The GI Newswire: 31 March 2025

EGBA reports European GGR of €123.4bn for FY24

Figures published by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) have highlighted a total gross gaming revenue of €123.4bn ($133.2bn) generated by the European gambling market during 2024 – up 5% from 2023. Aggregated data and forecasts collated from the EGBA’s key figures 2025 European market report, which covers the EU-27 and UK gambling markets, saw growth in both online and land-based gambling of €47.9bn and €75.5bn, respectively. Read the full story here.

Other stories from Europe:

• Gambling Commission bans certain casino promotions and caps wagering requirements (Read)
• Spillemyndigheden: Online GRR up 5.8% for February 2025 (Read)
• KSA prioritises player protection in annual report and 2025 strategy (Read)
• Evoke posts full-year revenue growth of 3% for FY2024 as transformation plan lifts H2 profitability (Read)
• QMRA report explores Finland’s potential affiliate ban and its impact (Read)

Alberta proposes new iGaming legislation

The provincial government in Alberta has introduced Bill 48: the iGaming Alberta Act. This legislation aims to establish the Alberta iGaming Corporation, introducing a new regulated framework for private operators. The Alberta iGaming Corporation will oversee private sector participation in the regulated market, while Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) will remain the regulator. Read the full story here.

Other stories from North America:

• New Jersey orders Kalshi and Robinhood to stop unapproved betting (Read)
• Wynn Resorts nominates Anthony Sanfilippo to Board of Directors (Read)
• MGCB orders 10 offshore gambling operators to cease activities in Michigan (Read)
• SCCG Research: The historical landscape of distributed gaming (Read)

Playtech CEO exclusive: Brazil already our largest live casino market globally

Following the publication of its FY24 results, Playtech CEO Mor Weizer has told Gambling Insider Brazil is already the supplier's biggest market globally within the live casino vertical. Brazil regulated online gaming at the start of this year and, as such, has become the most talked-about region within the global gaming sector. Playtech, which supplies online casino, sports betting and more, delivers a live casino offering worldwide, particularly of note with MGM Resorts in the US. Read the full story here.

Thailand Cabinet moves forward with casino bill, but wealth rule for locals still in place

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft bill that could pave the way for legal casinos inside entertainment complexes, as part of its broader plan to boost tourism and economic activity. However, the proposed rules still include strict entry conditions for Thai nationals — namely, a THB50m deposit requirement and a THB5,000 entry fee. Earlier this month, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat suggested the wealth condition might be dropped, noting it would exclude a large portion of the population. Despite that, the cabinet opted to keep the clause in the bill's current version, allowing Parliament to decide whether it should remain. Read the full story here.

Other stories from Asia-Pacific:

• India: states hold authority over online gaming and betting laws, says IT Minister (Read)
• Premium mass strategy helps lift NagaWorld revenue for 2024 (Read)
• Genting Singapore presses on with RWS 2.0 despite mixed signals (Read)
• The Star’s casino licence suspension extended until September 2025 (Read)