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South Africa Prepares Major Crackdown on Gambling Advertising as Industry Revenue Soars

South Africa announces major gambling advertising crackdown as online betting grows 51% and problem gambling cases surge. Do you participate in online gambling in South Africa? If so, have you seen a rise in gambling ads in the country? You're not alone, as regulators are now stepping [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:14:21+00:0012/01/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|Tags: , |

NZ Online Casino Laws Amended After Player Backlash Secures Community Funding

NZ's online casino bill now mandates community funding after clubs fought back. Here's what it means for Kiwi players and your local sports teams. New Zealand's planned online casino regulations will now require operators to fund local communities, following fierce pushback from sports clubs and grassroots organizations [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:11:37+00:0011/30/2025|Categories: Gambling legislation news|Tags: , |

£10 Million Unibet Fine Brings Total UKGC Fines to Over £19m in 2025

We reveal a £10 million Unibet fine issued to Platinum Gaming Ltd, bringing the regulator's total financial penalties to over £19 million in 2025. Total fines issued by the UK Gambling Commission in 2025 have more than doubled following stiff punishment handed out to a company that [...]

Major Win for Online Casino Players as Curacao Implements Mandatory ADR – Free Casino Vs Player Disputes Mediation

Great news for players at online casinos or sportsbooks operating under the Curaçao GCB licensing authority - we look at what this means for players. If you play at Curacao-licensed online casinos, there's a big update you'll want to know about. The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:11:21+00:0011/22/2025|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: |

Who is the UK Bookmaker that May be Working Within the Overseas Gambling Black Market?

Casinoplusbonus investigates the mystery behind a UK bookmaker that made a paperwork error, linking it to overseas black-market gambling. Following a paperwork blunder, a mystery UK bookmaker could be facing a full-blown UKGC investigation into the possibility that it is running an illegal offshore betting operation. According [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:11:12+00:0011/16/2025|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: , |

Anjouan or Curacao Licensing? We look at factors to consider before you choose and online casino

Anjouan gaming licenses promise speed and savings, but Curaçao delivers transparency and trust. See our head-to-head comparison and expert opinion. The iGaming licensing sector is witnessing renewed interest in alternative jurisdictions, with Anjouan positioning itself as a fast-track option for operators seeking rapid market entry. Since 2023, [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:11:10+00:0011/12/2025|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: |

Why Offshore Gambling Sites Are Winning in Regulated Markets

Offshore gambling sites are thriving as the UK faces 50% tax threats, Australia offers no licensing path, and India's ban pushes $100bn to crypto casinos. Why heavy regulation is backfiring. Regulated gambling markets worldwide are facing an uncomfortable truth: their own regulatory frameworks are inadvertently driving players [...]

Will Higher Gambling Taxes Affect UK Gamblers? Some say the tax rate could be as much as 50%!

UK Treasury committee urges higher gambling taxes on slots and online casinos. Will odds worsen and bonuses disappear for British players? Multiple British newspapers are reporting on the current tax budget by Rachael Reeves, and in particular, the gambling columns of papers like The Sun, The Independent, [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:11:07+00:0011/10/2025|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: , |

Spribe Responds to UKGC License Suspension Over Hosting issues

Spribe responds to UKGC license suspension, revealing technical setup issue. Company working to obtain required hosting license for UK market. Following the UK Gambling Commission's October 30 announcement suspending Spribe's Remote Operating License, the gaming provider has issued its first official response to partners on LinkedIn, clarifying [...]

Canada’s Ontario First Nation Continues Legal Battle Over Casino Revenue Agreements

MSIFN says Ontario's casino expansion violates binding agreements, diverting revenue meant for essential services like clean water and healthcare. The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is expressing deep concern following the recent release of gaming revenue figures across Ontario, stating that the Provincial Government's windfall [...]

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