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Paris Saint-Germain and 1xBet have celebrated a historic football season, with PSG winning five trophies including the Champions League. The partnership between the operator and the club was highlighted as they summed up the 2025–26 campaign. The press…
TaDa Gaming is launching X7 Hot, a slot game combining classic fruit machine mechanics with a multiplier reel, in Brazil on June 9, 2026. The release targets the Brazilian market with fast-paced gameplay and boosted win potential. No…
Giovanni Malagò and Giancarlo Abete, candidates for the presidency of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), have proposed a 2% betting tax to fund the revival of Italian football. Both contenders agree on the tax as a key measure…
The Norwegian regulator, as reported by Focus Gaming News, has noted a decline in participation in unlicensed offshore gambling. Atle Hamar welcomed data indicating fewer players are using unlicensed operators, with more engaging with the state monopoly online…
Finland has received fifty iGaming licence applications ahead of its planned market launch in 2027. The number of applications has doubled in recent months, with the majority coming from foreign operators. The applications are being processed as the…
Carlos Lima has been appointed as the new executive president of the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR). His role will focus on reinforcing the regulated market as a tool for consumer protection, sector integrity, and economic development.…
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has appointed Emma Floyd as its new Director of Sport and Gambling, succeeding Ben Dean who moved to a Cabinet role in early 2026. Floyd announced her selection on…
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has appointed Ciarán Carruthers as its new CEO. Carruthers, an experienced casino executive, will lead the development of the UAE's gambling market. The move signals the GCGRA's continued efforts to establish…
The UK Gambling Commission reported that the regulated British gambling sector generated a gross gambling yield of £4.5bn in the three months ending December 2025. Excluding lotteries, the GGY stood at £3.3bn, with online slots contributing £2.12bn. Overall…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the trade association for the licensed gambling sector in Britain, has introduced a five-point plan aimed at combating the black market. The proposal outlines measures to protect the regulated British gambling industry…
