for our clients so we succeed together”

Matias Montero, EveryMatrix: “Entering a market and building a business are different stages of the same process”

Matias Montero, EveryMatrix: “Entering a market and building a business are different stages of the same process”

Hristiana Stefanova, ReferOn: “We have an individual approach to each of the clients”

Hristiana Stefanova, ReferOn: “We have an individual approach to each of the clients”

Gianluca Crimaldi, Booming Games: “In the regulated market, the legacy providers are those who keep performing best”

Gianluca Crimaldi, Booming Games: “In the regulated market, the legacy providers are those who keep performing best”

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Riddick’s Partners wins Best iGaming Affiliate Network award at AGS Awards

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Regulation

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Nearly 40% of online bettors move into other gambling products

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Nevis targets prediction market operators with dedicated licence

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Google extends personalised YouTube ads to prediction markets

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Curaçao court dismisses lawsuit against gambling critic

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New York AG seeks court order on Kalshi advertising documents

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Kalshi suffers two appeals court setbacks over state rules

Expansion is more than market entry for online operators: Pronet Gaming

Martin Černý, CEO of Boomerang Partners: how igaming affiliate partnerships could change by 2031

Fraud at second zero: Why waiting until cashout to detect abuse is a fatal strategic mistake

Expansion is more than market entry for online operators: Pronet Gaming

Business

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TikTok Shop bans chance-based sales tactics in gambling rules

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76ers become first NBA team to sign prediction market partner

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Polymarket US to halt Michigan sports contracts by November 25

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From behind the scenes to leading from the front: Ali “Ako” Muhanned’s plan as CEO at BC.GAME. Ali Muhanned BC.GAME

Ali “Ako” Muhanned, BC.GAME: “My priority is to make sure our players feel heard and that we are constantly improving the experience we offer them”

Maarten Haijer, Director General of the World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA). Illegal markets, fragmentation and credibility: the three challenges Maarten Haijer sees for global gambling.

Maarten Haijer, WGBA: “Every safeguard designed by a regulator or licensed operator only works if people stay in the licensed market”

Petter Viklund on GO Momentum "Regulation should raise the bar for innovation, not lower it”

Petter Viklund on GO Momentum: “Regulation should raise the bar for innovation, not lower it”

Casino

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Turning Stone casinos go cash-only after cybersecurity incident

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Holland Casino starts building new Groningen venue

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Ontario seeks Niagara Casino investments

Legislation

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Malta objection leaves Austria’s igaming licence race under pressure

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Georgia backs casino tournaments to boost tourism despite opposition

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UK MGD rise triggers job loss fears despite relief over smaller hike

Sports betting

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Nebraska voters reject online sports betting

Michigan approves fixed-odds horse racing betting online

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Paddy Power origin story heads to cinema screens

iGaming

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Nova Scotia eyes Ontario and Alberta online gambling models

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Veikkaus takes first international betting step with Viabet

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Alberta iGaming revenue climbs to C$56.6m in September

Social

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Dutch regulator launches gambling awareness push for families and young adults

500.com to acquire bitcoin mining machines

Petersburg creates a board for Live! Casino Virginia funds

UNLV: 7 per cent of Colorado sports bettors report serious problems

Shows and Conferences

SiGMA World 2026 - Cover Photo event

SiGMA World 2026 closes in Rome with enforcement, Italy and prediction markets in focus

iGB L!VE returns to Amsterdam in 2027

iGB L!VE is coming home to Amsterdam with evolved and improved format

SiGMA World 2026 opens in Rome with 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 delegates

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CreedRoomz launches Two Moons Baccarat with dual volatility modes

ONLYPLAY releases Grand City Heist

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LatAm & Caribbean

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Curaçao court dismisses lawsuit against gambling critic

Altenar appoints Nicolás Seccatore as Sales Manager for Latin America

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Nevis targets prediction market operators with dedicated licence

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