UK gambling industry GGY rises to $6.01 billion in Q4 as online betting dominates, regulator says

Britain’s gambling industry generated £4.5 billion ($6.01 billion) in gross gambling yield (GGY) during the fourth quarter of 2025, up 2.27% from a year earlier, as online gambling continued to dominate the market, according to quarterly statistics released by the Gambling Commission. The regulator reported that GGY, a measure of revenue retained by operators after […]

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Finland Sees 50 Applications for Gambling Licences

Finland is preparing for the liberalization of its online gambling sector, with the National Police Board reporting substantial interest from operators. Since the application window for B2C licences opened on March 1, 2026, the Gambling Administration has received 50 applications. The majority of these applicants are foreign companies, which adds complexity to the evaluation process. […]

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Poker Turing Test – Podcast S8E11

An increasing number of people rely on ChatGPT summaries to explain complex topics. Is this a good idea if you’re looking for tactical and strategic information about #poker? This fun episode of the podcast explores the question. As you may have found in other disciplines, one of the problems with relying on any LLM is […]

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PAGCOR forecasts lower Philippine gaming revenue in 2026 amid online slowdown

The Philippine gaming industry could post lower gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2026, declining by as much as 19%, with regulatory changes affecting online gambling activity and geopolitical tensions influencing consumer spending, according to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR). Speaking on the sidelines of the SiGMA Asia Summit, PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive […]

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Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Sues Vallejo Over Casino Deal

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has initiated legal action against the City of Vallejo, California, and its council following approval of an Encroachment Permit and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians. The dispute concerns a proposed temporary casino in Vallejo, planned to include 24 single-family residences, a tribal administration building, […]

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Aussie Millions Return Puts Melbourne Fans in Focus

Aussie Millions has brought Australian poker into mainstream focus, returning to Melbourne after a six-year absence and bringing a familiar poker gathering back into public conversation. The festival ran from April 24 to May 10 with 18 events, giving the comeback a clear calendar hook, rather than a broad poker-culture discussion. Melbourne also gives the […]

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