Finnish Government Approves New Gambling Framework Summary The Finnish parliament approved a proposed gambling framework at second reading with 94% support and has sent it to the president for final sign-off. If signed, the reform will end Finland’s gambling monopoly and introduce a competitive, regulated market due to go live on 1 July 2027, giving […]
UPS to Spend $120 Million on Robots to Speed Up Truck Unloading Summary UPS is investing about $120 million to buy roughly 400 robots from Pickle Robot Co. as part of a broader $9 billion automation programme aimed at cutting costs and speeding package handling. The machines — mobile platforms with robotic arms — can […]
Fatma Hassan Al‑Remaihi: Leading Doha Film Institute Summary Fatma Hassan Al‑Remaihi, CEO of the Doha Film Institute (DFI), has repositioned the organisation from a regional cultural body to an internationally recognised creative investment platform. Her approach treats films as both art and assets: curating global selections while promoting Qatari talent via the “Made in Qatar” […]
New York State Gaming Commission grants Bally’s Corp. license to develop and operate Bally’s Bronx – G3 Newswire Summary Bally’s Corporation has been issued a Gaming Facility License by the New York State Gaming Commission for its Bally’s Bronx development. The company praised the Commission’s decision and said the licence marks a major milestone after […]
Punters bet £1.2bn last year on black market site MyStake, report claims Summary A GAMRS investigation finds British consumers wagered roughly £1.2bn on unlicensed site MyStake in the past year, part of an estimated £3.51bn turnover across platforms run by Santeda International B.V. The report says about 64% of revenue comes from the UK and […]
Colombia senate vote clears path for online gambling VAT to end Summary A Senate Fourth Committee vote (9-4) blocked the Financing Law that would have made a temporary 19% VAT on online gambling permanent. The levy, introduced in February to fund spending linked to civil disturbances in Catatumbo, is expected to expire on 31 December. […]
New York casino timeline revealed as final licences granted Summary The New York State Gaming Commission has granted final approvals for three New York casino projects: Bally’s Bronx, Resorts World NYC and Metropolitan Park, closing a 13-year expansion process. The decision follows the Location Board’s recommendation and requires each licence-holder to appoint an external monitor […]
Arizona revokes Underdog’s fantasy sports licence over prediction markets | Yogonet International Summary Arizona regulators (the Arizona Department of Gaming, ADG) have issued a Notice of Violation and Intent to Revoke Underdog’s fantasy sports licence, citing the company’s involvement with sports-related event contracts marketed via its partnership with Crypto.com. The ADG says those event contracts […]
KYC in gaming – What it is and why it matters Summary The article from DSTGAMING explains why Know Your Customer (KYC) checks are now essential in the iGaming sector. As online gaming expands, operators face increased risks such as identity theft, fraudulent payments and underage play. KYC involves verifying a player’s identity (name, date […]
Finnish Parliament approves major gambling reforms Summary Finland’s parliament approved a major overhaul of its gambling law at second reading, with over 94% support. The new Gambling Act paves the way for a competitive market launching on 1 July 2027, with operator licensing and authorisation to start in March 2026. Supervisory responsibility will move from […]
