Gaming

A new online casino venture is set to enter the regulated Greek market following the joint licensing success of SkillOnNet and Regency Entertainment. The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has granted the partnership a Type 2 online gambling licence, enabling the upcoming launch of Regency Casino Online, a digital platform that merges gaming innovation with seasoned land-based…

The Philippine government is currently considering significant regulatory changes for its online gambling sector, including increasing license fees and implementing stricter oversight measures. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has proposed raising the license fee on online gambling operators to as high as 40%, signaling a shift in the government’s approach to managing the sector. Proposal for…

Italy’s online gambling market is undergoing a major restructuring, with its regulatory body, the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), officially pushing back the deadline for completing the current licensing process. Originally slated to conclude on 17 September 2025, the closing date has now been extended to 12 November 2025 to allow more time…

GamCare has issued a public tribute to GambleAware following confirmation that the long-standing gambling harm prevention charity will cease operations by March 2026. As the UK transitions to a new statutory gambling harms framework, GamCare has reaffirmed its intention to maintain the National Gambling Helpline while it seeks clarity on its future role. GambleAware’s decision…

The use of credit cards for gambling has been a widely debated issue in recent years. On the surface, banning credit cards in gambling may appear as a protective measure, aiming to prevent players from betting with money they don’t possess. However, experts suggest that the real impact of such a ban is much more…

The latest findings from the UK Gambling Commission (GC) reveal a staggering 95% reduction in the number of VIP and high-value customer (HVC) schemes since the implementation of a new code of conduct in October 2020. The code, which was a result of a consultation between the GC and the Betting and Gaming Council, introduced stricter…