Europe’s illegal online gambling market continues to expand at a rapid pace, with a new study estimating that unlicensed operators targeting EU consumers generated €91.6 billion in 2025. The figure, presented during a European Parliament roundtable hosted by the European Casino Association (ECA), represents an increase of around 14% from the previous year’s estimate and […]
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The UK’s gambling reform programme may be far from complete. While regulators continue implementing measures stemming from the Gambling Act Review, attention in Westminster is increasingly turning to a much bigger question: whether Britain’s gambling laws need to be rewritten altogether. That conversation gained further momentum after Labour MP Alex Ballinger argued that the Gambling […]
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The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime is approaching a key implementation milestone, with the outcome expected to reshape the regulatory landscape for crypto payment providers serving the gambling sector. Although MiCA is directed at digital asset service providers rather than gambling operators, its licensing framework is likely to influence how regulated casinos and […]
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The possibility of cryptocurrency payments entering the UK’s regulated gambling market is beginning to draw attention from policymakers. Rather than responding to a formal proposal from operators, regulators are exploring the idea as part of a wider conversation about how digital assets may influence the future of online betting. The UK Gambling Commission has begun […]
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Thanks to the UK budget 2025, the gaming territory is taking a different approach to gambling regulation, using tax policy to directly shape behaviour in the online market. While framed around public harm and consumer protection, the changes land most heavily on online casino-style play, signalling a clear intent to make the most intensive products […]
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The United Kingdom has taken a landmark step in digital asset regulation by formally recognizing cryptocurrency as property. The Property (Digital Assets) Act, which received Royal Assent from King Charles last week, provides the legal certainty that digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens, are now officially recognized under UK law. Beyond clarifying ownership rights, […]
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In a significant move that could reshape online gambling in the United States, the Connecticut House of Representatives has passed a bill introducing tighter controls on how players fund their accounts and how gambling platforms advertise. With a commanding 130 to 14 vote, the bill now heads to the Senate and, if approved, will become […]
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As one of the world’s leading iGaming regulators, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is making 2025 a pivotal year for improving its oversight structure. The regulator is implementing a more structured, evidence-based strategy to safeguard the integrity and long-term viability of the industry, with a fresh focus on responsible gambling, risk reduction, and compliance. Operational […]
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Sweden is ramping up its efforts to tighten online gambling regulations by reviewing its Gambling Act, aiming to close loopholes that allow offshore casinos to target Swedish players. This move follows growing concerns from industry stakeholders that unregulated gambling is weakening consumer protections and undermining the country’s licensed operators. Why It Is Reviewing Its Gambling […]
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Sports betting is not the only gambling vertical that is on a roll in the United States market. eSports betting is also proving to be a formidable contender for the top spot when it comes to online gambling in the country This also applies to other parts of the world where eSports events have seen […]
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