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Key Moments: France’s gambling market achieved €5.7bn ($6.7bn) in gross gaming revenue in H1 2025, increasing 3.5% year-over-year. FDJ United recorded a 458% online revenue increase to €700m after acquiring Kindred in October 2024. Online sports betting generated 69% of digital gross gaming revenue, while poker revenue fell 4% to €246m. Market Performance in H1 2025 The French gambling sector has maintained its growth trajectory in the first half of 2025, as the latest report from the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) highlights. While total gross gaming revenue reached €5.7bn…

Key Moments: EveryMatrix platform now provides customers with access to Xtremepush’s AI-powered CRM and loyalty services Operators can leverage real-time data, hyper-personalized messaging, and gamification features Xtremepush will roll out additional services, including Agentic AI, after a successful launch phase Strategic Collaboration Strengthens Customer Engagement EveryMatrix clients around the globe are now able to utilize the full suite of Xtremepush’s CRM and loyalty marketing capabilities, following a new partnership between the two companies. This integration brings enhanced engagement tools and advanced gamification features to EveryMatrix’s proprietary platform, designed to support…

Key Moments: Rwanda’s updated gambling tax regime began in September 2025, targeting both revenue generation and harm reduction. The net gaming tax increased from 13 percent to 40 percent, with the withholding tax on winnings raised from 15 percent to 25 percent. Operators and regulators have outlined enhanced responsible gaming measures, including account monitoring and addiction support. Heightened Taxation and Its Purpose With the rollout of Rwanda’s revised gambling tax structure in September 2025, officials underscored that the move serves not only as a fiscal tool but also as a…

Key Moments: Hiawatha Horse Park has announced its casino will close in March 2026 as the OSARP program ends. Gateway Casino Sarnia hosts 150 slot machines across a 22,000-square-foot gaming floor. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley has voiced concerns about the expected loss of over 100 local jobs. Program Conclusion Brings Casino Operations to a Halt The Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia, Canada, has now detailed plans to cease casino operations in March 2026. Moreover, the closure will mark the end of an era for the local gaming community. This comes…

Key Moments: Luxury Leisure has formally applied to Middlesbrough Council for an alcohol premises license for Admiral Casino The proposed license would allow alcohol sales from midday until 5:30am and late-night refreshments between 11pm and 5am Written comments on the application must be sent to the licensing office by October 19, 2025 Premises License Application Details Luxury Leisure has submitted an official request to obtain a premises license for Admiral Casino, located on Newport Road, Middlesbrough. As outlined in a public notice, the operator seeks permission to offer alcohol sales…

Key Moments: SOFTSWISS Anti-Fraud team prevented more than €15 million in fraudulent transactions during January-August 2025. Over 56,000 anti-fraud cases were closed, with 70 player complaints processed by the team. SOFTSWISS enhanced its tools to combat the rising use of AI-generated deepfakes in identity fraud. Strong Anti-Fraud Measures Yield Major Savings SOFTSWISS, a provider of technology solutions for the iGaming sector, has achieved notable anti-fraud milestones for 2025. The company’s Anti-Fraud team acted decisively between January and August 2025, foiling fraudulent activity exceeding €15 million, closing upwards of 56,000 tasks,…

Key Moments: National standardization bodies within CEN have approved a draft framework on gambling harm markers proposed by the EGBA. The measure establishes the first unified European standard for identifying risky gambling behaviors. CEN will finalize the framework before full publication, with regulators and operators able to adopt it voluntarily in early 2026. Unified Approach to Player Protection Progresses The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomed the recent positive vote on the draft European standard for gambling harm markers. EGBA initially proposed this framework to the European Committee for…

Key Moments: Analysts predict Macau’s October gross gaming revenues will rise 13 percent year-on-year, potentially reaching a six-year peak. Q3 2025 achieved post-pandemic quarterly high revenues of MOP 62.2 billion (US$7.75 billion), marking a 13 percent annual increase. Seaport Research Partners highlights risks from future typhoons, but expects continued growth driven by increased marketing and streamlined visa processes. Factors Driving Projected Revenue Surge Market experts remain upbeat about Macau’s gaming sector. They anticipate a strong October performance and forecast gross gaming revenues (GGR) to rise about 13 percent compared to…

Key Moments: The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved significant changes to private salon rules after nearly a year of discussions. The minimum financial requirement for salon entry dropped from $300,000 to $20,000. Updated regulations allow greater flexibility in betting limits and expand eligible games to include high-stakes poker. Regulatory Shifts Target High-End Gamblers Nevada has introduced a sweeping set of reforms to its high-limit gaming salons, lowering decades-old barriers as the state seeks to respond to fewer visitors and growing pressure from international competitors. The Nevada Gaming Commission’s unanimous vote…

Key Moments: Gaming operators have shifted from a reactive to a proactive, technology-based approach to compliance. Vector Solutions acquired ArdentSky, expanding its capabilities in compliance technology solutions for the industry. Licensing management and role-specific training have emerged as critical components in fostering resilient and efficient compliance programs. The Rise of Proactive Compliance in the Gaming Sector Within an increasingly intricate regulatory environment, companies throughout the gaming industry are moving away from reactive compliance strategies and adopting more proactive, technology-oriented solutions. Rather than viewing compliance purely as an obstacle, industry leaders…