Polymarket has long argued that its products can hardly be qualified as gambling, but despite this, the company has shown a strong commitment to treating and assisting consumers who suffer from problem-gambling-like conditions. The company has now teamed up with Birches Health to help provide menta…
Polymarket takes the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) to court. The prediction market firm argues that its event contracts should be regulated as financial derivatives rather than gambling products. The lawsuit action follows KSA enforcement action over Polymarket’s availability to Dutch users.…
In this editorial, BNLData editor Magnho José examines how Brazil’s betting ban may have backfired politically, arguing that the government ignored repeated warnings about the electoral risks of alienating millions of bettors ahead of the second round. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelecti…
In this article, iGaming content provider Wazdan explores how game developers can help titles stand out in increasingly crowded online casino lobbies, from distinctive visual identities and accessible gameplay to innovative mechanics, promotional support and long-term player engagement. With hundre…
Hard Rock Bet has released Rival Rinse, a limited-edition collection of football-shaped soaps for fans who temporarily cheer for a rival team because of a wager. The company created the campaign in partnership with 72andSunny New York. According to Hard Rock Bet, the product gives fans a way to cel…
iGaming content provider BGaming has launched Divine Queen: Power of Sun, a sequel to Divine Queen: Heart of Ice, a title that was a huge hit with the streaming community. Set in an Egyptian-inspired desert world in an alternative future, the #Entertainment category desktop game features a Sun Godd…
Flutter Entertainment has announced the appointment of Edward Traynor, who will become the group’s interim chief legal officer following the retirement of Don Liu from the position. Liu submitted his retirement on September 28, 2026, and stepped down from the company on September 30. He was working…
Sands China CEO Grant Chum reaffirms the planned conservatory as part of the operator’s continued non-gaming investment. The post Sands China reaffirms commitment to Macau conservatory project first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Yes, it’s nuts that casinos continue to send mailers. You know, through the mail. As they did in olden times. Most casinos swear by mailers because gamblers love having something to hold in their hands showing free play, dining credits, room offers and kitchen storage set giveaways. If you gamble a…
casino.net has published new analysis examining how players can verify whether an online casino genuinely holds the Malta Gaming Authority authorisation it claims to have. Led by Dominic Pines, who writes casino.net’s Malta market coverage, the analysis highlights the limitations of relying on lice…
Brazil’s Blask Index falls 78.2% in a week as licensed betting heads for 6 October shutdown. Brazil’s Blask Index fell 78.2% in the week of 28 September to 4 October, the second weekly fall since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Medida Provisória 1.394 on 25 September. The week before, th…
Gambling Commission acting CEO Sarah Gardner said Allwyn must meet “higher standards” because of the National Lottery’s unique public position. (Image: The National Lottery) The post UK Regulator Urges Allwyn to Maintain ‘Higher Standards’ on National Lottery appeared first on Casino.org.
Nordic gambling firm Paf has revealed that it has agreed terms with Meta to launch a pilot project in a major development in the fight against unlicensed gambling. The Aland Islands-headquartered operator, which delivered record financial results in 2025, is not resting on its laurels as it lands a…
The NFL trade deadline is still a month away, but with it arriving so early in the season, trade conversations are already taking place across the league. We told you the Steelers were eager to trade top corner Joey Porter Jr. before September ended, and sure enough he was a Cowboy before Week 4. N…
Jeju Dream Tower’s union calls for joint AML checks across Jeju casinos over concerns about laundering proceeds from scams. The post Jeju Dream Tower union calls for AML checks across island’s casinos first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Short overview: There are 13 main video ad types: seven in-stream, three out-stream, and three user-engagement-based. We’ll explain how each of them works and where to use it, and provide a comprehensive comparison table. Types of video advertising: three ways to classify Video ad types get named i…
Sarah Gardner, acting chief executive officer of the UK Gambling Commission, wants Allwyn UK to step up its game and do more to increase the sums that it generates for good causes. At the same time, the CEO wants the operator to maintain high standards for player protection. “Progress Has Been Made…
Wind of change over the Chicago area: video gambling has turned into a full-blown fixture across the metropolitan area. Today, nearly 80% of communities have officially embraced the machines and more than 200 municipalities allow them in one form or another. Big Change from 20 Years Ago The spread…
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If you believe gambling is becoming a problem, speaking to a professional is the most effective step you can take. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family members of those struggling.
| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |