EGBA welcomes approval of European Standard on markers of harm Summary The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced that national standardisation bodies overwhelmingly voted in favour of a draft European standard on markers of harm at the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). The standard, proposed and driven by EGBA, aims to create a […]
Play’n GO celebrates 20 years with Genting land-based tie-up Summary Swedish developer Play’n GO has taken its games onto land-based casino floors for the first time, partnering with Genting to launch an exclusive BOOM Slots cabinet. An initial set of 13 titles — including Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead, Reactoonz, Honey Rush 100 […]
UK Government Weighs Higher Gambling Taxes to Fund Future Reforms Summary UK finance minister Rachel Reeves has signalled that higher gambling taxes are on the table as a possible way to fund long-awaited reforms to child benefits. While Reeves did not explicitly adopt the specific figures from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), she […]
Macau poised to welcome a record-breaking 39 million tourists in 2025, surging to 46M by 2030 | AGB Summary Macau authorities expect around 38.95 million visitors in 2025 and project tourism could reach between 39.5 million and 46.4 million by 2030. The rebound is being fuelled by hotel supply expansion, ongoing visa relaxations and stronger […]
Is This the End of Poker Content on YouTube? | PokerNews Podcast #919 Summary The PokerNews Podcast episode 919 — hosted by Chad Holloway, Connor Richards and Mike Holtz — digs into worrying signs for poker creators on YouTube after vlogger Brad Owen had his channel taken down. The hosts discuss how that incident could […]
Svenska Spel lays out slew of suggestions for gambling reforms Summary Svenska Spel has published a detailed report proposing 18 reforms to reshape Sweden’s gambling market, focusing on stronger consumer protection, tougher enforcement against unlicensed operators and clearer regulatory duties for licence-holders. The proposals aim to address persistent problems since the 2019 re-regulation: accessible illegal […]
Timor-Leste government cancels online gambling licences Summary The Timor-Leste government has approved a resolution to cancel all licences to operate online gaming and sports betting and to block new licence applications. The move follows concerns about organised crime, threats to national security and social stability, and negative effects on economic integrity and international reputation. Ministers […]
EGBA celebrates European Committee’s approval of first-ever standard for identifying gambling harm Summary The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomed an overwhelming vote in favour of the draft European standard on markers of harm at the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). The draft — proposed and driven by EGBA — aims to create the […]
Sports betting fuels France’s $6.7B gambling revenue in first half of 2025 Summary France’s gambling market reached an unprecedented level of activity in H1 2025, with Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of €5.7 billion ($6.7 billion). Wagers jumped 15% to €6 billion and online GGR rose 6% year‑on‑year, according to the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ). […]
Svenska Spel lays out slew of suggestions for gambling reforms Summary Svenska Spel has published a report with 18 proposals aimed at reshaping the Swedish gambling market to better protect consumers, curb illegal gambling and strengthen regulatory oversight. The proposals are grouped under two main themes: safeguarding the market and boosting consumer protection. On the […]
