Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: Brazil’s betting and online gaming market generated BRL5.89 billion (US$1.18 billion) in tax revenue during the first five months of 2026 Tax collections between January and May rose almost 86% year-on-year compared to 2025 Brazilian bettors transferred nearly BRL510 million (US$102 million) to licensed platforms from the start of the World Cup until 25 June Sustained Revenue Surge in Early 2026 Brazil’s regulated betting market has experienced significant expansion in early 2026, as sports betting and online gaming together contributed BRL5.89 billion (US$1.18 billion) to government coffers in…

Key Moments: The French National Assembly adopted a bill including provisions for gambling loss limits for 18 to 25 year-olds on 29 June 2026 The proposal would empower the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) to restrict young adults’ gambling losses, deposits, and stakes for up to one year The provision is expected to take effect on 1 January 2027, subject to further legislative progress Regulatory Shift Targets Gambling Losses for Young Adults The National Assembly of France has advanced a bill that may dramatically affect the country’s online gambling and…

Key Moments: Light & Wonder has launched Galeforce Studio in Bulgaria to expand its creative operations across EMEA. Bulgaria’s regulated gaming market is projected to generate approximately $600 million in Gross Gaming Revenue this year. Growth in iGaming across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa is driven by mobile adoption, esports, and localized content strategies. Strategic Move to Bolster Regional Capacity Light & Wonder has introduced Galeforce Studio, a dedicated game development facility in Bulgaria, as part of its ongoing efforts to grow its creative footprint within Europe, the Middle…

Key Moments: Spelpaus now features a new 10-day suspension option for Swedish players Operators will be required to verify self-exclusion status in real time starting 1 August Leadership transition underway as Peter Knutsson takes over as Director General of Spelinspektionen Short-Term Self-Exclusion Option Debuts Swedish gamblers have gained increased flexibility with the addition of a 10-day timeout in the Spelpaus national self-exclusion registry. This new option enables individuals to pause their betting activities across every licensed gambling outlet in the country without the need to commit to lengthy exclusions. Previously,…

Key Moments: Online casino revenue rose to 4.3 billion kroner in 2025, capturing 38% of Denmark’s gambling market Average gambling spend per adult decreased to 2,356 kroner in 2025 68,026 people registered with Denmark’s self-exclusion system by the end of 2025 Online Casinos Surpass Lotteries for the First Time The latest annual report from Denmark’s gambling regulator confirms that online casinos became the country’s top gambling sector in 2025, overtaking lotteries for the first time. Gross gaming revenue (BSI) for the entire Danish gambling market totaled 11.5 billion kroner, slightly…

Key Moments: The online gambling sector has long battled credibility concerns due to biased and commission-driven reviews. GamblingSites.com has introduced the Jackpot Meter, employing third-party data to produce dual rating scores for gambling sites. Sites are classified into three categories based on ratings: All-In Jackpot Certified (85%+), Jackpot Certified (60%-84%), or Bust (below 60%). Persistent Skepticism Surrounds iGaming Reviews Since the late 1990s, online gambling has experienced rapid expansion, leading to a crowded marketplace and information channels heavily shaped by affiliate marketing tactics. Many websites prioritized commissions, resulting in skewed…

Key Moments: Doubling the machine games duty from 20% to 40% is projected to bring in between £275m and £458m in extra annual revenue Polling from the Social Market Foundation finds that 43% of voters would support higher taxes on adult gaming centers Industry groups have warned that the proposal could lead to closures, job losses, and increased activity among unregulated operators Tax Hike Proposed for High Stakes Gambling Venues Adult gaming centers, now a dominant force on many British high streets, could see a substantial rise in taxation under…

Key Moments: Gaming Corps has signed a direct distribution agreement with Jupiter Gaming, enabling its portfolio across multiple UK-facing casino brands. Jupiter Gaming Limited now operates under its own UK Gambling Commission licence (account 67098), with all permissions effective from 28 August 2025 and no listed regulatory actions. Gaming Corps reported SEK 12.7 million in net sales in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of approximately 29% year over year. Agreement Details and Content Launch Gaming Corps has formalized a content partnership with Jupiter Gaming, making its range of…

Key Moments: Suspicious transactions in the iGaming sector have increased 4.5 times from early 2025 to early 2026 The average value of flagged transactions has grown from just under $4,000 to about $6,500 Fraudulent verification attempts comprised 1.53% of all checks in Q1 2026, up 18% year-over-year Surge in Fraudulent Activity Challenging Operators Fraud is swiftly becoming more costly and difficult to detect within the gambling industry, as AI-driven schemes boost both the frequency and sophistication of attacks. Recent figures from Sumsub, a provider of identity verification solutions, have shown…