Morocco is quickly positioning itself as one of Africa’s most vibrant and fast-growing e-sports markets, transforming what was once considered a niche pastime into a structured and increasingly professional industry.   Competitive gaming in the country now encompasses organised tournaments, semi-professional teams, brand sponsorships, dedicated gaming venues, and a steadily expanding pipeline of young players converting raw talent into tangible opportunity.   Central to this

Belgium’s regulated gambling sector recorded its first annual contraction since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as newly released figures for 2024 reveal a notable downturn across the market.   Data published on Tuesday by the national regulator shows that total gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell to €1.61 billion, representing a 4.86% decrease from the €1.69 billion reported in 2023.   The decline was largely attributed to a sharp reduction in land-based gambling activity, e

A senior figure within Communist Party of the Russian Federation has urged the Kremlin to abandon controversial plans to legalize online casinos, instead advocating for a sweeping crackdown on digital gambling platforms.   Georgy Kamnev, a State Duma deputy and member of the party’s Central Committee, has called for what he described as a “complete ban on online casinos in Russia,” according to reports from the Russian outlet News.ru .   Kamnev argued that authorities should

The public prosecution department is preparing to initiate legal proceedings against Rabobank over its alleged failure to adhere to regulations concerning money laundering and the financing of terrorism. According to a brief statement released on Wednesday, the bank did not adequately examine “unusual transactions” conducted by its clients over an extended period. The investigation, which is approaching its final stages, focuses on activities spanning from October 2016 throug