UK charity GamCare's latest data shows that in 2025, a total of 1,954 people sought its financial guidance services due to gambling losses, more than double the 923 people in 2023. The total debt reported through these services reached 7.2 million pounds, nearly tripling from the previous year, with
The American Gaming Association estimates that during the 2026 NCAA Tournament, the betting amount will reach $3.3 billion. In this betting frenzy, a group of people are strictly prohibited from participating—the referees officiating the games. Last week, the NCAA announced a partnership with Integr
Amusnet is set to launch a new video slot machine "Clover Super Pot," centered around the exciting Super Jackpot feature. The game features a classic 3-reel 5-line layout, with clover bonus symbols and collection symbols driving the core gameplay, and multiplier bonuses that can increase winnings. I
Greentube is set to launch a brand new slot game "Rumble Riches™ Haulin' Gold™," taking players on an exhilarating reel adventure with a truck driver and his loyal companion. The game is scheduled for release on March 31, offering 50 paylines, a 94.15% RTP, and a high volatility experience. Simply p
The Buenos Aires court recently issued a national ban, requiring the blocking of the cryptocurrency prediction market platform Polymarket, and mandating Google and Apple to remove its app from app stores throughout Argentina. This action stems from an investigation by the Office of the Professional
The NBA is expected to conduct a preliminary vote during the board meeting on March 24-25, officially listing Las Vegas and Seattle as expansion candidate cities. Each new team is estimated to be valued between $7 billion to $10 billion, potentially ranking among the top eight in league revenue imme
Sri Lanka's inaugural Global Gaming Connect Expo recently concluded at the City of Dreams in the capital, Colombo. The two-day event attracted numerous iGaming operators, suppliers, and compliance experts, many of whom came from China's tech industry. The Deputy Minister of Tourism stated in his spe
Philippine-listed gaming technology company PhilWeb Corporation recently announced a strategic partnership with Tiger Resort, the operator of Okada Manila, to launch the online gaming platform "Okada Play". PhilWeb will provide complete system support, including game content, platform technology, cu
Last year, East Timor was once seen as a potential growth point in the Southeast Asian market. This small country, whose regulatory system is not yet fully formed, sent out open signals to the offshore gambling industry at the beginning of 2025, quickly attracting a lot of capital and operators' att
On March 17, two Democratic lawmakers proposed legislation aimed at restricting betting on sensitive government events such as military actions and terrorism. The "Prohibition of Sensitive Operations and Federal Functions Trading Act" would ban prediction markets from offering contracts on governmen
Crown Resorts recently announced plans to cut 200 jobs at its Melbourne property, citing current economic pressures and regulatory requirements. The Melbourne casino currently employs about 13,500 staff, and the company emphasizes that this move is part of broader measures to ensure long-term sustai
The Buenos Aires court recently issued a national ban, ordering the blocking of one of the world's largest prediction market platforms, Polymarket, and mandating Google and Apple to remove its app from app stores across Argentina. This is the first time a Latin American country has taken such measur
The UK Gambling Commission recently announced the appointment of Sue Young as the new Chief Operating Officer. Young joined the regulatory body from HM Revenue & Customs, where she served as the Director of the Debt Management Office. Her extensive public sector experience also includes several seni
Brazilian Senator Eduardo Girão, who has long opposed gambling, proposed Bill No. 1018 this week, aimed at banning specific incentives and retention mechanisms in the iGaming sector, including loyalty programs and cashbacks. The bill seeks to amend Law No. 14,790, which legalized gambling in Decembe
Virginia's efforts to legalize online casinos this year came to an end this week, as lawmakers failed to reconcile differences between House Bill HB 161 and Senate Bill SB 118. The conference committee was unable to resolve the differences between the two bills, causing the proposed iGaming framewor
A comprehensive survey report commissioned by the German Federal Gambling Regulatory Authority shows that the estimated GGR of Germany's illegal online gambling market in 2024 is 547 million euros, an increase of 17% year-on-year. The study also determined that the market channelization rate is 77.0
