Finland to introduce licensing system for online gambling in 2027 | Yogonet International Summary Finland plans to end its state online gambling monopoly and introduce a partial licensing system from 2027. The reform (legislative draft HE 16/2025 vp) targets online casino games and betting, while keeping the national lottery and physical slot machines within Veikkaus […]
Ontario’s iGaming market posts new monthly highs with $6.56 billion wagered last month Summary Ontario’s regulated iGaming market hit record levels in October, with player wagers reaching CA$9.25 billion (US$6.56 billion) — an 8% rise from September and 24% up year-on-year. Online casino games drove most activity, while sports betting also climbed. Gross revenue and […]
Investment market: Why companies are looking for partners rather than money | Yogonet International Summary At SIGMA Rome RedCore’s Investments team came away with a clear view: startups and scale-ups in iGaming are increasingly seeking partners who bring operational expertise rather than just capital. Key takeaways included that while almost every company mentions AI, only […]
Brazil Gambling Regulations: A Complete Guide to Staying Compliant Summary This guide breaks down Brazil’s new federal framework for online gambling, with a strong emphasis on anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC) rules and technical standards required for a federal fixed-odds betting licence. The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) — part of the […]
Exclusive: Play 971 becomes first licensed iGaming site in the UAE Summary Play 971 has gone live in the UAE and bills itself as the first fully licensed, regulated iGaming site in the country under a licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The site, operated by Coin Technology Projects LLC and linked […]
Increased gambling tax rates blasted as ‘hammer blow’ to UK industry Summary Remote gaming duty will rise from 21% to 40% and a new general betting duty on remote betting profit will increase from 15% to 25% (the latter to be introduced in April 2027). The changes were confirmed in the autumn budget and will […]
Intralot expects to hit FY targets despite nine-month net loss Summary Intralot reported nine-month revenue of €242.5m and a net loss of €3.1m for the period to the end of September, although adjusted EBITDA was €90.1m with margin up slightly to 37.2%. The company said reported revenue was down 2.9% year-on-year but up 0.3% on […]
Future of UK’s betting industry under threat as Black Wednesday Budget sees Remote Gaming Duty set a … Summary The UK Autumn Budget announces major tax hikes for online gambling: Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) will rise from 21% to 40% from April 2026, and a new online sports betting duty of 25% (excluding horseracing) will […]
CCA Construction, CCA Bahamas and CSCEC Bahamas announce comprehensive resolution of all Baha Mar Legal proceedings Summary CCA Construction, CCA Bahamas and CSCEC Bahamas have reached a comprehensive settlement with BML Properties to end a decade of litigation over the construction of the Baha Mar resort in Nassau. The agreement follows an October 2024 New […]
From legislation to algorithms: How equality lost its balance Summary Fifty years on from the Sex Discrimination Act, women have far greater access to education and work, but equality has shifted shape rather than being achieved. The article traces progress since 1975 — legal gains, more women in higher education and senior roles, and improved […]
