The India online gambling ban has just taken a dramatic step: parliament has cleared a bill that bans all forms of online real-money play. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 now waits for presidential assent, but its message is already clear. This is not a marginal industry. Nearly half a billion Indians
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Why do sustainable sponsorships in iGaming matter and what has that to do with ESG?In this business, slapping your name on something isn’t just branding — it’s you, shaking hands in front of the whole crowd, and everyone’s watching. The visibility is even sharper in Europe. The UK is tightening controls on sports betting ads.
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How safe is your data when you place a bet online? In iGaming data privacy isn’t just a technical issue – it’s the linchpin of brand reputation. Especially for operators targeting the EU. Each registration, deposit, and gameplay session creates a trail of personal details: names, ID numbers, credit cards, behavioral fingerprints. Players rarely see
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In the race to capture player loyalty and investor confidence, the word “sustainability” is becoming increasingly “popular” in iGaming. Yet, not all green claims are created equal. The EU and UK are tightening regulations and players demanding more transparency. A consequence: greenwashing in iGaming has become a growing threat to trust, compliance, and bottom lines.
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Is Europe’s online gambling industry finally aligning business success with public good? The newly released EGBA Sustainability Report 2025 makes a strong case. With €3.8 billion paid into public coffers, nearly 70% of customers using safety tools, and personalized messages improving high-risk behavior, the report reveals a sector serious about evolving and backing it up
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ESG reporting in iGaming is no longer just a thing for closed boardrooms and industry panels. It’s no longer a formality. It’s becoming a mark for credibility. This wasn’t an overnight change. For years, plenty of people doubted whether ESG would ever move past the buzzwords. But those days are gone. Today, it’s not just
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The Nevis iGaming License 2025, launched in April, isn’t just another set of rules—it’s Nevis betting on a new reputation. ESG standards finally have teeth here. Think stricter money checks, stronger player protections, and a public push to be ranked with Malta or the Isle of Man. For anyone tracking regulatory change, this isn’t business
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Can Curaçao’s online casino industry remain a global hub if it doesn’t tighten identity checks? In a first-of-its-kind regulatory action, Curaçao’s Public Prosecutor’s Office (PPO) has fined twelve online casino operators for failing to verify player identities – an essential Know Your Customer (KYC) obligation. This enforcement marks a sharp turn in the island’s reputation
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iGaming governance failures aren’t just an abstract risk. They are now a direct threat to profits, reputations, and long-term survival for every regulated operator. The £3.9 million penalty handed to Celton Manx by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) shows just how quickly poor oversight can escalate … One week, you’re licensed and
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Regulation rarely makes headlines. But New Zealand’s online casino overhaul? A true outlier. Suddenly, a market that’s been the Wild West is about to go clean, green, and audited to the core. The country is preparing to license 15 online casinos—with the ESG impact on iGaming licenses front and center. Forget backroom deals. Now, operators
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