Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: An October 6 court filing shows Amazon and the plaintiff have continued settlement discussions after mediation sessions in June and September 2025. Plaintiff Sean Horn alleges Amazon facilitated illegal gambling by distributing social casino games through its Appstore and collecting a 30 percent commission on transactions. A possible settlement may include user refunds, changes to app store policies, or increased transparency in in-app purchases. Overview of the Dispute A legal confrontation between Sean Horn and Amazon has drawn significant attention within tech and gaming circles. The core issue…

Key Moments: Anjouan overhauled its regulatory system in 2023, creating a unified and transparent framework for iGaming licenses. More than 850 licensees are now operating across over 2,000 live websites worldwide under Anjouan’s jurisdiction. The jurisdiction’s single-license model covers multiple iGaming verticals and features a tax-neutral approach. Anjouan’s Rapid Emergence in the iGaming Sector Once relatively unknown in the global gaming market, Anjouan has evolved into a prominent destination for iGaming licenses. Situated in the Comoros archipelago, the island has witnessed a significant transformation following a major regulatory reform in…

Key Moments: Romanian legislators have introduced a draft law to closely align gambling operations with the tourism sector in 56 nationally recognized resort towns. The proposal highlights economic benefits such as job creation, increased VAT revenue, and tax incentives for local communities oriented toward tourism. Questions remain regarding social protections and effective regulation, particularly in managing gambling-related risks among visitors and local populations. Legislative Push to Link Gambling and Tourism Romania’s lawmakers are considering a new approach that positions gambling as a catalyst within the nation’s tourism framework. Under a…

Key Moments: Wild Tokyo achieved a +134% year-over-year increase, surpassing all competitors in growth Crypto-oriented platforms BetFury and SmokAce expanded by +74%, reflecting the market’s growing crypto adoption Compliance and player-centric experience became decisive factors as the market matured in 2025 Competitive Gains: Who Is Winning in Canada’s Dynamic iGaming Market? The Canadian iGaming sector has rapidly evolved, establishing itself as a vibrant and highly competitive market, especially following regulatory innovations driven by Ontario. International heavyweights and new entrants are now competing for players, leveraging smart strategies and distinct brand…

Key Moments: BETER received a Vendor Minor License from the Colorado Division of Gaming. ESportsBattle tournaments and Setka Cup table tennis are now available to Colorado customers via bet365. This development marks BETER’s second regulatory approval in the U.S., following New Jersey earlier this year. Regulatory Progress in Colorado BETER, known for its instant-betting content and real-time data solutions for esports and sports, has been awarded a Vendor Minor License by the Colorado Division of Gaming. This approval allows BETER to provide its suite of live data and streaming products…

Key Moments: Blask reported that a hybrid title reached the top 10 most popular casino games in the Netherlands for the first time during H1 2025. Crash and hybrid games represented over 50% of overall player interest in India during the first half of the year. South Africa’s leading casino game by share of interest continues to be a crash title. Significant Growth for Crash and Hybrid Genres Crash and hybrid games have recorded strong growth across both emerging and established gaming jurisdictions in H1, as these genres increasingly overtake…

Key Moments: GKL posted casino revenue of KRW34.8 billion (US$25 million) in September 2025, a 0.8 percent decrease from August but a 1.4 percent rise year-on-year. Table game turnover grew 0.6 percent month-on-month in September, while machine game turnover dropped 12.4 percent compared with August. Year-to-date casino sales for 2025 reached KRW318.7 billion (US$229 million), down 10.9 percent from the previous year. Monthly Revenue Trends Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), operator of foreigner-exclusive casinos in South Korea, released its financial results for September 2025, showing largely consistent casino revenue levels. The…

Key Moments: Stake deployed passkey login, leveraging the FIDO protocol, across its betting platform The passkey system eliminates traditional passwords in favor of biometric or PIN authentication Stake started introducing this feature in mid-September, with users able to activate it through account settings Stake Ushers in Passwordless Authentication Stake has launched passkey login for its online casino and sportsbook, incorporating FIDO-based authentication technology to protect users from phishing and simplify the sign-in process. The company counts itself among the first significant global iGaming platforms to enable passwordless access for its…

Key Moments: Regulating the Game (RTG) has opened expressions of interest for the last available Conference Chair role for its 2026 event. The 2026 conference is set for 9 to 11 March at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. RTG 2026 will introduce new events, including the inaugural RTG Global Awards & Gala Dinner. Call for Final Conference Chair The internationally recognized Regulating the Game (RTG) conference has begun the search for its final Conference Chair for the 2026 event in Sydney. The conference is scheduled to take place from 9 to 11…

Key Moments: The Crime in India 2023 report listed Goa with the highest gambling-related crime rate in the nation at 42.7 per 100,000 residents Goa registered 673 cases under the Gambling Act in 2023, leading states such as Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Law enforcement in Goa intensified actions against both traditional and online gambling, including operations targeting matka bookies and blocking illegal websites Goa Registers the Highest Gambling Crime Rate According to recent data from the Crime in India 2023 report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Goa has…