UK gambling businesses should be ready for additional costs due to the recently finished consultation by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport regarding Gambling Commission’s financing. As reported by the Gambling Commission, the consultation results have been published on 30 June 2026. Namely, licensing fees will grow by 25%. Yet, the specific impact will […]
One of the world’s most popular slot developers, Play’n Go, has released its latest pokie this week, taking players under the sea for a colourful and comedy-driven adventure, Shark Feast. This brand new online pokie is set against the backdrop of a fictional neon jellyfish festival, and most of the action centres on Jawsome Joe, […]
In a case related to social responsibility breaches at the online gambling site, Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited will pay £900,000, according to the statement from the Gambling Commission. This latest regulatory action was announced on 30 June 2026 and, again, confirms the increased attention of the UK regulator to consumer protection at online gambling sites. The […]
The operational rulebook for New Zealand’s first licensed online casino market officially comes into force this Friday on the 3rd July 2026, paving the way for the licensing process to begin within the next few weeks. The Online Casino Gambling Regulations 2026 were made by Order in Council on the 2nd of June, and they […]
There may be a significant tax increase in store for UK land-based slot machines and casinos as the proposed measure, supported by the Social Market Foundation, starts to move forward. As reported in The Guardian, the plan may generate up to £458 million per year through raising Machine Games Duty levied on Category B machines. […]
Entain, the operator of Ladbrokes, is looking at strategic options for its joint venture in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). One of the possibilities being considered includes a sale of the stake of Entain in the venture, reported Reuters. This development takes place amid tough times for UK gambling sector. Entain faces pressure as a […]
The appeal of live betting increases substantially when there is a game that carries tournament importance with it. And this is precisely what makes the upcoming World Cup game between New Zealand and Belgium so exciting. Reuters report reveals that despite being at the bottom of the standings in Group G with only a single […]
Evoplay has launched a new slot called Crimson Crown. As the official page of the game shows, the launch took place on 06.2026, so the new game is a perfect choice for this month’s fresh slots. Crimson Crown is an old-fashioned video slot with five paylines, high volatility and 95.81% RTP. The developers don’t try […]
Canada’s second regulated iGaming market is just three weeks away from going live as Alberta will open its regulated online gambling market on the 13th July 2026, finally ending the monopoly long held by Play Alberta. The market means Alberta will become the second province in Canada, after Ontario, to allow private operators to be […]
Flutter Entertainment, the world’s largest online gambling company and the parent company of FanDue has announced that it’s officially pulling out of the London market entirely! In a recent statement, Flutter revealed that it will be delisting from the London Stock Exchange, citing high listing costs, and low trading volume as the main motivations. All […]
Hacksaw Gaming has launched an innovative slot focused on the topic of racing – Nitro Nights. As indicated on the official page of the game, the slot appeared on 23 June 2026. As its name suggests, the game represents street racing theme, featuring fast cars, racing nights and an aggressive atmosphere, different from traditional slots. […]
In a highly significant ruling for the global casino industry, Australia’s Federal Court has handed down long bans and heavy fines against two former Star Entertainment Group executives for failing to manage serious money laundering risks. The Federal Court disqualified former CEO Mathias Bekier and former General Counsel Paula Martin from being able to manage […]
There is a new slot from Play’n GO titled Shark Feast. And what is unusual about this one is that it differs greatly from all other ancient temple slots, fruit symbol slots, or treasure slots. According to the Play’n GO website, Shark Feast was launched on 18 June 2026, so this is really a fresh […]
Auckland-headquartered SkyCity Entertainment Group has reached an in-principle agreement with South Australia’s gambling regulator over an almost four-year battle against the casino’s comp;liance failures. Under the in-principle agreement with the Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling in South Australia, SkyCity will pay A$21 million in three equal installments. The first payment of A$7 million is due […]
Pragmatic Play adds one more title to its Big Bass series, this time featuring football. Big Bass Football Bonanza makes sense right away due to the current mood around the World Cup and the decision to move Pragmatic’s iconic fisherman from water to the football field. It is an ordinary five-reel slot played with three […]
