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KSA Tells Dutch Operators to Scrap “Share Your Bet” Feature Highlights  KSA Regulator has urged licensed operators to remove ‘Share Your Bet’ functions, as they are considered gambling advertising. The coalition government agrees to a total ban on all online gambling advertising. The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has ordered licensed gambling operators to …

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Ireland’s Gambling Regulator Begins Enforcement Era Highlights The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland GRAI  is allowed to accept and process betting licence applications. Reports from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) reveal the growing concern of problem gambling among adults.  Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, has approved the Gambling …

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Mississippi Lawmakers Pass Online Sports Betting Once Again Highlights  Mississippi House members approve an online sports betting legislation bill for the third straight year. Sponsor Rep Casey hinted that city residents have attempted to place  $ 10 million in online betting since September 2025.  In Mississippi, the online sports betting bill HB 1581 cleared the …

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Macau GGR Posts 24% Growth in January Highlights  Macau’s gross gaming revenue rose 24% year-on-year, generating MOP 22.63 billion (US$2.79 billion). Analyst to anticipate the growth of 7% in 2026. The casino industry in Maua’s region experienced strong year-on-year growth of 24% in January, with gross gaming revenue reaching MOP 22.63 billion (US$2.79 billion). This …

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UK Reviews Proposal to Lift Gambling Licence Fees by 30% Highlights The UK Gambling Commission imposes a 30% rise in taxes for operators  A study by Yield Sec predicts that illegal online gambling will account for 10% of the UK market.  The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) consultation documents propose a 30% tax …

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UK Gambling Tax Move Could Prove a Costly Mistake Highlights  The Autumn 2025 Budget raises gaming duty from 21% to 40% starting from April 2026. Small operators would take the biggest hit due to the reform change. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn 2025 Budget hits out massively by increasing the gaming duty from  21% to 40% …

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Sluggish December Tourism Wraps Up Dull Year for Las Vegas Highlights  December experiences another dip in Las Vegas tourism, closing out a dull year 2025. Sports betting attracted mixed results in  December 2025. The tourism data reveal that the Nevada gaming industry had a difficult 2025, raising questions about its uncertain future.  The Strip saw …

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Putin Asked To Legalise Online Casinos By Finance Ministry Highlights  Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov proposes the legalization of online casinos to offset losses from the war with Ukraine. Plans to bring online casinos to temporarily occupied territories in Ukraine are underway. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov reportedly urges  President Vladimir Putin to lift Russia’s ban …

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PENNSYLVANIA: iCASINO REVENUE HITS $260M HIGH IN DECEMBER Highlights Pennsylvania gambling revenue closes out 2025 with a record $259.7 M. The entire gaming tax from this region amounts to  $255.8 million. The monthly online casino revenue in December accounts for $259.7 million. The entire market has collected $616.7 million. This is, however, the state’s second-highest …

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Michigan Sets Record $3.8bn Online Gambling Revenue 2025 Highlights The revenue from the Michigan online market rose by 29.5% in 2024.  Players wagered $5.4 billion, registering a 1.9% increase from 2024. Gross gaming revenue in Michigan touches $3.8 billion in 2025 by experiencing double-digit growth in the state’s online casinos and sports betting markets. As …

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Dutch Authority Tightens Action Against Illegal Gambling Highlights  KSA Regulator to plan stronger clampdown on illegal gambling. Enforcing a strict ban on using the role models for the advertisement of online gambling. Netherlands regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has expanded its regulatory efforts, purely focusing on illegal gambling operations in the country. According to the plan of …

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New Postcode, Recycling Lottery Licences Issued Highlights  Norway issues a series of licenses approving postcode and recycling-style lotteries. Calls are made to end the Norwegian gambling monopoly.   The Norwegian Gaming Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has announced new licenses permitting the operation postcode and recycling-style lotteries in the country, despite allowances made for certain companies to apply for …

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2026 LAUNCH SET AS ALBERTA ESTABLISHES iGAMING FRAMEWORK Highlights  The regulatory framework for the Alberta iGaming market has been set up by the provincial government. Alberta has the youngest adult population in Canada. The regulatory framework is ready for an open Alberta iGaming market on Wednesday. Previously, the authorities thought of opening the gambling market …

