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Modernizing the Game: Aligning with the Surge in South Africa’s iGaming Economy Timeless techSouth Africa is currently undergoing a pivotal tax and regulatory modernization to match its thriving online gambling market, which saw Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) jump 25.7% in the latest financial cycle. With sports betting—particularly football and rugby—driving over 60% of the market, the challenge for 2026 is balancing aggressive growth with sustainable, responsible frameworks.February 4, 2026 -
China’s lottery sales top 627.97bn yuan ($90bn) in 2025, up 0.7% y/y ChinaNew figures from Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China show China’s state lottery system sold nearly 628bn yuan in 2025, with sports lottery accounting for roughly two-thirds of the market.February 3, 2026 -
Champions Club heads to Dubai GR8 TechGR8 Tech's Champions Club will welcome attendees of SiGMA Eurasia at booth 14G on February 9-11 in Dubai, UAEFebruary 3, 2026 -
QTech Games strengthens its elite suite with Spadegaming QTech Games SpadegamingQTech Games the leading game aggregator for all emerging markets, has penned its latest provider partnership with Spadegaming, enabling its platform customers to access another multifaceted catalogue.February 3, 2026 -
Puerto Rico sees new “mobile lottery” launch as authorities tighten controls on illegal gaming machines RegulationLocal entrepreneurs have rolled out a mobile platform that lets players buy official electronic lottery plays from their phones, while the Games Commission and Police move to a tougher enforcement regime for unlicensed “route” slot machines.February 3, 2026 -
ELK Studios Drops Tropicool 5, Kyle the Crocodile Takes Over the Coldest Beach ELKKyle the Crocodile has arrived, bringing frozen beats, tropical chaos, and a seriously cool slot experience with win potential of up to 25,000x.February 3, 2026 -
Arsenal stay six points clear after Matchweek 24 as City and Villa slip; Man United hold top-four spot EuropeAfter 24 games, Arsenal lead Manchester City by six points and Aston Villa by seven, with Manchester United 4th and Chelsea and Liverpool rounding out the top six in 5th and 6th.February 3, 2026 -
Portugal opens public consultation on online gambling rule changes, adding “bonus buys”, “bet boosts”, bet builder and cash-out RegulationPortugal’s gambling regulator is moving to modernise its regulated product toolkit by formally defining and limiting popular mechanics for online slots and fixed-odds sports betting, with the draft amendments now open for industry input.February 2, 2026 -
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance opens public consultation to set rules for betting service providers in the fixed-odds market BrazilThe Secretariat of Prizes and Betting is collecting input for a new ordinance that will define how suppliers’ “operational capacity” will be recognised—an effort aimed at tightening the regulated ecosystem and reducing room for unlicensed platforms to rely on unchecked providers.February 2, 2026 -
Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya opens recruitment for Director General/CEO, with applications due 6 February KenyaKenya’s new gambling watchdog has launched a leadership search as the country races to complete its regulatory handover under the Gambling Control Act 2025.February 2, 2026
