Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: CAP and BCAP have revised their guidance to bolster protections for under-18s in gambling and lottery advertising. The 2022 update tightened the appeal standard from “particular” to “strong,” bringing more content under stricter regulatory controls. The latest guidance clarifies issues around social media followers, contexts of appeal, and distinctions in sports content. Guidance Evolves Following Practice and Stakeholder Feedback The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have released updates to their guidance aimed at shielding under-18s from potentially harmful exposure to…

Key Moments: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has started a consultation on Category D gaming machines and bingo premises licensing. The consultation proposes either maintaining or removing the licence exemption for Category D machines. Stakeholders can submit responses until 4 December 2025. Consultation Overview The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has initiated a consultation designed to gather input on regulations governing Category D gaming machines and the licensing approach for bingo premises. This forms part of a broader initiative to update gambling laws to reflect…

Key Moments: 1win Traffic Race runs from October 15, 2025 to January 15, 2026, offering affiliates 333 prizes Affiliates compete for top rewards, including a Rolex Datejust and iPhone 17 Pro Max Winners are named monthly, with results and updates posted on 1win Partners’ official social channels Promotion Overview 1win Partners has unveiled its latest initiative, the 1win Traffic Race, directed at its Revenue Share affiliate base. Running from October 15, 2025 through January 15, 2026, this campaign rewards top-performing partners with a variety of valuable prizes totaling 333 awards.…

Key Moments: Delaware’s three casinos reported $36.4m in total revenue for September, reflecting a 21.3 per cent year-over-year decrease. Revenue at Delaware Park reached $15.3m, down 16.3 per cent compared to the previous year. Bally’s Dover experienced the steepest decline, with revenue dropping 28.1 per cent year-over-year to $11.9m. Revenue Trends Across Delaware Casinos In September, Delaware’s casino industry faced a sharp downturn, as total revenue fell to $36.4m across the state’s three casinos. This marks a 21.3 per cent decrease compared to the same month last year and a…

Key Moments: Flutter Entertainment and the British Horse Racing Authority are jointly organizing the Future of Racing Summit at York Racecourse on February 12, 2026. Tech startups are invited to apply for a chance to pitch solutions to a panel that includes industry experts from both organizations and other stakeholders. The initiative was launched amid ongoing declines in racecourse attendance, with 2024’s total attendance at 4.79 million. Industry Leaders Join Forces for Transformative Event Flutter Entertainment, the group behind Paddy Power and Sky Bet, has partnered with the British Horse…

Key Moments: MGM Resorts International agreed to sell MGM Northfield Park operations to Clairvest Group for $546 million in cash The sale price reflects around 6.6 times Northfield Park’s adjusted EBITDAR of $137 million for the twelve months ended 30 June 2025 The transaction is anticipated to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals Divestment Aligns with Strategic Reshaping MGM Resorts International has announced an agreement to sell its Ohio property, MGM Northfield Park, to private equity funds managed by Clairvest Group. The $546 million cash transaction…

Key Moments: The ACMA directed ISPs to block seven new gambling websites found operating illegally under Australian law The total number of blocked gambling and affiliate sites has reached 1,338 since the first request in November 2019 In the second quarter of this year, the ACMA investigated 292 complaints, identifying 73 services breaching regulations Regulator Adds More Names to Blocked List The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken decisive new steps against unlicensed gambling operations by requiring internet service providers to restrict access to Crown Gold, Maxispin Casino,…

Key Moments: Illegal online gambling operations decreased by 93 percent in the Philippines in Q3 2025 compared to the previous quarter. Collaboration among government agencies and private sector partners played a crucial role in combatting illegal gaming activities. Scam calls increased by 78 percent from July to September 2025, showing a shift in cybercrime trends. Drastic Drop in Illegal Online Gaming Activities Recent data from cybersecurity and analytics firms Gogolook and Whoscall revealed a 93 percent reduction in illegal online gaming operations in the Philippines during the third quarter of…

Key Moments: Brazil’s revised Content Rating System now encompasses digital apps, online platforms, and interactive games A new age category, “Not Recommended for Children Under 6,” has been introduced, expanding the official classification scale to seven levels Digital interactivity, including risks such as algorithmic manipulation and in-app purchases, is now included as a key rating criterion Significant Expansion of Content Rating Coverage Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP), working under the National Secretariat for Digital Rights (Sedigi), has implemented a comprehensive update of the nation’s Content Rating System…

Key Moments: Slotegrator has published a comprehensive report on building online casinos using AI tools ZipDo’s report states that 83% of gambling businesses are projected to use AI for user personalization in 2025 The Slotegrator report outlines both opportunities and limits of AI in iGaming development AI’s Expanding Role in Online Gaming Businesses Artificial intelligence has become a driving force across industries, and the iGaming sector is no exception. With new AI-driven solutions emerging daily, questions arise about just how far this technology can be leveraged – including whether launching…