Italy’s gambling sector is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in recent memory, with sweeping regulatory adjustments, strengthened scrutiny of illegal betting networks and a newly formalised partnership intended to tighten ties between Italy and the broader international gaming community. These developments, taken together, reveal a market at a turning point as policymakers, enforcement…
New York’s executive approval of a statewide sweepstakes ban ended an extended period of uncertainty and immediately reshaped a segment of the online gaming market. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature on Senate Bill 5935 put into force a prohibition on casino-style and sportsbook-style sweepstakes platforms that use redeemable virtual currencies. The law came after the legislature passed the…
LCB has introduced Casino Check, a new verification tool designed to help players assess the legitimacy of online casinos and avoid unlicensed or fraudulent operators. With thousands of gaming sites active today, the platform aims to offer users a reliable way to determine whether a casino is authentic, transparent and operating under proper oversight. How…
A federal court has issued a final set of remedies in the long-running antitrust case against Google, placing new constraints on how the company secures its position in search and generative AI markets. The decision marks a significant shift in the way Google must operate after the court found the company held an unlawful monopoly…
Finland is taking a significant step towards reshaping its gambling market, moving away from its state-controlled monopoly to a competitive licensing system. This shift is set to occur in 2027, with the introduction of a dual-licence framework aimed at ensuring greater competition and regulatory oversight. The new legislation, HE 16/2025, lays the groundwork for the…
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), responsible for overseeing the island’s gambling industry, finds itself under investigation for potential integrity issues. This comes at a critical juncture for the country, which has been working to modernize its regulatory framework under the newly introduced National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK). The investigation into the CGA represents…
