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WinSpirit Casino has inaugurated its festive season initiative, "Wish Express," a campaign designed to transition the childhood tradition of holiday wish lists into an interactive community experience. The project seeks to connect with players by inviting them to share their most personal and genuine aspirations, with the explicit promise that one submitted wish will be realized in real life by the casino. The overarching theme of the initiative successfully captures the generous and optimistic holiday spirit.
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CT Gaming has affirmed its commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance solutions after being shortlisted in three key categories at the categories at the BEGE Awards. These nominations highlight the company's strong market presence and continuous ability to merge modern technological advancements with established performance metrics, ultimately creating exceptional value for both casino operators and players.
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Setting a new benchmark for global performance, FIRST – Best in Sports, a Tier-1 sportsbook technology powerhouse, has secured the coveted title of "Sports Betting Supplier of the Year." The recognition, bestowed at the 5 Star iGaming Media Starlet Awards 2025, specifically celebrates FIRST's market-defining innovation, aggressive global expansion, and demonstrated leadership in regulated betting environments.
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The Philippine gaming industry recorded a virtually flat Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of Php94.51 billion in the third quarter of 2025. This figure marks a minor decrease from the Php94.61 billion achieved a year earlier, as the industry navigates significant online reforms and adjusts to tighter regulations on digital payments. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the state regulator, confirmed that the primary cause of stagnation was a necessary adjustment in the digital ecosystem.
In a bold move set to redefine Portugal’s online gaming landscape, content provider WorldMatch has partnered with Solverde.pt, the undisputed market leader, taking the online casino experience to new heights. For both new entrants and established operators, the gambling regulation of Portuguese market opens not so bad prospectives for brands seeking expansion, and this strategic agreement immediately capitalizes on that potential.
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Evolution announced the launch of Red Baron, a new and exhilarating online crash game that brings a vintage aviation theme to the popular instant-win genre. In Red Baron, a plane takes off with a winnings multiplier that can soar dramatically, potentially climbing up to an incredible 20,000x. The core gameplay revolves around strategic timing: players must decide whether to set an automated Auto Cash Out limit or risk timing a manual cash-out to perfection, securing their multiplied payout just before the plane flies away and the round ends.
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The UK Gambling Commission has concluded its comprehensive four-part research series dedicated to understanding and disrupting illegal online gambling. The extensive project, initiated earlier this year, aimed to enhance clarity regarding consumer engagement with non-regulated sites, the associated risks, and the strategies necessary for effective disruption.
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Western Australia is set to introduce a major regulatory change to curb gambling addiction at Crown Perth Casino. Following a key recommendation from the Perth Casino Royal Commission, mandatory carded play will be rolled out for all electronic gaming machines starting December 1. This initiative represents a significant step towards reducing the risk of gambling harm.
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The Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation, in collaboration with the state agency PlayCity, has developed a crucial new draft order that introduces financial and time limits for ukrainian gamblers for the first time in the country's history. This document aims to significantly bolster efforts to prevent gambling addiction by empowering users with mandatory self-control tools.
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The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has released its comprehensive autumn 2025 monitoring report, revealing a complex and concerning turnaround in the nation’s legal online gambling sector. While the number of active players continues to rise, the overall growth of the regulated market is stagnating. The Ksa attributes this shift to the positive impact of new player protection measures, but notes a critical drawback: a corresponding rise in the market share captured by illegal operators.
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In the iGaming industry, success is typically measured in stark statistics: deposits, conversion rates, and player retention. However, focusing purely on these numbers often obscures a more vital narrative: the genuine, human experiences of players—how they find enjoyment, build habits, and integrate gaming into their daily routines. RocketPlay Casino recently undertook a unique community project to look past the data and directly capture this authentic perception of online gaming.
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The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released the draft rules for the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, marking a critical step toward implementing the legislation passed in August. The draft rules aim to establish a clear, national framework to govern the rapidly evolving sector, with a primary goal of distinguishing between entertainment and prohibited activities.
