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"The rest is noise." Stephen Crystal on why 2025 was the essential reset for iGaming. He discusses the move to Barcelona, the opening of Brazil, and why personal relationships still out-value the latest tech hype.

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"The Rest is Noise": Stephen Crystal on Why 2025 Was the Reset We Needed - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Stephen A. Crystal has had a milestone year. Between celebrating becoming a grandfather and exploring the glaciers of Iceland, the Founder of SCCG Management
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December 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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"The lobby is a digital interior." Slotegrator COO Olga Ivanchik on why UX is architecture, the mistake of designing for yourself, and the company's 2026 expansion strategy.

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"The Lobby is a Digital Interior": Olga Ivanchik on Designing Slotegrator’s 2026 Expansion - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
It is rare to find a Chief Operating Officer in the iGaming industry who can discuss API architecture in one breath and spatial design theory in the next.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Brazil Senate approves gradual GGR tax increase to 15% by 2028. The bill also establishes joint liability for payment processors and advertisers working with illegal operators.

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Brazil Senate Approves Gradual Gambling Tax Hike to 15% by 2028 - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
The licensed gambling sector in Brazil is bracing for higher costs after the Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure to gradually increase the tax rate on
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December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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ITV to launch real-money online slots and bingo in a major strategic shift. The broadcaster partners with GiG and Richmond Atlantic to rebrand ITV Win for the regulated market.

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ITV to Launch Real-Money Online Slots and Bingo in Strategic Shift - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
ITV, Britain's largest free-to-view commercial broadcaster, is priming itself to enter the real-money online gambling market for the first time in the new
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December 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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PayPal files to launch "PayPal Bank" in the US, seeking an industrial bank charter to offer direct lending and savings accounts. A major shift from processor to lender.

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PayPal Moves to Launch 'PayPal Bank' in Strategic US Shift - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
In a decisive move to transform its US operations, PayPal has filed an application to establish a regulated banking entity, tentatively named PayPal Bank. The
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December 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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The iGaming industry is powered by a vast support network. We spoke to Eddie Bonello of Molecular Fusion about the vital role hospitality plays in the sector's success.

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"The Vibe Starts with the First Impression": Eddie Bonello on the Science of Expo Hospitality - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
If you have walked the floor of ICE, SiGMA, or iGB Live anytime in the last decade, you have almost certainly seen Eddie Bonello’s work. As the Director of
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December 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Turkey to overhaul penal code for "Zero Tolerance" on illegal gambling. New laws mandate biometric payments, freeze player assets, and warn nations like Malta & Georgia.

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#Turkey #GamblingRegulation #Erdogan #Fintech
Turkey to Overhaul Penal Code for "Zero Tolerance" on Illegal Gambling - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Turkey is undertaking a sweeping reform of its legal framework to dismantle the country's black market betting ecosystem. Confirmed by Justice Minister Yılmaz
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December 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Rwanda targets 2029 for a historic Formula One Grand Prix. 🇷🇼🏎️

President Paul Kagame has met with F1 leadership to discuss a permanent circuit near Kigali, aiming to bring the sport back to Africa.

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Rwanda Targets 2029 for Historic Formula One Grand Prix - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Discussions regarding a Formula One (F1) Grand Prix in Rwanda for 2029 are progressing, according to national investment officials. The proposed event
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December 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Steve Evans of Stars Games on why simplicity wins in F2P: "Dashboards don't show feelings." He discusses building for African markets and why VR is a waste of money for 2025.

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"Dashboards Don't Show Feelings": Steve Evans on Why Simplicity Wins in F2P - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Steve Evans has spent 30 years in the gambling industry, and he didn't start behind a Macbook in a Shoreditch coffee shop. He started on the shop floor at
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December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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NFL warns Congress that prediction markets pose a "substantially greater risk" to integrity than sports betting, citing a lack of guardrails and "objectionable" bets like commentator phrases.

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NFL Warns Congress: Prediction Markets Pose "Integrity Risk" - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
The National Football League (NFL) has urged the US Congress to intervene in the rapid expansion of sports-related prediction markets, warning that they pose
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December 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Desiree Dickerson of THNDR Games on why skill-based gaming is the "Trojan Horse" for the US market and how the Lightning Network fixes "broken" payment systems.

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"Fixing Broken Systems": Desiree Dickerson on Why Skill Gaming is the US Market’s Trojan Horse - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Desiree Dickerson does not have a traditional iGaming background. Before co-founding THNDR, she was improving performance measures at the Department of
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December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Matchbook to launch prediction markets in the UK this January as a "road test" for US entry. The exchange aims for CFTC approval by March 2026.

