Finland’s long-running gambling monopoly is set to give way to a partially competitive system after parliament approved a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation. Lawmakers voted decisively in favour of the reform package, bringing years of debate and legislative work to a close and setting a clear timeline for licensing and market entry. The…
Swintt has taken another step in its international growth strategy by securing a new partnership with bet365, bringing a broad selection of its casino titles to both the UK and global markets. The agreement strengthens Swintt’s position across regulated jurisdictions while allowing bet365 to widen its casino offering with content tailored to different player profiles.…
Colombia’s attempt to permanently impose a 19% value-added tax on online gambling has failed after lawmakers rejected the government’s wider tax reform package. The decision halts a measure that would have reshaped the financial structure of the country’s regulated betting market and leaves operators facing greater certainty as they plan for 2026. The proposal formed…
The UK Gambling Commission has issued further guidance on how new restrictions on gambling incentives will work in practice, as the regulator prepares to enforce updated promotional rules in early 2026. The changes are aimed at stopping operators from designing offers that link or combine different gambling products within a single promotion. The revised rules…
India’s prohibition on online real-money gaming has coincided with a marked increase in offshore betting activity, according to a new survey focused on users in the Delhi National Capital Region. Rather than reducing participation, the restriction appears to have redirected existing demand toward unregulated foreign platforms, where users report higher spending levels and longer play…
ICE Barcelona 2026 is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of gaming professionals to Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 19 to 21 January, positioning the event as a central meeting point for technology, policy, and commercial decision-making across the global gambling sector. Organisers expect around 65,000 industry participants to attend during World Gaming Week, reflecting…
