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When The Wheel Met the Reels: Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Olympus Roulette Just Launched

By Natasa Milojevic

Pragmatic Play just launched a new take on their Gates of Olympus slot — Gates of Olympus Roulette, and we uncover everything you need to know about this game.


Harsh Regulations Pushing German Players Into the Black Market

Strict gambling regulations and the 2021 Treaty on Gambling further steered German players towards the black market. Here’s why.

Harsh Regulations Pushing German Players Into the Black Market

70% of Live Casino Players Failed to Notice AI Presenters

The latest BetGames’ research shows 70% of live casino players aren’t able to spot the AI avatar live dealer game presenters. We dug deeper into this story and now share exactly what happened behind the scenes.

70% of Live Casino Players Failed to Notice AI Presenters

Indiana Lawmakers Greenlight Sweepstakes Ban

Another US state is about to ban sweepstakes casinos, and this time it’s Indiana. Here’s the full story behind this ban-hammer drop.

Indiana Lawmakers Greenlight Sweepstakes Ban

Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority Starts Issuing Licenses

Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) begins processing licence applications for online and brick-and-mortar gambling. Here’s what all that means.

Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority Starts Issuing Licenses

Honoring the Good, the Bad, and Everything in Between: Casinomeister Awards 2025

The Casinomeister Awards for 2025 have been announced, and here’s who made it to the top, for better or worse.

Honoring the Good, the Bad, and Everything in Between: Casinomeister Awards 2025

Iowa About to Put an End to Unlicensed Gambling?

Iowa’s lawmakers introduced two bills that may shut down unlicensed casinos. We break down what this means for sweepstakes casinos and the gambling industry as a whole.

Iowa About to Put an End to Unlicensed Gambling?

New UKGC Bonus Wagering Regulations Come Into Effect

As of January 19th, the UKGC has imposed a 10x cap on bonus wagering requirements. Here’s what that means for the player.

New UKGC Bonus Wagering Regulations Come Into Effect

Tennessee Attorney General Went After Sweepstakes Casinos

Tennessee Attorney General shut the door on dozens of sweepstakes casinos in that state, and we give you the lowdown on what this means.

Tennessee Attorney General Went After Sweepstakes Casinos

Irish National Lottery Regulator Blamed for Turning a Blind Eye to Gambling Harm

A study pointed to the Irish National Lottery Regulator’s sanitizing of gambling harm in their annual reports. Here’s what’s behind it.

Irish National Lottery Regulator Blamed for Turning a Blind Eye to Gambling Harm

Big Shifts Coming to Finland’s Online Gambling Landscape

Finland is getting closer to reforming its online gambling laws, and we fill you in on everything you need to know about it.

Big Shifts Coming to Finland’s Online Gambling Landscape

Canadian Senators Want to See Sports Betting Ads Gone

Two Canadian senators have sent a letter to the prime minister pushing for a ban on sports betting ads. Here’s how it all got started.

Canadian Senators Want to See Sports Betting Ads Gone

Videoslots Fined £650,000 by the UK Gambling Commission

Videoslots Ltd. just got fined £650,000 by the UKGC for inadequate AML procedures and failure to monitor signs of gambling harm. Here’s what’s behind it.

Videoslots Fined £650,000 by the UK Gambling Commission

Austria Finally Doing Something About Their Gambling Reform

Austrian authorities are about to introduce a draft law that will finally set forth their gambling reform, and we unpack everything that we know about it at this point.

Austria Finally Doing Something About Their Gambling Reform

13% of Adolescents Demonstrate Signs of Problem Gambling, a Study Shows

13% of Norwegian adolescents show obvious signs of problem gambling, and they’re all quite involved in playing video games, the most recent Norwegian study shows. Read more about all the findings.

13% of Adolescents Demonstrate Signs of Problem Gambling, a Study Shows

Curaçao Just Rolled Out a New Alternative Dispute Resolution System Directive

GCB has just introduced a new directive concerning the Alternative Dispute Resolution System (ADR) and we’ve distilled all you need to know about it.

Curaçao Just Rolled Out a New Alternative Dispute Resolution System Directive

Unibet Got a Slap on the Wrist Due to Serious AML Failures

Platinum Gaming (the company behind Unibet) was fined £10 million for failing to take AML controls seriously.

Unibet Got a Slap on the Wrist Due to Serious AML Failures

48% of Adults Engage in Gambling, 2024 Gambling Survey for Great Britain Shows

The results of the latest Gambling Survey for Britain (GSGB) are just in, and we break down what the statistics reveal.

48% of Adults Engage in Gambling, 2024 Gambling Survey for Great Britain Shows

California Calls It: No More Sweepstakes

California just banned sweepstakes casinos for good, and we root out what exactly’s going on in the Golden State.

California Calls It: No More Sweepstakes

Pragmatic Play Launched a Brand New Live Casino Game: Money Time

Pragmatic Play has just released a new game show, Money Time, and we’ve taken it for a spin to see what it’s like.

Pragmatic Play Launched a Brand New Live Casino Game: Money Time

Avoiding Scams in 2026: Hacked Accounts and Casino Spoofing

Scams get more sophisticated as time goes on. Here are some pointers to help you stay safe when gambling online.

Avoiding Scams in 2026: Hacked Accounts and Casino Spoofing

New Jersey Just Outlawed Sweepstakes Casinos

New Jersey governor just signed a bill that bans sweepstakes casinos. Here’s what’s behind it.

New Jersey Just Outlawed Sweepstakes Casinos

Poker May Soon Become Legal in Thailand

Thailand is about to legalize poker tournaments despite their really stringent gambling bans, and we’ve unpacked the full story in this news piece.

Poker May Soon Become Legal in Thailand

The Philippines Lawmakers About to Put Their Foot Down on Online Gambling Once and for All

A big push to ban online gambling in the Philippines is on the table, and we’ve got the full story right here.

The Philippines Lawmakers About to Put Their Foot Down on Online Gambling Once and for All

New Zealand One Step Closer to a Regulated Online Gambling Market

New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Bill has been presented to the House of Representatives on June 30th, 2025, bringing the country one step closer to creating a regulated online gambling market.

New Zealand One Step Closer to a Regulated Online Gambling Market