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Isaac Saliba

Journalist

UK implementing ban on mixed-product gambling incentives

A ban on mixed-product gambling incentives will be coming into force in the United Kingdom from the 19th of January 2026.

January 19, 2026 | 3 min read

Keith Cassar

CTO

From Measurement to Outcomes: Progress and the Way Forward for Affiliate Trust

A reflection on what has changed since the second edition of the Affiliate Trust & Data Index, contextualised through the aim and value of the Index.

January 18, 2026 | 6 min read

Lea Hogg

Associate Director of Media & Comms

“Broader direction is worrying” MEP says on EU court ruling

MEP Peter Agius speaks with Game Lounge Media about a recent EU court ruling and urges caution in interpreting its immediate impact.

January 17, 2026 | 4 min read

Isaac Saliba

Journalist

Damage sustained by players occurs where they reside, rules EU court

The damage sustained by a player is deemed to have occurred in the country in which that player resides, the Court of European Justice has ruled.

January 16, 2026 | 5 min read

Game Lounge

Content Team

BETBY to host first blindfolded chess match between Carlsen and Nakamura at ICE Barcelona

The first-ever blindfolded chess match between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura will be taking place at ICE Barcelona 2026.

January 16, 2026 | 2 min read

Game Lounge

Content Team

World Gaming Week and ICE Barcelona to be biggest gathering of gambling industry

World Gaming Week and ICE Barcelona 2026 are set to be the biggest ever gathering of the international gambling industry.

January 15, 2026 | 3 min read

Isaac Saliba

Journalist

Best Newcomer of the Year: An interview with Game Lounge’s Director of Legal

Game Lounge's Director of Legal, Maria de Martino, discusses her role, how she started in the industry, and what it means to her to be recognised as the Best Newcomer of the Year at the Malta Affiliate Awards 2025.

January 15, 2026 | 5 min read

Isaac Saliba

Journalist

Sri Lanka implements increases to casino and betting levies

Casino entrance levies and gross collection levies for gaming and betting businesses in Sri Lanka have been increased as of 2026.

January 14, 2026 | 3 min read

Isaac Saliba

Journalist

Details behind Japan’s first casino-integrated resort

Japan's first casino-integrated resort, the MGM Osaka, is set to open by autumn 2030 and forms part of the Japanese government's push towards the development of such resorts and stay-type tourism.

January 13, 2026 | 4 min read

Game Lounge

Content Team

Carlsen, Nakamura, and GothamChess join BETBY at ICE Barcelona 2026

Three of the most influential chess figures; Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Levy Rozman, will appear together in Europe for the first time.

January 12, 2026 | 2 min read

Game Lounge

Content Team

Gaming in Finland announces ICE Barcelona 2026 program

Gaming in Europe has announced that it will be hosting a Gaming in Finland Evening Conference at ICE Barcelona 2026 on January 19.

January 12, 2026 | 2 min read

Isaac Saliba

Journalist

UK PM urged to lift limitation on prevention of high street gambling shops

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has been urged through a letter with 300 signatories to abolish a law which places limitations with regard to the prevention of high street betting shops.

January 12, 2026 | 3 min read

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