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Key Moments: Regulating the Game has selected Evive Australia as the first innovation to appear at Pitch! during its annual Sydney gathering. The event is scheduled for 9 March 2026 at the Sydney Opera House, as part of the sixth edition of the international RTG conference. Evive Australia has developed an app aimed at providing personalized support for individuals looking to change their gambling habits or seek assistance for gambling-related harm. Pitch! to Spotlight Gambling Harm Prevention Innovation Regulating the Game (RTG) revealed that Evive Australia will open the Pitch!…

Key Moments: Kalshi achieved $1.3 billion in trading volume in September 2025, claiming 62% of global market share Polymarket reached 450,000 monthly active traders in January 2025, up 91% from October 2024 The U.S. is witnessing 74 percent of gambling activity deemed illegal, with 26 percent legal Rising Influence of Prediction Market Platforms Prediction markets are carving out a prominent space in the U.S. financial landscape. Platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket have quickly transitioned from niche operations to significant drivers of event-focused investment activity. This momentum is underscored by robust…

Key Moments: The B2B Accreditation Framework became effective on October 2. Companies that apply before December 31, 2025, are eligible for a three-year initial accreditation period. Foreign content providers not accredited by March 31, 2026, risk being removed from licensed platforms. Overview of Accreditation Measures The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has initiated a comprehensive B2B Accreditation Framework aimed at standardizing the involvement of third-party suppliers in the iGaming sector. The new framework imposes mandatory accreditation for gaming affiliates, game content providers, and support service providers that work with…

Key Moments: Shacks Evolution Studios has partnered with Moja Group Inc., owner of Mojabet, to transform Africa’s online gambling landscape. The collaboration features the exclusive release of Mojawheel and Moja Citadel, customized for Mojabet users. Shacks Evolution Studios’ instant games portfolio is now available to players in multiple African markets. Strategic Partnership Overview Shacks Evolution Studios has revealed a new strategic alliance with Moja Group Inc., the parent company of Mojabet, a prominent online betting platform in Africa. This partnership is designed to revolutionize digital gaming in Africa by offering…

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Key Moments: Slovak opposition lawmakers have criticized recent reductions in the flat-rate levy on gambling devices, claiming a loss of approximately €52 million annually for the state budget Calls have been made to shift Slovakia’s tax regime closer to Austria and Poland, where GGR taxes stand at 30% and 50% respectively Opposition states that gambling expenditures reached €1.5 billion last year, with staking quadrupling in recent years Political Backlash Against Gambling Tax Cuts In Slovakia, members of the opposition are demanding stricter taxation on land-based gambling following the government’s decision…

Key Moments: In 2025, U.S. horse betting relies on the pari-mutuel system via Advance Deposit Wagering platforms European markets, particularly the UK and Ireland, feature fixed odds and dynamic betting exchanges United States operates under a fragmented regulatory model, while Europe maintains a unified regulatory approach Contrasting Betting Mechanisms The structure of online horse betting in 2025 remains defined by significant differences between the United States and Europe. The foundation of each market is shaped by its predominant betting model, with the U.S. favoring pari-mutuel wagering and Europe embracing fixed…

Key Moments: Senator Marty Deacon reintroduced Bill S-211 to establish national sports betting advertising standards Public opinion polls have shown strong support for curbing gambling advertisements in Canada The Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications advanced Bill S-211 to its third reading Legislative Action Accelerates Momentum around regulating sports betting advertising in Canada has increased as Senator Marty Deacon has once again brought forward a bill aimed at establishing national standards. Bill S-211 comes after the earlier Bill S-269 failed to progress when the previous legislative session ended with…

Key Moments: WSOPE 2026 is scheduled for March 31 to April 12, marking its Prague debut at the Hilton Prague Hotel. The 2025 series in Rozvadov featured 15 bracelet events and a €20 million guaranteed prize pool, concluding with 659 main event entries. Ownership of WSOP transitioned in October 2024 when Caesars sold the brand to NSUS Group, parent of GGPoker, for $500 million. WSOPE to Make First Appearance in Prague The World Series of Poker Europe is set to relocate to Prague in 2026, introducing a spring schedule for…

Key Moments: RocketPlay Casino conducted a community project to capture firsthand player experiences in online gaming Approximately 1500 survey responses revealed unique routines, rituals, and motivations among users The collected insights have been compiled into a private RocketWisdom book, not yet planned for public release From Numbers to Narratives: A New Kind of Gaming Insight In the world of iGaming, metrics such as deposits, retention, and conversion rates are commonly used to gauge performance. However, RocketPlay Casino has recently taken a different approach by spotlighting the personal and emotional aspects…