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Gambling Commission launches Illegal Gambling Index as online use remains low

The new framework combines seven behavioural indicators to create a long-term measure of engagement with unlicensed gambling websites.

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

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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”

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

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Regulation

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Massachusetts to hold hearing on FanDuel over proxy bets

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Irish researchers call for tobacco-style crackdown on scratchcards

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CFTC gives exchanges 30 days to address geographic restrictions

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Business

Allwyn reshapes leadership to boost digital growth and good causes

Ontario casino workers back strike action by over 90 per cent

Wynn reaches preliminary deal to end Encore Boston Harbor strike

Beyond tournament spikes: turning event acquisition into year-round growth

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

Beyond tournament spikes: turning event acquisition into year-round growth

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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”

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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

Finance

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Greece defends higher online casino taxes as gambling revenue climbs

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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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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

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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

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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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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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