Global Gaming Insider

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  1. Can countries actually afford not to legalise gambling anymore?

    As gambling operators continue to bring in millions, sometimes billions, in revenue each year, local governments are having to choose between loosening cultural laws or going without the extra funding.

    23 Feb 2026 · 6 min read · By Megan Elswyth

  2. X bans paid gambling partnerships for influencers

    The platform moves betting, lotteries and casinos into ‘Prohibited Industries’ category for paid collaborations.

    20 Feb 2026 · 2 min read · By Layla Victoria

  3. Sega Sammy posts JPY 16.8bn net loss through Q3 as operating income falls 54.7%

    Japanese gaming and entertainment group cuts profit outlook after impairment charges and softer content performance despite modest revenue growth.

    13 Feb 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan

  4. Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: The nominations window is open

    The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific will return to Manila in 2026, bringing the region’s leading gaming operators and suppliers together once again during the SiGMA Asia Summit.

    11 Feb 2026 · 3 min read · By Mariya Savova

  5. What other key tourism areas could Asia incorporate into casino resorts?

    Several high-profile casino resorts across Asia have begun incorporating specific tourism attractions into the properties. Could they continue to lean heavily on pre-existing local attractions to bring in visitors?

    9 Feb 2026 · 5 min read · By Megan Elswyth

  6. Konami reports lower gaming results for the nine months to December 2025

    Gaming & Systems revenue slips 5.7% amid pre-launch slowdown and US tariff effects.

    30 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Keih Ma

  7. CasinoRank data points to shorter player engagement windows across online casinos

    New research suggests rising login frequency is being offset by faster session drop-off as players show lower tolerance for friction before gameplay.

    21 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Shaan Khan

  8. BetBlocker FY25: Over 300,000 active users as average customer cost reaches £0.98

    BetBlocker operates free and anonymous gambling blocking software that is entirely funded by charitable donations.

    14 Jan 2026 · 4 min read · By Megan Elswyth

  9. 2025 in review: What were the biggest global gaming trends?

    In our own 'wrapped' style round-up, the Global Gaming Insider team reviews the biggest developments across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.

    5 Jan 2026 · 15 min read · By Tim Poole

  10. Japan: Police officers punished over alleged online casino gambling

    Officers face suspensions and pay cuts after internal probe finds repeated illegal betting activity.

    23 Dec 2025 · 3 min read · By Keih Ma