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a significant tightening of rules regarding financial controls, aiming to give customers greater power to manage their spending. These new regulations will focus on standardizing how financial limits are offered and communicated by online gambling operators, ensuring consistency and clarity for all users.
Alarming new figures from the gambling support charity GamCare reveal a deepening financial crisis among gamblers, with reported debts skyrocketing to over £5.3 million in the first eight months of 2025 alone. This staggering sum is nearly double the £2.8 million in debt reported throughout the entirety of 2024, highlighting a rapid and devastating escalation in gambling-related harm.
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Students at the Technical University of Sofia are kicking off the new academic year in a dramatically improved learning environment, thanks to a significant investment by leading software company, Amusnet. The firm, recognized as a top industry player in 2024, poured nearly BGN 400,000 (Bulgarian Lev) into the full modernization of a key lecture hall, a move explicitly aimed at shaping Bulgaria’s next generation of engineers and IT specialists.
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The Spanish online gambling market delivered another powerful performance in the second quarter of 2025, recording a Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of just over €410 million. This impressive figure, released by the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ), marks a nearly 19 percent year-on-year increase and a slight rise over the first quarter, underscoring the sustained vitality of Spain’s digital gambling sector.
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In a move aimed at addressing the country’s budget deficit, the Romanian government has approved a new fiscal package that introduces sweeping tax increases across various sectors, with the gambling industry being particularly hard hit. The decision, which was passed on July 4, 2025, is a key component of the government’s strategy to reduce the annual deficit to a target of 7% of its GDP, as mandated by the European Union. However, the new Romanian gaming regulations are not without their critics, who argue the private sector is being unfairly burdened.
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Hungary's legal gambling market is experiencing a significant uplift in turnover, a direct result of the relentless efforts by the Regulated Activities Supervisory Authority (SZTFH). Since 2014, the SZTFH and its predecessor have been actively blocking illicit online gambling websites, effectively preventing them from reaching Hungarian players and thereby "whitewashing" the nation's online gambling landscape.
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An online gambling company, Taichi Tech Limited, operating under the brand Fafabet, has been slapped with a substantial £170,000 fine by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). This significant penalty comes after an in-depth investigation revealed multiple regulatory failures, including the use of unfair terms and conditions within their promotions. Beyond the financial penalty, Fafabet is now mandated to undergo a third-party audit. This crucial step will scrutinize the effective implementation of their anti-money laundering (AML) and safer gambling policies, procedures, and controls.
NOVOMATIC, the renowned Austrian gaming technology powerhouse, has officially announced the successful culmination of its acquisition of the French Vikings Casinos group. This pivotal move, coming after an exhaustive review by all pertinent licensing and regulatory bodies, is set to significantly bolster NOVOMATIC's foothold in one of Europe's most vital gaming markets. The completion of this acquisition unequivocally underscores the company's unwavering commitment to sustainable growth and strategic international diversification in the long run.
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SCCG Management, a global powerhouse in gaming advisory and consulting, has announced a strategic partnership with iGC Africa to host the continent's most significant gaming summit. This groundbreaking event, scheduled to take place from May 26-29, 2025, at the prestigious Marrakesh Parc Expo, Circuit International de Marrakesh, Morocco, is poised to reshape the African iGaming landscape.
Galaxsys, a dynamic game studio, has announced a new strategic partnership with Casino UA, a leading regulated online gaming operator in Ukraine. This collaboration signifies a significant step in Galaxsys' ongoing expansion efforts within the European market.
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MiFinity, a global leader in payment services, has announced the integration of Apple Pay into its mobile application, significantly simplifying transaction processes and enhancing the user experience for its customers. This strategic enhancement reflects MiFinity's commitment to providing innovative and user-friendly payment solutions.
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The Swedish government has appointed Marcus Isgren, chairman and head of the Swedish Board of Consumer Complaints (ARN), as the investigator responsible for reviewing the Swedish Gambling Act. This review comes as concerns mount regarding the effectiveness of current player protection measures and the exploitation of loopholes by unlicensed operators. Isgren is tasked with delivering a comprehensive report on his findings by September 17.
