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Key Moments: A 2025 study from the University of Bergen surveyed 9,000 Norwegian youths aged 12 to 17 27.7% purchased loot boxes and 15.5% engaged in skin betting in the past year 7.1% of respondents met criteria for gambling problems, while 15% showed problematic gaming Research Uncovers Risky Overlap Between Gaming and Gambling A recent analysis from Spillforsk at the University of Bergen has highlighted a notable correlation between gaming elements – like loot boxes and skin betting – and increased gambling-related challenges among young people in Norway. Demographics and…

Key Moments: Cubeia plans to host a VIP poker showdown with two renowned football players for industry attendees at Stand 2R10 during ICE Barcelona 2025. A special raffle on the event’s opening day will select participants to compete against the football stars and win unique prizes. Cubeia will showcase its expanding Originals portfolio, including Chicken Cross Tower, Multiplier Roulette, Baccarat, Blackjack, and Snakes. Exclusive Poker Showdown with World-Class Athletes Attendees at ICE Barcelona 2025 will have the chance to experience a poker match like no other, as Cubeia brings two…

Key Moments: Andrew Rhodes has stated that growing use of cryptocurrencies among younger people is creating increased pressure around crypto gambling regulation. Rhodes indicated that government decision-making is needed on licensing, noting that a once-distant challenge is now expected within 18 to 24 months. The Gambling Commission has recently suspended nine licenses and has warned operators to expect more enforcement with no advance warnings. Crypto Gambling and Demographic Change Andrew Rhodes, CEO of the British Gambling Commission, has stated during his annual CEO Briefing that governments will soon need to…

Key Moments: Malaysia’s regulator reported that up to 10 percent of Meta’s 2024 revenue originated from ads tied to scams and illegal gambling. Authorities in Malaysia submitted over 157,000 requests for ad removals and nearly 45,000 takedown requests related specifically to gambling content between January and early November 2025. The regulator proposed a new public safety and harm rating system alongside mandatory transparency reports for online platforms. Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies Malaysia’s communications regulator has escalated its investigation into Meta following reports that the company derived a significant portion of its…

Key Moments: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has signaled potential support for scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget. A proposal backed by over 100 Labour MPs and the Liberal Democrat Party seeks to lift remote gaming duty and slot machine duty to 50%, and general betting duty on non-racing bets to 25%. The gambling sector has expressed concerns that higher taxes may channel revenue toward unlicensed operators, citing the Netherlands as an example. Child Poverty and the Gambling Tax Debate Proposals from the Social Market Foundation and…

Key Moments: Total gross gaming revenue (GGR) for Q3 2025 stood at PHP 94.51 billion (€1.56 billion), representing a slight year-on-year decrease E-Games segment surged 17.4 percent year-on-year to PHP 41.95 billion (€693 million), making up nearly half of Q3 GGR Revenue declines were noted across PAGCOR-operated casinos, licenced private casinos, and bingo operations Revenue Performance and Regulatory Impact The Philippine gaming industry experienced a modest slowdown in the third quarter of 2025, coming off a robust first half that saw record-breaking revenues fueled by digital growth. Data from the…

Key Moments: ONJN committed €5 million to the new ‘Conscious and Free’ social program Draft regulations for the initiative are due within 30 days, open to agencies and NGOs Regulator continues digital overhaul with data systems, self-exclusion, and a modern operator portal ONJN Shifts Focus to Community Projects Vlad-Cristian Soare, head of Romania’s National Gambling Regulatory Authority (ONJN), provided an overview of the organization’s first six months under its current direction. After fulfilling mandatory legal duties, ONJN is moving forward with social initiatives, starting with the impending launch of the…

Key Moments: The Department of Internal Affairs has formally ordered 20Bet to suspend all advertising targeting New Zealanders. Regulators stressed that both direct and indirect marketing efforts by offshore operators are prohibited under the Gambling Act 2003. Authorities are considering closer cooperation with global tech firms to prevent non-compliant gambling ads from reaching New Zealand audiences. Regulator Moves to Block Overseas Gambling Promotion The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has taken decisive action against 20Bet, an offshore betting operator based in Cyprus, instructing the company to stop advertising its sportsbook…

Key Moments: Booming Games’ slot portfolio has been fully incorporated into SportPesa’s platform SportPesa’s customers can now play popular titles including ‘Burning Classic’, ‘Gold Gold Gold’, and ‘Cash Pig’ The partnership marks a major step for Booming Games as it expands within the African gaming market Strategic Collaboration Expands Gaming Options Booming Games has achieved a significant expansion milestone by partnering with SportPesa, a prominent operator in Africa. This collaboration has established seamless access to Booming Games’ portfolio for players on the SportPesa platform across the continent. Diverse Range of…

Key Moments: DraftKings reported a 4% year-over-year revenue increase in the third quarter, reaching $1.14 billion Monthly unique payers climbed to 3.6 million, up 2% overall and 6% excluding Jackpocket DraftKings signed an exclusive multi-year partnership to become ESPN’s “Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider” from December 2025 Revenue Continues Upward Trend Amid Investment in Growth DraftKings posted a 4% increase in third-quarter revenue, generating $1.14 billion compared to $1.09 billion in the same period last year. The company stated that this performance was the result of ongoing healthy customer engagement,…