Brazilian President Lula da Silva once again attacked the online gambling industry during his re-election campaign. In an interview with Brazil's national TV program "Sem Censura" (Uncensored), the Labor Party leader clearly stated: "If it were up to the president, I would propose during the campai
Austria has been late in dismantling the iGaming national monopoly—but being late is not necessarily a bad thing. After decades of endless debates and repeated setbacks, Austria has finally taken a substantial step: opening up an unlimited number of licenses to online casino operators. According to
In an exclusive interview with iGB, Alejandro Tengco, chairman of the Philippine gaming regulatory body Pagcor, revealed that he aims to achieve three major goals before his term ends on June 30, 2028: decoupling Pagcor's gaming operations from its regulatory functions, promoting comprehensive onlin
htmlAfter months of delays and revisions, the Austrian Ministry of Finance has finally finalized a draft for gambling regulation reform, aiming directly at continuing the long-standing monopoly of online casinos. According to the draft text leaked to iGB, "multiple operators will be able to offer o
Puerto Rico's Gaming Control Board announced this week that it has officially joined the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), becoming the latest member of this interstate platform since its launch in 2024. The integration work will start in June this year, at which time residents can
The UK Gambling Commission has announced that the implementation deadline for the second phase of the new deposit limit regulations has been postponed from June 30 to September 30, giving licensed operators an additional three months to meet new technical and compliance requirements. This decision s
The 2025 annual report from the National Problem Gambling Helpline in the United States reveals a concerning trend—help-seekers are becoming younger and more diverse. The helpline currently handles over 31,000 calls, texts, and online chats per month, with the volume of contacts continuously rising.
The Spanish Gambling Regulatory Authority has thrown a heavy punch. On Tuesday, the DGOJ announced a temporary ban on the international prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, citing their unlicensed operations within Spain. The ban will last three to four months, which is the time window
Romania's gambling industry is experiencing a regulatory storm of infighting. Over the past two years, the number of slot machines nationwide has plummeted from 80,000 to 36,000, with industry insiders estimating that by the end of the year, this number could drop to 15,000 to 20,000, adding that "t
htmlCalifornia card rooms breathed a temporary sigh of relief in court. This Thursday, Judge Richard Darwin of the San Francisco Superior Court issued a preliminary injunction, pausing the enforcement of new regulations targeting blackjack-style games and player-rotated dealerships, providing a buf
The UK Gambling Commission has put the brakes on financial risk assessment. After the board meeting on May 21, the UKGC's statement to iGB was restrained—having received a lot of evidence, but the assessment is not yet complete, and further communication will follow. This translates to: the controve
htmlThe long-established casino in the center of Kyiv has reached its end. The Kyiv Commercial Court officially declared the Premier Palace Casino bankrupt last week, initiating a 12-month liquidation process, concluding that the business is beyond saving. Counting from the bankruptcy filing in Apr
Finland is brewing a major surgery on the gambling market, but how much does the public know about this reform, and which side are their opinions leaning towards? Turtlebet commissioned Bilendi to conduct a survey in April 2026 covering 1000 Finnish residents aged 18 to 65, and the results revealed
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs confirmed on Wednesday that a man in downtown Auckland has been formally charged for operating two illegal poker venues. This investigation, dubbed "Operation Turbine," has uncovered a batch of underground casinos masquerading as legitimate businesses. Th
In Argentina, engaging in the gambling industry requires understanding the rules of 23 provinces plus one autonomous city individually. Each region has its own set of legislation, and no province listens to another. This provincial autonomy rooted in the constitution makes it difficult for operators
htmlCapitol Hill in the United States argued again about sports betting on Wednesday. Senator Blackburn, chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, convened a straightforwardly titled hearing - "No Sure Bet: Protecting the Integrity of American Sports." Unlike the last hearin
