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Gambling industry news and igaming mergers: executive appointments, conference announcements, awards, and corporate partnerships across the global casino sector.
Extremadura Gaming Taxes Exceed Budget Forecasts in 2025
The Junta de Extremadura collected €26.47 million in gaming-related taxes during 2025, significantly outpacing initial budget projections published in the DOE. Extremadura's gaming taxes generated €26.47M in 2025, surpassing regional budget forecasts by over €3M across both tax…
Plataforma para el Juego Sostenible and RIAMP: Seniors Lead Prevention
Spain's Plataforma para el Juego Sostenible and the Red Internacional de Adultos Mayores Preventores have formalised a three-year collaboration to place senior citizens at the centre of behavioural addiction prevention efforts.
Tim Miller Exits Gambling Commission After a Decade of Reform
The Gambling Commission's executive director of Policy and Research, Tim Miller, will depart in September after 10 years at the British regulator, leaving a leadership gap amid broader changes at the top.
DGOJ Unveils Technical Specs for Joint Deposit Limits System
Spain's DGOJ has published the technical specifications for its centralised joint deposit limits platform, revealing the depth of integration changes operators must now prepare for. Spain's DGOJ publishes technical specifications for its centralised joint deposit limits system…
Finland iGaming 2027: How Operators Must Prepare Now
Finland's shift to competitive iGaming licensing in 2027 is closer than it appears. EveryMatrix, with years of on-the-ground experience through its Veikkaus partnership, outlines what operators must do today.
Valencia Updates Joc-er Gaming Machine Rules via Public Consultation
The Comunitat Valenciana is modernising its telematic gaming machine framework, with Joc-er at the centre of proposed regulatory changes that affect operators and hostelry licensees.
Bet on Ceuta 2025: Industry Pushes Back on Arana's Reform Agenda
Spain's iGaming hub reinforced its strategic position at Bet on Ceuta 2025, where DGOJ director Mikel Arana's deposit limit proposals met direct pushback from the industry's trade body.
Bet On Ceuta Opens Sold Out as City Eyes Digital Pivot
Bet On Ceuta has launched to a sold-out audience of over 450 participants, as city officials signal a strategic shift from tax haven to full digital ecosystem.
Valencia Opens 15-Day Consultation on New Gaming Room Rules
The Generalitat Valenciana has launched a public hearing process for a new decree governing recreational and gaming rooms, giving the sector 15 days to submit objections via GVA Participa.
eSports overtake traditional sports in Spanish digital betting
Spanish digital betting landscape transformed as eSports capture 4 of 5 most wagered competitions, showing 70.9% growth versus traditional sports. eSports betting volume surged 70.9% in Spain's digital channels during 2025, with electronic sports claiming 4 of top 5 most wagered…
Jdigital Urges Senate Action on Illegal Gaming Operators
Spanish gaming association Jdigital has approached the Senate about rising illegal operator activity and regulatory overreach in new compliance requirements. Jdigital presents concerns to Spanish Senate about illegal gaming proliferation and new prediction markets while…
Juegging Renews Bet on Ceuta Sponsorship for Second Year
Grupo Acrismatic's online gaming division extends its partnership with Spain's key digital gaming conference for the second consecutive year. Juegging, Grupo Acrismatic's online division, confirms second consecutive year as official sponsor of Bet on Ceuta conference in June.
Gambling Industry News
Beyond product launches and regulator bulletins, the sector produces a steady stream of corporate moves, event news, and strategic partnerships that shape competitive positioning.
This section catches gambling industry news that does not fit a product or regulatory bucket: M&A, leadership changes, awards, and conference participation with real substance.
Regulatory fines, online slot releases, and supplier product launches belong in their dedicated sections — here the lens is corporate and strategic B2B developments.
What We Report
- iGaming mergers, investments, and restructuring
- C-level and VP executive appointments
- Conference participation with real announcements
- Industry awards and recognitions
- Corporate partnerships without product focus
Government fines and tax policy → Regulation News. Online slots → Slots section. Platform launches → Casino Game Providers.