Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: Lottery sellers have called on the government to raise the Spanish Christmas Lottery tenth ticket price from €20 to €25 for the 2025 festive season. The National Association of Provincial Associations of Lottery Administrators (ANAPAL) has requested that the commission be increased from 4.5% to 6%. Authorities have begun assessing the economic implications of these potential adjustments and are conducting a market study to support their review. Pressure Mounts for Updated Ticket Pricing Across Spain, retailers are seeking relief from rising costs. As a result, they are now…

Key Moments: Bill 5.076/2025 proposes doubling the online gambling house tax rate from 12% to 24% The Finance and Taxation Committee (CFT) has scheduled an urgent vote for Wednesday, October 22 Industry representatives warn that higher taxes may drive bettors to unlicensed platforms Momentum Builds Behind Tax Hike Legislation Brazilian lawmakers are rapidly advancing Bill 5.076/2025, a measure that would raise the tax rate for online gambling houses from 12% to 24%. The Finance and Taxation Committee (CFT) has called for an expedited vote on Wednesday, October 22, aiming to…

Key Moments: Fish & Chips launched as a new slot studio inspired by British culture The company has joined the YGG Masters program with Yggdrasil as its distributor Fish & Chips’ first games are expected to go live in January 2026 New Studio Launches with British Flavor Fish & Chips has officially debuted in the iGaming space, positioning itself with a distinct focus on British entertainment. The studio’s creative approach is centered on three values: Britishness, Levity, and Nostalgia. Through these, Fish & Chips seeks to provide slot games that…

Key Moments: QTech Games has launched CT Interactive’s portfolio across its platform. The partnership gives QTech Games customers access to over 200 CT Interactive games. CT Interactive is now poised to expand its distribution in emerging markets through QTech Games. Enhanced Content Selection for QTech Games Clients QTech Games has implemented the content of CT Interactive, a development that gives its operator clients a wider range of innovative slot games and a mix of classic and unconventional titles. Moreover, this move reinforces QTech’s strategy to diversify content and appeal to…

Key Moments: The Mill Adventure has successfully achieved platform homologation in Portugal as part of its licensing with an operator partner. The company has introduced enhanced compliance features, including advanced player status management and reinforced AML protocols tailored to SRIJ guidelines. With Portugal added, the platform is now approved to operate in several regulated markets, expanding its European footprint. Expansion into Portugal Cements European Presence The Mill Adventure, a technology-centric iGaming platform provider, has solidified its reach within Europe by meeting all homologation requirements in Portugal. This accomplishment formed part…

Key Moments: Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital reported US$1.04 billion in online gambling deposits from January to June 2025. Gambling-related transactions reached Rp927 trillion (US$56.8 billion) between 2017 and early 2025, with nearly Rp925 billion (US$56.7 million) in assets seized. Government suspended benefits for 603,000 welfare recipients involved in online gambling and launched a three-part disruption strategy. Escalating Scale of Illegal Online Gambling Data released by Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) shows that illegal online gambling deposits totaled US$1.04 billion over the first half of 2025. This…

Key Moments: LuckyStreak began providing Play’n GO’s slot games through its LuckyConnect aggregation platform. Play’n GO’s portfolio, consisting of more than 400 premium titles, is now accessible to LuckyConnect clients across 35+ regulated markets. All new Play’n GO releases are automatically synced for LuckyConnect users, enhancing operational efficiency and access. Partnership Overview LuckyStreak has introduced a significant update to its iGaming aggregation services through a partnership with Play’n GO, regarded as a leading tier 1 games developer. This agreement enables LuckyStreak to deliver a wide range of Play’n GO’s top-performing…

Key Moments: Northern Lights Gaming has appointed Ed Pattman as Head of Studio Ed Pattman co-founded the company in 2017 and has overseen game development as Game Producer Chris Loftus has become CEO following Andrew Goodale’s departure Leadership Restructuring at Northern Lights Gaming Northern Lights Gaming, a prominent online slot developer, has appointed Ed Pattman as its new Head of Studio. This move reflects a significant shift in the company’s executive lineup, following the departure of co-founder Andrew Goodale. Chris Loftus has stepped into the role of CEO during this…

Key Moments: NBA commissioner Adam Silver has advocated for unified federal regulation of US gambling. The NBA has urged licensed betting operators to limit prop bets involving two-way players. Silver emphasized concerns over player safety and the impact of betting-related fan behavior. Push for National Betting Standards The recent surge in sports betting across the United States has prompted NBA commissioner Adam Silver to reiterate the need for consistent, nationwide oversight. Commissioner Silver warned that the current patchwork approach of state-level regulations exposes the NBA to heightened risks of manipulation…

Key Moments: The OYO Las Vegas hotel-casino experienced a cyberattack between January 8 and January 11, impacting roughly 4,700 individuals. OYO Hotels accused Highgate Hotels Inc. of contract breaches and “clear negligence” in managing the incident. The breach resulted in leaked personal and financial data, with OYO officially reporting the incident on September 18. Details of the Cyberattack The OYO Las Vegas hotel-casino, situated across Tropicana Avenue from the MGM Grand, was the target of a cyberattack earlier this year. According to recently revealed court documents from a New York…