Zambia is quickly establishing itself as a rising star in Africa’s iGaming sector. A combination of youthful demographics, technological expansion, and evolving regulations is fuelling interest among both local and international stakeholders. As mobile internet access increases, the country is cultivating a robust foundation for a sustainable, digitally driven gambling ecosystem. Zambia’s population skews young, […]
Austrian authorities have dismantled a major illegal lottery operation that was running both online and offline, selling tickets to participants across the globe. The lottery had no official licence, operated in breach of gambling and tax laws, and was recently raided at its Vienna-based headquarters. According to Austria’s Ministry of Finance, the illegal lottery leveraged […]
Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has issued a strong warning against legalising casinos, citing potential risks to economic stability and governance. His comments come amid ongoing government discussions over the creation of integrated entertainment complexes that would include casino operations. Speaking on Thailand’s broader economic outlook, Suthiwartnarueput expressed concern that bringing casinos into the […]
Sports betting giant DraftKings is facing a federal lawsuit filed in New Jersey, accused of infringing five patents related to micro-betting technology. The complaint, submitted on 9 May 2025 by Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC, alleges that DraftKings’ popular sportsbook platform unlawfully uses patented methods involving in-play betting and location-based functionalities. Filed in the U.S. District Court […]
Denmark’s regulated gambling market saw continued growth in March 2025, with the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) reporting a 1.4% year-on-year increase in total gambling spend. Once again, online casino activity emerged as the strongest growth driver across all sectors. Online casino revenue rose by 6.4% compared to March 2024, reinforcing the ongoing shift towards digital […]
France’s gambling market continued its steady climb in 2024, reaching €14 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) — a 4.7% year-on-year increase, according to the French gambling regulator ANJ (Autorité Nationale des Jeux). This figure cements France’s position as the fourth-largest gambling market in Europe. The surge was primarily fueled by the online sector, which […]
Criminal exploitation of cryptocurrency infrastructure hit alarming new highs in 2024, with online gambling platforms at the heart of the problem, according to the 2025 Crypto Crime Report published by blockchain analytics firm Bitrace. Despite Web3’s broader industry growth and rising adoption of decentralised finance, the report highlights how digital assets are still being heavily […]
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has imposed a SEK 10 million (approximately $1 million) fine and issued a formal warning to Spooniker, a Kindred Group subsidiary, for failures in customer due diligence. The penalty follows an investigation revealing that Spooniker lacked sufficient procedures to verify the origin of players’ funds—an essential requirement under anti-money laundering (AML) […]
Despite widespread adoption of national self-exclusion registers across Europe, Romania has yet to implement a fully integrated system. While 17 EU member states have established country-wide registers to support players experiencing gambling harm, Romania’s fragmented approach remains a significant concern. In February 2025, the National Office for Gambling (ONJN) revealed that over 14,000 individuals had […]
Starting in 2026, Finland will officially end its long-standing state monopoly on online gambling and introduce a competitive licensing system. This move brings Finland in line with other EU countries and aims to strengthen consumer protection, reclaim lost tax revenue, and regain control over a growing offshore market. For decades, Finland maintained a gambling monopoly […]
