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ReferOn Rebuilds Affiliate Model with Real-Time Data Focus
ReferOn is challenging legacy affiliate systems by rebuilding the model around real-time data, transparency and explainable performance, aiming to strengthen trust, improve communication and modernise operator–affiliate relationships across the iGaming sector.
Italy Gambling Study Reveals Gaps in Responsible Play
Ipsos research commissioned by Fondazione FAIR highlights deep divisions in Italy’s gambling sector, revealing high awareness of responsible gambling but persistent gaps between regulatory intent, industry practices and effective player protection.
Russia Introduces National Gambling Self-Exclusion Register
Russia has approved a central self-exclusion register for gambling, effective September 2026. Registered players will be blocked from betting and promotional activity, strengthening player protection amid ongoing efforts against illegal gambling.
Alea Expands Reach With Tom Horn Gaming Partnership
Alea has strengthened its international aggregation platform through a new partnership with Tom Horn Gaming, integrating over 100 slot titles to support localisation, regulatory compliance, and scalable content delivery across European and Latin American markets.
Hub88 Partners Solidicon to Add Racing Crash Games
Hub88 has strengthened its aggregation platform with a new partnership with Solidicon, bringing the studio’s visually distinctive crash and instant games to operators, including Quackinator, billed as the industry’s first racing-style crash title.
Loterj Launches VLT Proof of Concept in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro’s state lottery Loterj has launched a tightly controlled VLT proof of concept, testing biometric player identification, Pix-only payments and QR code verification to assess compliance, transparency and responsible gaming standards.
Turkey Gambling Tax Revenue Surges to TRY50bn in 2025
Turkey’s gambling tax intake has surpassed 2024 levels, driven by higher betting taxes, digital lottery expansion and intensified enforcement targeting illegal betting networks, payment platforms and online operators across the country.
Mega da Virada 2025 Hits Record R$1 Billion Jackpot
The 2025 Mega da Virada lottery in Brazil offers a historic R$1 billion jackpot, the largest in Latin America, driven by high player participation and new prize allocation rules, with draws taking place on December 31.
Indonesia Sees Sharp Decline in Illegal Online Gambling
Indonesia’s intensified crackdown on illegal online gambling is delivering results, with PPATK data showing steep declines in transaction volumes and active players as coordinated enforcement, site blocking, and payment restrictions tighten nationwide.
Cebu City Approves Comprehensive Ban on Gambling Ads
Cebu City has enacted a citywide ban on gambling advertising, covering physical and digital formats, as local authorities intensify efforts to reduce gambling exposure and address concerns around addiction and social harm.
Risaralda Lottery Posts 20% Sales Growth in 2025
Risaralda Lottery closed 2025 with 20% sales growth, increased healthcare contributions, strong solvency and expanding digital sales, reinforcing its role as a key public gaming operator in Colombia’s regulated lottery market.
Macau Extends Wing Hing Lottery Concession to 2026
Wing Hing Lottery has received a one-year extension in Macau, with new local employment obligations. The move reinforces regulatory stability while the operator maintains steady revenue and strengthens its long-standing presence in the Macau lottery market.