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Matchbook to Launch Prediction Markets in UK as 'Road Test' for US Entry - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Matchbook, the Guernsey-based betting exchange, is preparing to launch a dedicated prediction market platform in the United Kingdom this January. The move is
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December 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Indiana Senate panel approves plan to relocate Rising Star Casino license to Fort Wayne area, eyeing $80M in annual revenue.

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Indiana Senate Panel Approves Fort Wayne Casino Relocation Plan - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Indiana's long-running debate over bringing a casino to the state's northeast region took a major step forward this week. The Senate Public Policy Committee
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December 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Omnitronix founder Anna Satori on rejecting the "game factory" model, using "culinary storytelling" in slots, and solving integration headaches with her Warp Engine RGS.

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"We Aren't Building a Game Factory": Anna Satori on Baking Soul Back into the Slot Machine - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
In a market saturated with reskins and "fast-food" slots, Anna Satori is asking for something different: more yeast. As the Founder and CEO of Omnitronix and
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December 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Australia drafts law to block gambling & tobacco from R&D tax credits starting July 2025 to align funding with societal values. Industry warns of "dangerous precedent" & offshore job flight.

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Australia Drafts Law to Block Gambling R&D Tax Credits - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
The Australian government has released exposure draft legislation that will formally exclude research and development (R&D) activities connected to
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December 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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New York Governor Hochul signs sweepstakes casino ban, imposing fines up to $100k. Novig exits state immediately as crackdown begins.

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New York Governor Approves Sweepstakes Casino Ban - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
New York has officially prohibited sweepstakes casinos operating with dual-currency systems, marking a significant shift in the state's regulatory stance.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Austria to end online gambling monopoly with a landmark 2026 reform, opening the market to private operators and establishing an independent regulator.

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Austria to End Online Gambling Monopoly with Landmark 2026 Reform - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Austria is on the verge of a fundamental transformation of its gambling market. After years of political stalemate, the government is finalising a draft law
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December 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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New York's casino push reignites the debate over "racinos" in North Jersey. Lawmakers push for Meadowlands expansion to stop revenue leakage to NY.

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New York Casino Push Reignites New Jersey Racino Debate - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
New York City is rapidly advancing its plan to issue three lucrative downstate commercial casino licences, a development that has sent shockwaves through
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December 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Gaming Entertainment Ltd. CEO Victoria Igbauboa on redefining the "turnkey" casino model, the need for hybrid crypto solutions, and why regulatory volatility is the biggest threat in 2026.

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"I Didn't Come This Far Just to Come This Far": Victoria Igbauboa on Redefining the 'Turnkey' Casino - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
In an industry often obsessed with digital dashboards and automated KPIs, Victoria Igbauboa stands out by championing a "street-level" philosophy. With over a
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December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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John Wright of StatsDrone on the "dark side" of affiliate marketing: revenue leak costs affiliates 20-30%. The fix? Data sovereignty.

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#AffiliateMarketing #DataSovereignty #iGaming #Tech
Shining a Light on the Dark Side: John Wright on Revenue Leak, Data Sovereignty, and the Future of Affiliate Tech - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
In the affiliate world, data is often assumed to be the truth. But what happens when that data is quietly manipulated behind the scenes? John Wright,
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December 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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UKGC fines Betfred £825,000 for repeat AML and social responsibility failures, marking the second regulatory action in two years.

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Betfred Hit with £825,000 Fine for Repeat AML and Safety Failures - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Great Britain’s gambling regulator has ordered Done Brothers, trading as Betfred, to pay a financial penalty of £825,000 ($1.1 million) following a compliance
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December 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Armed police raid Stockholm poker club in a massive crackdown on illegal gambling & money laundering involving Europol. 5 arrests made.

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Stockholm Poker Club Raided by Armed Police in Illegal Gambling Crackdown - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Swedish police have shut down one of Stockholm’s most well-known poker venues, the Krukan club, in a major tactical operation that involved armed officers,
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December 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Curaçao Gaming Authority under criminal investigation by Public Prosecutor for suspected irregularities, casting doubt on LOK reforms.

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Curaçao Gaming Authority Under Investigation by Public Prosecutor - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), the body tasked with implementing the island's landmark gambling reforms, is officially under investigation by the Public
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December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Finland's gambling market opening likely delayed to summer 2027 due to election concerns. Experts warn of an enforcement gap against the black market.

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Finland Market Opening Likely Delayed Until Summer 2027 - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Operators gearing up for Finland’s historic shift from a state-run monopoly to a licensed gambling market are facing likely delays. While the legislative
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December 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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New York regulators recommend Bally’s Bronx, Metropolitan Park, and Resorts World NYC as finalists for downstate casino licences.

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New York Regulators Recommend Three Finalists for Downstate Casino Licences - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
The New York Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) has officially recommended three proposals for the state's lucrative downstate commercial casino licences.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM