Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: Tim Miller highlighted that fewer than 50% of British local authorities conducted required slot machine inspections after collecting licensing fees. The UK Gambling Commission reported issuing 344 cease and desist orders since April 2025, while tackling over 45,000 unlicensed gambling URLs and 235 illegal gambling websites. Miller revealed slot revenues increased following the implementation of the £5 stake limit, contradicting industry predictions of widespread losses. Inspections Largely Overlooked by Councils The executive director of the UK Gambling Commission, Tim Miller, recently brought attention to a widespread lapse among…

Key Moments: PAGCOR withheld over PHP200 million (approx. US$3.5 million) in casino winnings from government officials during the first seven months of 2025. Agency enforced a ban preventing government personnel from gambling in licensed casinos and refused all appeals for withheld winnings. The crackdown also extended to online gambling, with new measures targeting digital payment access and staff participation. Heightened Scrutiny at Philippine Casinos The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has executed a strict clampdown during the first seven months of 2025, stopping over PHP200 million, or about US$3.5…

Key Moments: CT Interactive has certified 20 additional games for Romania, reaching a total of 101 titles available in the market. Newly certified games include Lucky Clover 10 and 20 Mega Star, both already demonstrating player engagement internationally. The company’s new Buy Bonus product line is being introduced in Romania, featuring five fresh titles with enhanced bonus features. Portfolio Expansion in Romania CT Interactive has expanded its footprint in the regulated Romanian iGaming sector by obtaining certification for 20 new games. With this development, the company’s total number of certified…

Key Moments: Baroness Twycross announced at the Gambling Reform Summit that she aims to promote sector growth while enhancing consumer protection measures. Attendees at the summit challenged the notion that industry expansion can align with efforts to minimize gambling harms. The government has introduced a statutory levy with an independent governance structure to oversee fair and effective allocation of funds. Balancing Industry Expansion and Player Safety At the Gambling Reform Summit, Baroness Twycross, the UK’s minister for gambling, outlined her determination to maintain both the growth of the gambling sector…

Key Moments: 40% of the Peruvian population has participated in sports betting, as shown by the August 2025 Activa Research study. 78% of bettors in Peru place wagers online, with 36% choosing mobile apps and 42% opting for websites. Average bet amounts vary by location and demographic, reaching PEN 161.1 for bettors aged 45-59 and PEN 172.8 among A-level socioeconomic groups. Insights Into Peruvian Sports Betting Participation A recent study from Activa Research, carried out in August 2025 and titled “Radiografía del Cliente de Apuestas Deportivas,” highlights the scope of…

Key Moments: Kalshi has notified the CFTC about new parlay-style contracts targeting NFL events, aiming for a 4 September debut. Recent lawsuits from tribal interests question the legality of non-tribal entities offering sports event contracts. xAI’s Grok chatbot is set to assist Kalshi users by providing real-time market analysis for trading decisions. Upcoming Product Launch and Regulatory Framework Kalshi, a regulated prediction exchange, is preparing to introduce parlay-format event contracts designed to let users trade on multiple outcomes simultaneously. In recent communications with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Kalshi…

Key Moments: Aff.Tech has been shortlisted for two major awards at the upcoming Affiliate Leaders Awards. The newly introduced Agent Management System aims to centralize operator control of offline and online networks. Aff.Tech will present its latest developments at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, including features designed for cost efficiency. Awards Recognition Highlights Aff.Tech’s Industry Progress Aff.Tech reached the finals in two key categories at the Affiliate Leaders Awards: “Affiliate Management Platform of the Year” and “Affiliate Technology of the Year”. CEO Mariia Shmelova sees these honors as proof of…

Key Moments: Bragg Gaming Group has appointed Matej Filipancic as its new Global Sales Director, effective immediately. Filipancic returns to Bragg, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at GiG and within Bragg itself. His role is designed to align commercial strategy with innovation, strengthening Bragg’s presence in regulated markets. Leadership Expansion to Support Global Growth Bragg Gaming Group has announced the appointment of Matej Filipancic as Global Sales Director, a newly established position intended to advance the company’s commercial initiatives and further its international expansion. Based in the organization’s Ljubljana…

Key Moments: The Gambling Commission has implemented significant changes following the 2023 White Paper, including new financial checks and tighter age-verification rules. From April to early August, regulators issued 344 Cease and Desist notices and reported 45,674 URLs to search engines, resulting in the removal of 30,605 URLs. The Commission emphasized a commitment to evidence-based evaluation and highlighted ongoing collaboration with other authorities and organizations. Recent Regulatory Developments The Gambling Commission detailed recent advancements achieved under the current regulatory reform agenda in Britain. Following the publication of the Gambling Act…

Key Moments: Detroit Lions have designated BetMGM as their inaugural official sports betting partner. BetMGM has introduced two Lions-themed casino games, Motor City Slingo and Gridiron Goal. The Lions hold an 11.8% handle for Super Bowl winner wagers at BetMGM, ranking behind only the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles. Strategic Collaboration Expands Fan Engagement The Detroit Lions have entered into their first-ever official sports betting partnership by aligning with BetMGM, just as the NFL season is set to begin. This multi-faceted agreement features co-branded content and in-game marketing activations. As…