Austria Draws Legal Line: Loot Boxes Are Games, Not Gambling
Austria’s highest court has delivered one of Europe’s clearest legal statements yet on loot boxes, ruling that paid randomised rewards in video […]
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UK Weighs Higher Gambling Licence Fees to Fund Crackdown on Illegal Play
The UK government is considering another significant tightening of the gambling regulatory framework, this time through higher licence fees designed to bankroll […]
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Casino makes Colombians live longer: Gambling Funded Healthcare with $104.8 Million
Colombia’s land-based gambling sector quietly became one of the country’s most significant healthcare financiers in 2025, channeling COP 378.3 billion (US$104.8 million) […]
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$10.7m Illegal Bingo Charity: FBI Hunts Fugitive Behind Scheme
The FBI has placed a convicted illegal gambling operator on its most wanted list after he failed to return to the US […]
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Santa Anita Seizure Rekindles California Tribal Tensions Over New ‘Racing on Demand’ Technology
A rapid seizure of newly installed “Racing on Demand” betting machines at Santa Anita Park has opened a fresh legal and political […]
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Guide: What Is RTP in Casino Games?
A complete guide to Return to Player and how it actually affects your results RTP, or Return to Player, is one of […]
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Alberta Finalises iGaming Framework, Clearing Path for Commercial Launch in 2026
Alberta has formally put its iGaming regulatory framework in place, setting the stage for a commercial online gambling market to launch in […]
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Paraguay Gambling Revenue Hits Record $32.6m in 2025 After Market Liberalisation
Paraguay’s gambling sector delivered its strongest performance on record in 2025, generating PYG 215.9 billion (US$32.6 million) in revenue following the liberalisation […]
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Norway Grants New Postcode and Recycling Lottery Licences Within Monopoly Framework
Norway’s gambling regulator has issued a new batch of licences allowing postcode and recycling-style lotteries to operate, reinforcing the country’s tightly controlled […]
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ECJ Ruling Puts Malta’s Article 56A Under Pressure as Local Gambling Laws Prevail in Player Losses Cases
The European Court of Justice has ruled that player losses claims linked to online gambling must be assessed under the gambling laws […]
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Europe’s Gambling Rules Are Quietly Converging – And 2026 May Make It Irreversible
For much of the past year, European gambling regulation has revolved around familiar pressure points: higher taxes and intensified action against the […]
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Virginia Lawmakers Reopen Online Casino Debate and Push for Unified Gambling Regulator
Virginia legislators are preparing to revisit gambling policy in the 2026 session, with online casino legalisation and the creation of a dedicated […]
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