The Swedes continue to take their battle against unlicensed operators very seriously. The latest step towards cleaning up the Swedish gambling market is that Spelinspektionen (The Gambling Authorities) will be getting more funding, targeted for this specific area. The additional funds will give them more power as well as resources to monitor the sector. A […]
Sweden Shows a Decrease in Risky Gambling Behavior in 2023
It’s a tough world out there and the recent inflation, electricity prices, increased interest rates and a higher overall cost of living is causing concern for a lot of households. Because of these types of situations, there’s an increased vulnerability that can lead to more people developing gambling problems. In Sweden, this is something that […]
Spanish Operators Risk Up to €50 Million in Fines With New Rules
There has been a lot of development in the online casino industry over the years with more countries opening up their doors for business. Spain still has a very strict and one of the safest gambling markets in Europe, with a gambling problem rate of less than 1%. This doesn’t mean the government doesn’t continue […]
Big Africa Summit Wants to Reunite the African iGaming Industry
At the end of this month Johannesburg, South Africa, will be hosting the 9th edition of BiG Africa Summit. The focus this year is to give the attendees a “glimpse into the continent’s bright future” and reunite the African igaming industry. Important Presentations and Discussions BiG Africa Summit 2023 is hoping to be a one-stop-shop […]
July 1st Will Be the End of Gambling Advertising in Belgium
Belgium is one of the countries that has come down the hardest on the gambling industry over the last year. It began in early 2022 when the Belgian government decided to impose limits on the gambling taking place inside newsagents. It didn’t take long until they also came after the online casinos by implementing a […]
Behind the Scenes of Illegal Gambling Rings
Today I’m going to explore the seedy underworld of illegal gambling rings! From secret high-stakes poker games in smoky back rooms to underground casinos hidden in plain sight, these shadowy operations are the stuff of legends. But what drives their existence? What motivates gamblers to risk everything in these clandestine dens of vice? Join me […]
Las Vegas Is Preparing for a Spectacular 2023
Everyone knows that Las Vegas is far from new to record-breaking performances in all areas of entertainment and gambling. For the second consecutive year, Sin City has set an all-time record for gaming revenue. As great as that is for the gambling community as a whole, it looks like we can expect even bigger things […]
New York Is Making Moves Towards Legalizing Online Casinos
After New Jersey became the first state to allow online casinos in 20123, state after state is following suit after seeing the benefits. One of the biggest benefits is of course the monthly tax revenues that are in the millions. The New York State Gaming Commission approved online sports betting in January 2022. Despite the […]
Where Is the Gambling Industry Going In 2023?
No other name is as associated with making predictions about the world like Nostradamus and I for one wish I could channel some of his powers. Making predictions about the casino industry can be just as hard as the actual gambling itself. With everything that’s been going in the world in the way of politics […]
Big Changes Coming for Curaçao Licensed Casinos
There’s a chance that some casinos are starting to shake in their boots as there are things brewing on the horizon. Why Curacao? Malta, Isle of Man and Curacao are some of the most popular landing spots for an online casino to get its gaming license. The biggest reason why operators chose these destinations is […]