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SABA Pushes South Africa to Bar Prediction Markets
South Africa's bookmakers association says prediction markets function as betting exchanges and should remain outside the legal market until lawmakers set dedicated rules.
SABA Pushes South Africa to Bar Prediction Markets
South Africa's bookmakers association says prediction markets function as betting exchanges and should remain outside the legal market until lawmakers set dedicated rules.
Brazil Confirms GGR as Tax Base for Betting Operators
Consultation Solutions No. 118 and No. 122, issued July 23 and July 24, set out which amounts count toward taxable revenue for fixed-odds betting firms.
Aristocrat Powers Massachusetts’ First iLottery Launch
The five-year contract brings more than 20 eInstant titles, online-only draw games and a full account management system to the state lottery.
Google Ties Gambling Ads to Licensing, Squeezes Sweepstakes Affiliates
Google's August 26 policy update raises licensing checks for gambling advertisers and narrows the space available to sweepstakes affiliates.
Cambodia Takes Action Against 72 Casinos in Scam Crackdown
A year-long government campaign inspected all 195 licensed casinos in Cambodia, and led to 19 licence revocations, 30 suspensions, and 23 properties that had already closed.
Cambodia Takes Action Against 72 Casinos in Scam Crackdown
A year-long government campaign inspected all 195 licensed casinos in Cambodia, and led to 19 licence revocations, 30 suspensions, and 23 properties that had already closed.
Vectiq Buys PlayCanada.com as Alberta iGaming Opens
The acquisition gives Vectiq a national Canadian affiliate brand as Alberta becomes the country's second major regulated online gambling province.
Vectiq Buys PlayCanada.com as Alberta iGaming Opens
The acquisition gives Vectiq a national Canadian affiliate brand as Alberta becomes the country's second major regulated online gambling province.
Italy Blocks Polymarket as Lazio Sponsorship Faces Early End
Italian providers blocked polymarket.com on July 27, and Jamma reports S.S. Lazio may end its reported €19 million shirt deal two years early.
Italy Blocks Polymarket as Lazio Sponsorship Faces Early End
Italian providers blocked polymarket.com on July 27, and Jamma reports S.S. Lazio may end its reported €19 million shirt deal two years early.
QTech Adds Win Fast Games Content for Emerging Markets
QTech will distribute Win Fast Games' slots and traditional casino titles to operator clients across Africa, Latin America and other developing regions.
QTech Adds Win Fast Games Content for Emerging Markets
QTech will distribute Win Fast Games' slots and traditional casino titles to operator clients across Africa, Latin America and other developing regions.
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How Do Casinos Make Money on Poker? The Rake Explained
Casinos take a cut from every pot dealt. Here is how rake works and what it costs you.
How Do Casinos Make Money on Poker? The Rake Explained
Casinos take a cut from every pot dealt. Here is how rake works and what it costs you.
Australia Gambling Laws and Regulation
Australia's online gambling rules are stricter than most assume and the lines are not always obvious.
Your Complete Guide to Gambling Licences
A gambling licence determines which markets you can enter and whether banks and suppliers will work with you.
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What Is a Sweepstakes Casino? The Two-Currency Model Explained
How the two-currency sweepstakes model works, what coins you can redeem, and what to check before you start playing.
What Is a Social Casino? A Closer Look at Virtual Gaming Platforms
How social casinos work, what makes them different from real-money platforms, and what to watch out for before playing.
Retail Betting: How In-Person Sportsbooks Still Fit the Business
How retail sports betting works, where you can place in-person wagers, and why physical sportsbooks still make sense alongside online platforms.
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Events
Follow the key conferences, expos, and networking events across the global gambling sector. From major summits to niche industry meetups, this section helps readers track where business, regulation, and new ideas come together.
G2E is an annual gaming trade expo and conference. In 2026, more than 25,000 professionals and over 400 exhibitors from 120+ countries will attend. The expo floor has eight categories. They span slots, iGaming, lottery, sports betting, and hospitality tech. Over 100 education sessions are on the programme, grouped around...
SBC Summit is an annual gaming and betting conference in Lisbon. It runs for three days. The 2026 edition expects 40,000 attendees, 550-plus speakers, and 800 exhibitors. Two venues host the event: Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena. The exhibition floor has eight zones. They span iGaming, sports betting,...
The HIPTHER Warsaw Summit is an annual gaming and technology conference in Warsaw. It runs for two days. The 2026 edition expects over 200 attendees and 60-plus speakers from more than 20 countries. Topics include compliance, AML, payments, AI, marketing, SEO, data, product development, and leadership. A C-level lounge runs...
SiGMA World is an annual gaming conference and exhibition. In 2026, it moves to Rome. The edition expects 30,000 attendees, 550 speakers across four stages, and 1,200-plus sponsors and exhibitors. The main programme runs from November 3 to 5. November 2 brings pre-conference activities: registration, a welcome reception, and a...
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Profiles, updates, and background on the businesses driving the gambling sector. A practical way to keep track of operators, affiliates, suppliers, and other key names across the industry.
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AFFS.com Partners
AFFS.com Partners is a casino affiliate programme operating its own portfolio of self-managed online casino brands. A recent entrant to the affiliate market, the programme operates from a Seychelles-registered entity and functions as a direct advertiser. Casino.guru and major European comparison sites are among the publicly confirmed affiliate partners.
Axe Casino Affiliates
Axe Casino Affiliates is the affiliate programme of Axe Casino, a single-brand online casino operated by Dama N.V. Dama N.V. is a Curaçao and Cyprus-licensed operator managing multiple online casino brands globally. The programme has attracted over 1,000 partners and positions itself on transparency and a negative carryover policy.
Aff Republic
Aff Republic is the affiliate programme of Altacore N.V. and GBL Solutions N.V., two Curaçao-licensed casino operators. Now in its fifth year, the programme promotes three online casino brands across European and emerging markets. Its reputation in affiliate communities rests on a negative carryover policy and tiered commission flexibility.
Playamo Partners
PlayAmo Partners is the affiliate programme of Dama N.V., a Curaçao-licensed casino operator. Now in its second decade, the programme has grown to over 1,000 registered affiliate partners globally. The portfolio spans 15+ licensed casino brands across regulated and emerging markets.
Boomerang Partners
Boomerang Partners is an affiliate programme that also operates its own portfolio of casino and sportsbook brands. The programme has grown to more than 3,000 affiliate partners across 40+ markets. Their flagship sportsbook is the brand behind the programme's AC Milan regional partnership.
7bit Partners
7Bit Partners is the affiliate programme of Direx N.V., a Curaçao-licensed casino operator. The programme has operated for over a decade, establishing it among the longer-standing crypto-casino affiliate programmes in the market. Its positioning centres on crypto-first casino brands and a tiered commission structure.