Vladimir Raymond
Vladimir Raymond founded iGamingFirms after decades in the iGaming industry, working with operators, platform providers and suppliers. He writes about market shifts, regulation and building iGaming businesses that last. Follow him on X at @VladimirRacswe and on Bluesky.
Articles by Vladimir
Is Online Gambling Legal in New Jersey? The Model iGaming State
Yes: online casino, poker and sports betting are legal in New Jersey through DGE-approved brands partnered with Atlantic City casinos…
Brazil Betting Licence (SPA/MF): Cost, Requirements and Who’s Licensed (2026)
Brazil's SPA/MF betting licence cost R$30 million for five years and three brands. MP 1,394 (25 September 2026) bans online…
Crypto Casino Licence (2026): Which Jurisdictions Allow Crypto and What It Costs
Which gambling regulators have written crypto rules in 2026 (Curaçao, Malta, Isle of Man), what Anjouan, Tobique and Kahnawake allow,…
iGaming KYC Requirements by Jurisdiction (2026): What Each Regulator Demands
iGaming KYC requirements by jurisdiction for operators: when the UK, Sweden, Germany, New Jersey, Malta, Ontario, Curaçao and the EU…
iGaming Industry Statistics 2026: Market Size, Growth and Revenue by Region
How big the iGaming industry is in 2026: regulated online gambling at $100 to $130 billion GGR, $365 billion including…
UKGC Licence Guide: Requirements, Fees and Timeline (2026)
UKGC licence guide for operators: who needs one, the Gambling Commission fee bands in force since 1 October 2026 (remote…
Sweepstakes Casinos in the US: The Complete Legal Map and Operator Index (2026)
Where US sweepstakes casinos are banned in October 2026: nine statutory bans in force, Oklahoma from November 1, four states…
How Much Does a Gambling Licence Cost? 15 Jurisdictions Compared (2026)
Gambling licence cost in 2026 from 15 regulators' own fee schedules: Anjouan €17,828, Kahnawake US$40,000 with one key person, Isle…
Legal Gambling Age by State (2026): Casino, Sports Betting, Lottery and Online in All 50 States
The legal gambling age in all 50 states and DC for casinos, sports betting, the lottery and online casinos, updated…
US Gambling Laws by State (2026): Online Casino, Sports Betting, Sweepstakes and Age in All 50 States
Gambling laws by state for October 2026: online casino in 7 states (Maine next), sports betting in 39 plus DC,…