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UK Gambling charities warn of treatment disruptions

UK gambling addiction charities have warned that vulnerable people could lose access to “life-saving” treatment unless the government urgently releases interim funds, according to a report in The Guardian, which first detailed concerns about delays in the rollout of a new statutory levy.
December 9, 2025 | 2 min read
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Manfredi Bertelli
Multimedia Coordinator

Ireland announces new gambling policy plan for the next three years

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has officially outlined its Gambling Strategy for the next three years. The focus is on three fundamental pillars: stronger consumer protection, the creation of a firm licensing system, and a more effective enforcement framework.
December 5, 2025 | 3 min read
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Joerg Hofmann
Lea Hogg
Associate Director of Media & Comms

Can Germany’s gambling regulation catch up with reality?

Official estimates from Germany’s federal regulator, the GGL, suggest that around a quarter of gambling activity takes place outside the licensed market, but industry experts believe the figure is far higher with over 50% overall and as much as 80% for online casinos. With illegal betting websites continuing to multiply, Germany’s regulatory experiment is now entering a critical phase of reassessment.
December 3, 2025 | 5 min read
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Scaling start-ups in iGaming and Web3: Investing with purpose 

Investors are facing the pressures of hype cycles and rapidly shifting market dynamics in the iGaming and Web3 sectors. For Vinícius M. de Carvalho, founding investment partner at Ikigai Ventures, the solution is deceptively simple: purpose, discipline, and a focus on measurable outcomes.
December 2, 2025 | 4 min read
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Flutter says UK gambling tax hike will cut profits

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power, Betfair and FanDuel has said that proposed tax increases on remote gambling in the UK will significantly reduce its profits. In a statement published on 26 November 2025, the group said that the planned hike in “remote gaming duty” will cut its adjusted EBITDA by approximately US $320 million in fiscal 2026, rising to about $540 million in 2027, unless offset through mitigation efforts.
November 29, 2025 | 2 min read
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Lea Hogg
Associate Director of Media & Comms

Affiliate growth and why investors need to bring more than just money to the table

Few people in the iGaming and Web3 space speak as plainly as Yana Levkovich, the founder of LY Group, a boutique advisory firm connecting startups, investors, and affiliates. Her approach cuts through the buzzwords that often cloud the industry. Levkovich says that the future of affiliates belongs to founders who pair good ideas with good sense.
November 28, 2025 | 4 min read
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Speakers to watch out for at SiGMA South Asia 2025

SiGMA South Asia 2025 makes its debut in Colombo, bringing together operators, affiliates, suppliers, and technology innovators for a comprehensive look at the region’s fast-growing gaming and digital ecosystem. The event runs from 30 November to 2 December 2025 at the Lumina Ballroom in Colombo, with the main conference taking place on 1–2 December and a day of pre-event activities scheduled for 30 November. Across the three days, attendees can expect keynotes, panels, awards, and focused networking opportunities framed by Colombo’s vibrant cultural and culinary scene.
November 26, 2025 | 3 min read
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