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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…

Key Moments: Governor Bassey Otu has signed the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency Law 2025, granting new enforcement powers to the CRSLGA. The agency will begin collaborating with Google on October 15, 2025, to monitor and remove unauthorized online betting sites. The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) established an 11% tax on gross gaming income and a ₦100 million ($68,630) annual operator fee, effective from 2026. Regulatory Authority Gains Strength through New Law Cross River State has sharpened its approach to regulating the gaming sector…

Key Moments: GR8 Tech’s ULTIM8 Sportsbook powers BongoBongo’s expansion in key East African markets. BongoBongo pioneers GR8 Tech’s backend API integration for custom frontend experiences. GR8 Tech’s localized technology increased registration-to-deposit conversions by 12% and doubled user retention for an African operator in 2024. Partnership Fuels Growth in East Africa GR8 Tech has entered a strategic partnership with BongoBongo, an iGaming brand with a notable presence in Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, and Kenya. BongoBongo, known for its aggressive growth and precise focus, is driving forward by adopting GR8 Tech’s ULTIM8 Sportsbook…

Key Moments: BETBY reported a 56.07% year-on-year increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for its sportsbook in Q3 2025 Total bets placed on BETBY’s platform rose by 24.92%, while active player numbers increased by 19.45% in Q3 2025 Betby.Games, BETBY’s esports product, achieved an 8.43% year-on-year gain in GGR and an 11.85% rise in active players for the quarter Strong Quarterly Results BETBY, a prominent sportsbook supplier, has announced positive third-quarter results for 2025, underscoring its continued expansion and the ability to generate sustained engagement across its international partner base.…

Key Moments: Vermont achieved a $20 million sports betting handle in September, a 19.8% year-over-year increase Football led wagering with $6.9 million in bets, followed by baseball, tennis, and soccer 13,159 local and 11,047 out-of-state users placed 818,441 bets during the month Robust September Recovery Drives Vermont Market Gains Following a subdued summer, Vermont’s legalized sports betting industry posted a notable rebound in September. According to the Vermont Liquor and Lottery, the state’s total sports betting handle hit $20 million. This figure reflects a 19.8% increase compared to the same…

Key Moments: Hub88 and Live88 have obtained gaming-related vendor licenses from the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) Live88 is set to become the first licensed online live casino studio in the United Arab Emirates Both brands will maintain research and development activities in Tallinn, Estonia Regulatory Approvals Open UAE Market Access Hub88 and Live88 have been granted gaming-related vendor licenses by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), an independent authority under the UAE Federal Government. This regulatory approval enables these two B2B brands from Yolo Group to…