Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has introduced a new bill that proposes the creation of a centralized regulatory authority to oversee all forms of gambling and betting activities. This initiative aims to strengthen the country’s gambling framework by establishing the General Directorate of Gaming (DGJA), which will fall under the Ministry of Finance. The bill,…
The Caribbean island of Nevis has quietly stepped into the global iGaming spotlight with the enactment of its Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance, 2025, passed on April 29. With full regulations set to be finalized by July 1, the jurisdiction is preparing to onboard its first licensees under what some are already calling a potential “gold…
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has announced the renewal of its Responsible Gambling Advisory Council, accompanied by the presentation of a new long-term policy initiative, the Safe Gambling Program 2026–2030. The meeting, held on June 19, marked the official start of the council’s new term following the expiration of the previous…
Italy’s public gaming sector has once again proven its crucial role in the country’s fiscal health, with revenues reaching €2.36 billion in the first four months of 2025. According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), this marks a 1.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting the sector’s continued growth. The…
Taiwanese gaming equipment supplier Jumbo Technology has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Evolution, alleging that Evolution’s popular Lightning-branded games unlawfully use its patented “dynamic raised odds” feature. This legal battle, filed on May 29, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, claims that Evolution’s games violate US Patent No. 9,646,459, a…
The Brazilian Senate is accelerating its efforts to legalize land-based gambling, including casinos, bingos, and the “jogo do bicho” (illegal lottery), with a key vote anticipated before the July recess. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre announced that the bill, PL 2,234/2022, which has been in the works for over a decade, is now on the fast…
