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New Zealand’s government is moving toward a regulatory framework that would prevent online casinos from accepting credit card payments, a step officials frame as a safeguard against gambling-related debt. The proposal forms part of the wider Online Casino Bill, which is progressing through Parliament and is intended to establish a licensed online casino market by…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…