Spelinspektionen Hits Pause on the Investigation The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, just dropped the mic on its probe into the Swedish Postcode Association’s phone-pushing lottery ticket sales. Last year, the Swedish Consumer Agency raised a stink, saying the group’s sales tactics were a bit too pushy for comfort. However, after some investigation, Spelinspektionen decided to…
Touchdown in Madrid! The NFL is shaking things up big time, teaming up with Bwin, a heavy-hitter in the sports betting world, to bring American football to Spain with a bang. Picture this: on November 16, 2025, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid—yeah, that iconic spot—will host the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Spain….
Dodging the Regulatory Rollercoaster Pragmatic Play, a big shot in the global gaming scene, just dropped a bombshell: they’re pulling the plug on the US sweepstakes market, like, yesterday. Why? The rules are getting tighter, and states are cracking down with new laws left and right. Their spokesperson was all, “We’re playing by the book,”…
Shutting Down the Wild West of Gambling Romania’s not messing around anymore! The National Office for Gambling (ONJN) just dropped the hammer, blacklisting 30 sketchy websites for running illegal online casinos. We’re talking sites like wazbee.casino, jacktop.com, and a bunch of shady “nv” domains that were luring in Romanian players without a proper license. This…
A Game-Changing Move Picture this: Sri Lanka’s gearing up to roll the dice on a shiny new Gambling Regulatory Authority, and it’s got everyone buzzing. On August 12, 2025, the Committee on Public Finance, with MP Rauff Hakeem running the show (Dr. Harsha de Silva was out), gave the green light to a bill that’s…
Kicking Off a Game-Changing Mission Picture this: a bingo hall buzzing with excitement, but this time, it’s not just about shouting “house!” Tombola, one of the UK’s favorite bingo brands, is throwing its weight behind Breast Cancer Now, a charity that’s all in on fighting breast cancer. Their goal? Raise a cool £1 million and…
A Public Health Mess That’s Gotta Stop Brazil’s Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, is fed up with the online gambling boom, and he’s not holding back. He’s calling it a straight-up public health disaster that’s tearing into vulnerable folks and needs to be reined in, like, yesterday. The guy’s got a point—betting sites have been popping…
Bringing People and Nature Together Holy moly, the National Lottery Heritage Fund just dropped a whopping £20 million to supercharge six epic projects across the UK, and it’s all about getting folks cozy with their local wildlife. From the lush hills of Pembrokeshire to the buzzing woodlands of North Lanarkshire, these initiatives are here to…
Strengthening Ties from Ontario to New Jersey The formal launch of its game portfolio with BetMGM in New Jersey would mark Octoplay’s maiden official entry into the US gaming market. This step is taken further away beyond the initial success obtained in Ontario, where Octoplay also created a jackpot system called Jackpot Blitz together with…
Partnership Strengthens Football’s Commercial Identity The Scandinavian sports market has entered a new phase with Soft2Bet’s sponsorship of Divisionsforeningen, Denmark’s professional football association. Beginning in the 2025/26 season, the top-three divisions of Danish football will be named. This follows a diverse sponsorship agreement involving naming rights to the top three divisions of Danish football for…
Partnership Brings Cutting-Edge Technology to Venues Royal Bingos has partnered with a technology leader in the gaming space, Zitro, to improve entertainment offerings across multiple venues. Now, as part of the partnership, Royal Bingos is launching Zitro’s latest Concept slot machines, which include Zitro’s new Magic Lighting system and Screen Deck to enhance the experience…
Strengthening Financial Control for Customers The Bank of Ireland has introduced a new voluntary gambling block, allowing customers to have more control over their expenses. Customers can now block debit card transactions to gambling transactions, including online casino transactions, slot machine transactions, and transactions from lottery sites. The block will work for both personal and…
Government Broadens Scope of Approved Betting Games Brazil’s government has made a big change to betting rules, opening up new opportunities for both betting operators and esports fans. Many new events are now available for fixed-odds betting, including popular shooter games that were previously excluded. Before, only games accepted by the International Olympic Committee could…
Multi-Year Commitment to Fan Engagement PrizePicks has re-established its partnership with the Atlanta Braves through a new three-year deal. The new deal terms will see PrizePicks remain as the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the Braves, continuing a partnership that began in 2020 and ensuring that PrizePicks is prominently featured throughout Truist Park through…
To tackle the rising issues and the consequential harms due to gambling, a more robust range of services has been instituted in Liverpool based on research, prevention, and support. The shift followed shortly after the revealing study conducted by the Liverpool City Council alongside Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) that brought to light unsettling statistics…
In an important step that reflects its commitment to entertainment innovation, MGM Resorts International has added Dame Donna Langley to its Board of Directors. This latest appointment brings the board to 13 members who are helping MGM expand its vision. Langley is a prominent figure in the international entertainment landscape and is currently the Chairman…
Hong Kong is seriously considering a major change in policy by legalizing betting on basketball . He has invited the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) to now submit a detailed proposal. Just last week, after the 2025-26 Budget announcement, the government acknowledged the need to find new revenues as it sought to address its disturbing…
Unprecedentedly, seven of the most significant financial services firms in the UK – Barclays, First Direct, HSBC UK, Monzo, Nationwide, Starling, and Virgin Money – came together in support of a new national program to tackle gambling-related harm. The work is an 18-month project called the Gambling Harms Action Lab, led by the Money and…
Not long ago, TheLotter US warned about the potential and growing number of cyber or phishing scams for online lottery consumers. As scamming methods are becoming wiser, the website is encouraging people to be completely aware and prudent when using any online lottery-related services. According to Yael Hertz, the CEO of TheLotter Group, personal data…
The global esports betting market is experiencing rapid growth. Its valuation stood at about USD 0.51 billion in 2024 and is projected to rise to about USD 2.41 billion by 2033. Growth in competitive gaming, substantial investments, and fast-growing live streaming of esports events have created a huge market set to surge at a CAGR…
