Claire

iGaming & land based specialist reporter for the global gaming market

By Claire On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
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UK Government License Fee Hike Hits Gambling Operators from October

The UK Government license fee for gambling operators will increase by 25%, with the new regime taking effect on 1 October 2026. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) confirmed the substantial hike despite More...

By Claire On Thursday, June 11th, 2026
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Yggdrasil Launches Giga Zombies GigaBlox™

Yggdrasil has launched Giga Zombies GigaBlox™ globally, a thrilling video slot designed for fans of horror movies and players looking to escape from the ordinary. Set in a lost ancient temple swallowed by the More...

By Claire On Thursday, June 11th, 2026
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Illegal Online Gambling Threatens Portugal With €24 Billion Shadow Economy

Manuel Castro Almeida, Portugal’s economy minister, described Portugal illegal online gambling as “a plague” and warned that the illegal market could match the €24 billion legal online gambling More...

By Claire On Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
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BetConstruct AI Names Lena Yasir as New Chief Executive Officer

“BetConstruct AI is a highly respected and successful company in the global iGaming industry, and I am proud to be joining the business at such an exciting time.” – Lena Yasir said as the newly appointed More...

By Claire On Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
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Iowa Sports Betting May Revenue Climbs to $20.8 Million

Iowa sports betting May 2026 results revealed an unusual market dynamic, with revenue climbing despite a decline in wagering volume. Gross gaming revenue reached $20,785,835, up 3.62% year over year, even as operators More...

By Claire On Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
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2026 World Cup Betting Market to Hit $60 Billion, H2 Forecasts

H2 Gambling Capital projects that 2026 World Cup betting will generate a $60 billion handle globally through legal sports betting channels. This forecast represents a 71% increase from the 2022 Qatar tournament More...

By Claire On Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
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International Ent Partners with DigiPlus Unit for Philippine Online Gaming Launch

DigiPlus unit ArenaPlus has partnered with International Entertainment to launch Philippine online gaming operations in a market projected to reach nearly US$9.9 billion by 2033. The partnership positions both companies More...

By Claire On Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
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Maverick Gaming Shuts Down Two More Washington Casinos

Maverick Gaming will close two additional casinos in Washington state, eliminating 132 jobs as the company continues financial restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The closures affect Silver Dollar More...

By Claire On Friday, June 5th, 2026
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Evoke Bally’s Deal Confirmed: £243 Million Takeover Approved

Today both companies announced that, the Evoke Bally’s acquisition deal has received formal board approval, with both companies recommending the £243.1 million takeover initially announced in April. The transaction More...

By Claire On Friday, June 5th, 2026
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£10Million Illegal Gambling Operation Threatens Epsom Derby Festival

A £10 million illegal gambling operation has emerged as a significant threat to the upcoming Epsom Derby Festival, prompting immediate law enforcement intervention. Authorities uncovered the extensive network specifically More...