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Finnish Ministry of the Interior releases draft regulations on RNG certification and information security, providing operators with essential compliance guidelines.

Himalayan Harmony Group, a prominent regional investment firm, has forged strategic partnerships with several licensed online casino operators in Nepal to enhance market penetration and compliance standards.

Romania's incoming coalition government plans to raise the legal gambling age from 18 to 21, targeting enhanced player protection in a market plagued by recent scandals.

Italy's regulatory reset activates 52 licenses, enforcing stricter compliance and phasing out non-compliant operators.

Refreshed branding elements – Featuring a distinctive robot icon, gambling chips, and a unified color scheme that creates instant brand recognition.

Bulgaria's government approved a 20% tax on online casino gross gaming revenue, up from 15%, to generate €150 million annually toward a €3.86 billion deficit.

SOFTSWISS clinched the Best iGaming Marketing Campaign award at SiGMA Europe Awards 2025 for its "Dive In" initiative, emphasizing brand strength and partnership growth.

Wazdan has inked a multi-year content agreement with Holland Casino Online, integrating over 20 titles including top performers like Book of Faith and Mighty Fish.

Tech giants' 2025 ad policies force hyper-localized strategies, elevating compliance costs by 15-20% in Europe and Asia.

Supreme Court of Appeal rules bookmakers cannot offer roulette or casino-style games online without a full casino license.

General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) to permit one online gaming license per emirate, fostering controlled market entry.

AI integration surges in fraud detection, slashing suspicious activities by 40% across regulated markets.

Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issues draft guidelines mandating AI risk assessments for licensed online casino operators, effective Q1 2026.

BOS-commissioned research indicates Sweden's online gambling channelization rate at just 69%, far below the government's 90% target.

Regulatory divergence across regions accelerates demand for AI-driven compliance tools and localized strategies.

Curaçao Gaming Control Board (CGA) commissioners resigned en masse in September 2025, halting regulatory oversight in a key iGaming jurisdiction.