https://igamingwriter.blog Editorial platform sharing iGaming content insights, regulation updates, and industry knowledge from inside the market. en Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:59:04 GMT Copyright 2026 iGamingWriter.blog. All rights reserved. hello@igamingwriter.blog (iGamingWriter.blog) https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/elena-manzano-silva-takes-gaming-oversight-role-in-extremadura https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/elena-manzano-silva-takes-gaming-oversight-role-in-extremadura Elena Manzano Silva leads gaming management as Extremadura maintains regulatory stability under Dirección General de Tributos oversight structure. 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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:44:32 GMT Gambling Regulation News Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/self-regulation/anesar-strengthens-industry-presence-at-interazar-2024 https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/self-regulation/anesar-strengthens-industry-presence-at-interazar-2024 ANESAR leveraged Interazar as networking platform, discussing training programmes and announcing 13th Gaming Rooms Congress for 14 May in Madrid. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:22:29 GMT Self-regulation Olga Svichkar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/canary-islands-slashes-gaming-machines-and-betting-shops-by-half https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/canary-islands-slashes-gaming-machines-and-betting-shops-by-half Canary Islands implements severe gaming restrictions, cutting Type B machines from 14,812 to 7,200 units and betting venues from 95 to 35 licenses with stric... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:08:35 GMT Industry Updates Olga Svichkar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/egt-enters-iceland-market-with-bell-link-installation https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/egt-enters-iceland-market-with-bell-link-installation EGT completes first Iceland installation with Bell Link progressive jackpot system at Casino Haspenna de Reikiavik, expanding Nordic presence. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:08:20 GMT Industry Updates Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/valencia-extends-gaming-restrictions-blocks-new-venues https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/valencia-extends-gaming-restrictions-blocks-new-venues Valencia approves new gaming decree maintaining strict limits on slot machines, betting shops, and bingo halls while blocking new venue openings. 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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:04 GMT Industry Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/bgaming-launches-football-subculture-slot-ultras https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/bgaming-launches-football-subculture-slot-ultras BGaming releases Ultras, a 5×4 football-themed slot with Hold & Win bonus, expanding wilds, and ×5,000 max win targeting sports passion enthusiasts. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:04:57 GMT Provider Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/putin-signs-law-creating-sixth-russian-gambling-zone-in-siberia https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/putin-signs-law-creating-sixth-russian-gambling-zone-in-siberia Putin approves sixth Russian gambling zone in Altai Republic as government seeks regional economic growth amid ongoing fiscal pressures from Ukraine conflict. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:04:46 GMT Industry Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/mga-issues-warning-over-fraudulent-gaming-site-claims https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/mga-issues-warning-over-fraudulent-gaming-site-claims Malta Gaming Authority disavows siapwdku.net website falsely claiming MGA licensing. Regulator warns consumers to verify operator authorisation before deposi... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:59:21 GMT Gambling Regulation News Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/self-regulation/egba-members-commit-to-new-european-harm-prevention-standard https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/self-regulation/egba-members-commit-to-new-european-harm-prevention-standard EGBA welcomes publication of EN 18144, Europe's first gambling harm prevention standard. Nine behavioural markers to identify risky play patterns. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:59:16 GMT Self-regulation Olga Svichkar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/emotiva-opens-first-andaluc-a-gaming-salon-in-m-laga-expansion https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/emotiva-opens-first-andaluc-a-gaming-salon-in-m-laga-expansion Emotiva prepares to open its first gaming salon in Andalucía, located in Málaga's Carretera de Cádiz district, marking strategic territorial expansion. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:06:02 GMT Industry Updates Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/bgc-launches-five-point-plan-to-combat-uks-surging-black-market https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/bgc-launches-five-point-plan-to-combat-uks-surging-black-market Betting and Gaming Council unveils comprehensive strategy as H2 Gambling Capital forecasts illegal betting could reach £33 billion by 2028. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:08:16 GMT Industry Updates Olga Svichkar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/everymatrix-gains-alberta-gaming-licence-for-july-launch https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/everymatrix-gains-alberta-gaming-licence-for-july-launch EveryMatrix receives conditional licensing from AGLC as Alberta prepares to become Canada's second regulated iGaming market in July 2024. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:06:52 GMT Provider Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/anesar-confirms-seven-public-administrations-for-13th-congress https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/anesar-confirms-seven-public-administrations-for-13th-congress ANESAR confirms participation of seven public administrations in its upcoming 13th Gaming Hall Congress scheduled for 14 May in Madrid. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:06:48 GMT Gambling Regulation News Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/everymatrix-experts-bust-five-critical-bonus-abuse-myths https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/everymatrix-experts-bust-five-critical-bonus-abuse-myths EveryMatrix executives expose five dangerous misconceptions about bonus abuse that cost operators 10-20% of revenue through organised fraud schemes. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:06:44 GMT Industry Updates Olga Svichkar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/softswiss-ai-hackathon-delivers-34-teams-and-25k-prizes https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/softswiss-ai-hackathon-delivers-34-teams-and-25k-prizes SOFTSWISS AI Hackathon 2026 saw 34 teams from 21 countries compete in 46-hour build window, with €25,000 prize pool and 70% viable project rate. 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