Romanian authority preps €5m to combat problem gambling

Romania will release a total of €5m (£4.3m) in grants to fight problem gambling through funding from the regulator, the ONJN. The funding is being released under the National Public Interest Programme ‘Conscious and Free’ under a commitment made by the ONJN and published in the Official Gazette in December 2025. Grants will come in […]

Caixa suspends Bets brand launch amid limbo in Brazil

Caixa Econômica Federal has confirmed that it has suspended its plans to launch an online gambling platform under Brazil’s Bets Law. At the close of last week, Caixa announced its decision to abandon the rollout of its online betting brand in 2026, opting instead to “monitor forthcoming developments related to federal online gambling laws”. As […]

RubyPlay launches Firerose studio for operator-specific casino games

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RubyPlay has launched Firerose, a new studio aimed at building operator-specific casino game experiences, as suppliers and operators push for more branded content to stand out in crowded markets. The company said Firerose is designed to let operators combine RubyPlay’s existing game catalogue with the studio’s technology and creative resources, using operator-led insight to shape […]

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How Online Slot Platforms Are Evolving to Meet Player Demand in 2026

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In an extremely saturated marketplace, online casino platforms face stiff competition when it comes to attracting and retaining customers. It’s no longer enough to throw welcome bonuses at players and expect them to stay beyond their first deposit. Expectations have risen, and online casinos have also had to raise the bar too, evolving to meet […]

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Bally’s Intralot in talks with evoke for a full takeover

An acquisition discussion between evoke and Bally’s Intralot has been officially confirmed to be taking place. A public disclosure by evoke, approved by the Bally’s Intralot Board, revealed that there are ongoing talks about a potential buyout of evoke’s entire issue and to be issued share capital at a price of 50 pence per share. […]

Scottish Greens pledge to tax gambling companies and end sponsorships

The Scottish Greens have pledged to introduce a new tax on gambling venues as part of their 2026 manifesto, aiming to fund addiction prevention, recovery and support services. Under the proposals, casinos, bookmakers and other land-based operators would face a surcharge through non-domestic rates. Revenue generated would be directed towards public health initiatives addressing gambling-related […]

Google blocked over 270m gambling ads in 2025 but regulators still raising stakes

Google has banned hundreds of millions of gambling adverts for breaching its rules, with the tech giant stating that its safety teams have been ‘working round the clock’. Despite its efforts, however, Google still finds itself in regulatory crosshairs regarding illegal gambling across multiple markets, alongside some of its fellow Big Tech players. Alphabet’s IT […]