Karina Allan

Casino Expert
After more than a ten years working in sports and casino journalism, Karina has the vital insights into everything from gambling laws, advanced gaming technology, crypto payments, and everything in-between. Her expertise has landed her in other major gambling online publications in the past such as Basketball Insiders and The Sports Daily.

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India Creates Distinct Digital Gaming Category in 2025 Income Tax Bill

Karina Allan
2025-03-19 12:14:21
In a landmark development for India’s booming digital entertainment sector, the Income Tax Bill 2025 has established a separate category for online gaming, distinguishing it from traditional gambling and lotteries for taxation purposes. This legislative shift acknowledges the growing economic importance of India’s digital gaming industry, currently valued at approximately USD 3.1 billion. It implements […]

UKGC Pilots “Frictionless” Financial Risk Checks for Online Gamblers

Karina Allan
2025-03-18 13:43:53
Britain’s gambling regulator is testing a new approach to protecting vulnerable players without disrupting recreational bettors. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) launched a six-month pilot program in August 2024 to evaluate financial risk assessments for online gambling customers, representing a significant change in how the industry approaches player protection. Early results show promise, with 95% […]