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The World Lottery Association (WLA) has announced the UAE Lottery as its latest member, following the latter’s official launch last year. Operated by The Game and licenced by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE Lottery now marks a significant milestone in its international presence, with the membership offering collaboration with over 150 lotteries and more than...

France continues to consider the regulation of online casino gambling. France.- The French gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has confirmed in its annual report that it has contributed to a consultation with the government on the possible legalisation of online casino gaming in France. The government had planned to legalise the vertical this year, but proposals were postp...

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is preparing for a leadership transition at its Industry Forum, with Chair Nick Rust set to step down at the end of November following a two-year tenure. A new appointment is expected in the coming months as the Forum continues its role in shaping regulatory discussions and interpreting industry responses to the Gambling Review White Paper. Rust was appointed...

June 24, 2025
New rule aims to ensure fair access to Fast Play games and uphold prize integrity for all players statewide. PHOENIX – The Arizona Lotte...
June 21, 2025
CA Action Portends End of US Sweeps Casino Operations  A bill introduced today with the backing of the California Nations Indian Gaming ...
June 19, 2025
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has imposed a AU$4 million (US$2.6 million) fine on gambling giant Tabcorp for s...
June 20, 2025
The Sports Wagering Council has fined Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag. US.- The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has fined offshore...
June 19, 2025
Likening gambling to a ‘razorblade’, the CEO of Uganda’s national lotteries and gaming regulator has warned of heavier consequences for t...
June 20, 2025
Industry looks to pivot to enforcement against unregulated sites three years after market launch Ontario market still has 16%-17% of...
June 12, 2025
The Swedish gambling regulator says it has cracked down on influencers using Twitch to promote unregulated gambling content. Spelinspekt...
June 9, 2025
TRENTON (June 4, 2025) – The New Jersey Lottery has announced a Notice of Proposal to amend rules governing the regulation of registered ...
June 12, 2025
The current ban will be expanded to include more restrictions for licensees. Sweden.- The government proposed a new expanded ban on gamb...
June 3, 2025
On [June 2], the world learned of the election of Poland’s new president – Karol Nawrocki. What does this mean for the gambling industry?...
June 4, 2025
Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has provided igaming operators with new guidance on practices to identify an...
June 6, 2025
The KSA says it wants a more open and flexible relationship with the gaming industry. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kan...
June 6, 2025
A recent study conducted by Belgian market research agency DataSynergy, at the request of the Belgian Gaming Commission (KSC), has reveal...
May 28, 2025
Hundreds of companies connected to Indiana’s sports betting industry will no longer need to hold state licenses beginning July 1, followi...
May 30, 2025
The UK Gambling Commission has unveiled a new and improved Consumer Voice framework, marking a significant step forward in how the regula...
May 31, 2025
A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott. The Senate Frida...
May 22, 2025
Findings from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain: Statistics on gambling participation CLICK HERE TO READ
May 12, 2025
The chairwoman of L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux spoke to Focus Gaming News about the regulator’s strategy to keep pace with new forms of ...
May 15, 2025
Let’s picture this scenario… A player loses a significant sum of money to an online casino operating out of Curaçao. Unaware of legal cir...
May 13, 2025
France’s gambling sector recorded a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €14 billion ($15.9 billion) in 2024, reinforcing its status as the four...
May 9, 2025
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined 14 online operators a total of €77m for offering services without a licence, in the latest crackdown...
May 7, 2025
Spooniker, a subsidiary operator of the French gambling giant FDJ United’s Kindred Group, has been hit with a SEK 10m (£778k) penalty in ...
May 9, 2025
France’s gambling sector recorded a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €14 billion ($15.9 billion) in 2024, reinforcing its status as the four...
May 9, 2025
Online gambling in Great Britain posted solid growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in online slots, while in...
May 1, 2025
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is tightening its regulations on sports wagering, advancing a rule that would prohibit the use of credit ...
May 2, 2025
IGT has secured approval as a gaming supplier in the United Arab Emirates, as the UAE regulator partners with its counterpart in New Jers...
May 2, 2025
The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has announced a new MOU with the US state of New Jersey’s gaming enforce...