Gaming

The digital gaming industry has grown at an extraordinary pace over the past decade as faster internet connections, powerful mobile devices, cloud technology and digital storefronts have transformed the way people access entertainment.

Three of the capital's grandest gambling houses closed within six years of each other. The money is still in play. It just stopped coming through the front door.

Online casino studios are releasing games at a pace that would have been difficult to imagine a decade ago. Evolution launched 113 new live and RNG titles during 2025, while major developers continue pushing new releases into increasingly crowded casino lobbies.

Amazon has changed what people expect from online services. Next-day deliveries, live updates and one-click convenience have made speed and visibility feel normal.

We take a closer look at how user experience has become central to online gambling platforms.

Two platforms come up the most in community discussions right now: Lootbar and LDShop. Neither is a secret, and neither is without tradeoffs. Here's what's actually worth knowing about each.

When the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 was passed through the Oireachtas, it marked the most significant overhaul of Irish gambling law in more than six decades.

We look at how fintech and open banking are reshaping betting transactions, faster deposits, instant withdrawals, and frictionless payments across platforms.

Across British life, outcomes fall along a spectrum. Some are shaped heavily by timing and access. Others are driven largely by performance. And some are governed almost entirely by chance.