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South Africa proposes new taxes after online gambling growth
Khizar Mundia
Online casinos and gambling and betting platforms have become a steady source of revenue for South Africa, and some regulators are now considering fresh levies and additional taxes to generate more funds based on the successes of these platforms. Increasingly, more and more countries are moving towards legalized and regulated online betting as a means to both ensure player safety for residents and to generate new tax revenues, which can …
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UK increases online gambling tax despite criticism, potential effects
Khizar Mundia
The United Kingdom has announced a fresh increase in online gambling taxes even beyond those that had previously been expected, and industry experts are rushing to discuss the ramifications for both domestic players and UK casino operators. The UK is the latest name in a growing list of countries that are planning to implement higher taxes on online casinos and betting platforms in order to create more domestic revenues. Taxes …
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ESIC partners with Stake to combat corruption in esports betting
Fariha Bhatti
With esports betting becoming more mainstream with each passing day, bookmakers and watchdogs alike are stepping up efforts to keep the scene free of corruption, and a new partnership between Stake and the ESIC aims to bring both more transparency and accountability to esports betting. Gambling in esports isn’t a new phenomenon, but it has never been as big and mainstream as it is now as betting grows in popularity …
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What to know about Finland opening up licensed online gambling
Khizar Mundia
State-backed gambling operator Veikkaus has long held a monopoly in Finland, but that’s set to change as the country transitions to a licensed online gambling and casino framework. Veikkaus has been the sole operator for Finnish residents for many years, resulting in the nation missing out on a substantial amount of potential revenue that could come from taxing legal operators doing business within its borders. This is in large part …
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Here’s why Wisconsin is delaying its latest sports betting proposal
Olivia Richman
The complex sports betting landscape in the United States has just gotten another twist as the state of Wisconsin pushes back on its latest attempt to advance sports betting in the state. Here’s what happen, and what residents might expect next. Proposal AB 601, which addresses the legalization of online sports betting in the state of Wisconsin, was introduced in October and was unanimously approved by the Committee on State …
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Online betting and casino play is pushing big New Jersey revenues
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The US state of New Jersey is setting record-breaking revenue with online betting and casino business surpassing last year and experiencing explosive growth as the industry continues to rocket forward. The online betting sector in New Jersey is experiencing serious growth in 2025, with the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement reporting a year-over-year rise. Online platforms have reached new milestones, with both veteran and new players playing online largely from …
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These are the top 10 Stake originals games you can play
Hannan Mundia
While Stake is home to a broad variety of third-party betting games, it also plays host to its own creations, and these to 10 Stake originals games are the absolute best of the lot. Stake is easily one of the biggest and best online casino and betting platforms to be found, housing a variety of games from different developers. From slot games based on mythological gods to games that reinvent …
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Google is changing how sweeps operators can bring in new players
Fariha Bhatti
A new policy from Google for casino and gambling ads may come from just a single line aimed at sweepstakes casinos, that one sentence could shake up how sweeps operators are able promote their products to new players moving forward. Operators engaged in sweeps have had quite a year already. Some platforms have chosen to pull out of the sweepstakes casino scene rather than getting tangled up in the constant …
Is Social Plus the next step for sweeps gaming?
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With sweepstakes facing an ever-changing legal landscape and having recently drawn fresh attention from Google, some industry lobbyists are aiming to rebrand sweeps gaming as “Social Plus.” But what exactly does that mean, and what’s behind the push for a new name? Google’s recent clarification classifying sweeps as gambling is just the latest harbinger of change for the sweepstakes space, with many operators considering the best next steps as the …
Gaming executives report major US growth in 2025, what it means
Olivia Richman
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The gaming industry is growing rapidly in the United States, and a recent survey involving industry executives from across the betting and gambling space speaks to how that growth is only likely to continue moving forward. According to a study published by the American Gaming Association, the third quarter of 2025 saw massive growth in gaming economic activity when measured by revenue, employment, and overall sentiment from and around the …
What to know about new gaming, gambling restrictions on YouTube
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YouTube will soon roll out new restrictions that will change how gambling and some forms of gaming content can be uploaded and accessed on the popular video platform. YouTube’s stance on gambling and gaming content has been clear enough to date for most creators to understand, but Google’s new enforcement rules will make for its the biggest changes to that stance in some time. The streaming of gambling and casino …
Google formally separates sweepstakes and social games, what it means
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Online giant Google has made a significant change in its definitions that are likely to affect the gambling industry moving forward, as it has changed the classification of sweepstakes casinos to formally separate them from social games. Sweepstakes casinos have been operating under Google’s Social Casinos Ads Certification for some time now. This helped them avoid the more strict rules placed on gambling advertisers, as they weren’t considered gambling casino …
Could the Oklahoma City Thunder be a catalyst for sports betting in the state?
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The Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team has pitched in on a proposal pushing for sports betting and gambling to be legalized in Oklahoma, but could it be the thing that turns the tides for sports betting in the state? Oklahoma is one of the few states where sports betting remains illegal in the United States, but that may change as some lawmakers are pushing to allow gambling in the state. …
As New Zealand makes online casinos legal, overseas taxes ramp up
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New Zealand is all but set to launch its domestic and regulated online casinos framework, and the government is boosting its Offshore Gambling Duty tax in preparation for that launch. Online casino gambling in New Zealand hasn’t been legalized domestically to this point, but that hasn’t stopped the country’s citizens from using offshore alternatives for their betting needs. New Zealand charges an Offshore Gambling Duty for the usage of these …
As US betting expansion rolls through Missouri, sports teams jump in
Olivia Richman
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The Missouri Gaming Commission is granting new licenses to multiple gambling operators as online betting continues to proliferate worldwide, and more specifically across the US. The approved operators include some of the biggest names in sports betting. According to the Missouri regulator’s PR coordinator, Liz Hoffman, these licenses remain temporary but will allow the involved companies to test sports betting systems and equipment ahead of the full launch that is …
Crypto giant Yolo Group announces focus on licensed gambling, says “world has moved on”
Olivia Richman
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Crypto billionaire and entrepreneur Tim Heath has revealed an entirely new direction for Yolo Group, better aligning with the evolving landscapes of both cryptocurrency and licensed gambling. Yolo Group is a tech company innovating in the gaming, blockchain, and fintech sectors. It owns multiple online casinos and sportsbooks, putting it at the front of a rapidly changing industry. With those changes in mind, Heath has announced that the brand is …
What to make of Pragmatic Play pulling out of US sweepstakes
Olivia Richman
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iGaming supplier Pragmatic Play will no longer have licensing available to sweepstakes casino operators in the United States, leaving those in and around the betting and gaming industry to wonder what the next steps might be as the sweeps landscape continues to evolve in the US. At the time of the announcement, Pragmatic Play already wasn’t providing its games in the United States, which has brought some to question why …
How to best optimize your PC settings for Monster Hunter Wilds
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Monster Hunter Wilds is a bonafide hit on Steam, but players are already looking for best optimized settings to actually enjoy the game on PC at launch. Capcom’s new golden era shows no signs of stopping with the release of Monster Hunter Wilds. The Monster Hunter franchise has always been a solid anchor for the company, especially after the release of Monster Hunter World. That 2018 entry saw sales of …
These are the best Human Torch counters in Marvel Rivals
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Human Torch is a duelist that can be a real headache to face, leaving many players wondering which of the game’s 30 heroes can counter him most effectively. Season 1.5 is here, bringing Human Torch and The Thing to round out the Fantastic Four. Johnny Storm brings scorching flames with him, and is already melting enemies with AoE damage before diving in for the final blow. Since his release, players …
Can you walk in Marvel Rivals on PC?
Hannan Mundia
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Curious PC players may find themselves wondering whether it’s possible to walk in Marvel Rivals on the platform, and the answer may not be what they want to hear. Marvel Rivals may have extremely fast-paced gameplay, but the primary reason many players gravitated toward it was its affiliation with Marvel. The game’s roster, maps, and character abilities are all Marvel-themed, ensuring players can fill the shoes of their favorite characters. …
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