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Georgia Revives Sports Betting Bill Despite 2026 Doubts Highlights  The HB910 bill has pushed for sports betting legalisation again.  Rep Matt Hatchett would legalise up to 18 sportsbooks in the state.  Georgia Lawmakers call for sports betting legalisation despite challenges faced in previous attempts. Rep Matt Hatchett introduces the HB910 bill that authorizes sports betting …

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Double-Digit Betting Boosts Portugal Q3 Online Revenue Highlights  Gross Gaming Revenue  (GGR) from Portugal during Q3 2025 touched €297.1 million. The registered player list rose to approximately 5 million. The online gambling in Portugal touched €297.1 million ($346.5 million) in Q3 of 2025. This marks the second-highest quarterly amount on record, with 11.6% year-on-year. According …

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Indiana Hearing Fuels Talk of Online Casino Legalisation Highlights  Indiana introduced a sweepstakes casino ban last month. The possibility of online casino legalisation. New Indiana online casino sweepstakes ban sparks debate on online casino legalisation—House Public Policy Commission hearing on that bill  HB 1052.  During the committee hearing, sponsor Rep. Ethan Manning indicated the prohibition …

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Chicago Confirms Sports Betting Will Remain Live in 2026 Highlights Sports Betting in Chicago continues without a pause in 2026. SBA lawsuit challenging city’s new sports betting regulations will prevail. Sports Betting in Chicago will continue uninterrupted in 2026, following which the sportsbook alliance will immediately withdraw its efforts to block news tax and licensing …

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UK Regulator Costs Rise 49% Amid Lottery Legal Fight Highlights  Gambling Commission’s operating costs surged 49% during the period of 2024-25. The UKGC took enforcement action in 24 cases, resulting in GBP 4.2 million ($5.64 million) in penalties. The UK Gambling Commission annual report for 204/25 indicates that the yearly expenditure was up by 49% …

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Seaport Research Sees Macau GGR Up 19% in January Highlights  Seaport research analyst projecting year-to-year gaming revenue of 19%. The reports suggest the first-quarter growth of around 14%. After a whelming performance in December 2025, the Seaport Research reports the growth by 19% year-on-year for January.  The analyst Vitaly Umansky, in this statement on Wednesday, …

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Unified US Push to Secure Sports Betting Laws Highlights  The Nevada Attorney General has filed an amicus brief with the Fourth Circuit. Kalshi and other similar platforms defend by claiming their services are not gambling, but financial trading. Aaron D. Ford, Nevada Attorney General, on Christmas Eve, announced that he helped to lead a coalition …

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BGC Sounds Alarm on £100m Boxing Day Black Market Bets Highlights The Betting and Gaming Council has confirmed that around £100m is potentially wagered on the black market in just 24 hours.  The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has acknowledged that a rise in gambling taxes can push consumers to seek illegal alternatives.  The reports …

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Brazil President Lula Approves 15% Betting Tax Hike Plan Highlights  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed into law legislation approving a 15% tax hike by 2028. Institute for Responsible Gaming warns of illegal market growth.  The legislation signed by the Brazilian President states an increased taxation on betting companies operating in Brazil. Approved …

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New York Moves to Outlaw In-Play Sports Betting Highlights  New York’s legislative proposal aims to ban in-play sports betting. If passed, this bill could mark a significant deviation from the current practices in New York. Assembly member Linda Rosenthal introduced a bill that was submitted to the committee on Racing and Wagering. This bill intends …

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New Jersey Reports $636.2 M Gaming Revenue in November Highlights  The gross gambling revenue of New Jersey climbed to $636.2 in November. Sports betting revenue rose to 23% year-on-year, touching $146.3 million. November’s gambling revenue of $636.2 million reflects a year-over-year growth rate of 14.2% and is also 4.1% ahead of October’s tally of $611.1 …

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Record Sports Betting Fuels Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Highlights  The total revenue from gambling reached $623.1 million, marking an all-time high in November, with sports betting leading the way. Pennsylvania sportsbook registered $98.3 million in revenue, setting a new benchmark.  The Pennsylvania region reported the highest gambling revenue, totaling $623.1 million in November, with the sports …

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Philippines Authorities Intensify Efforts Targeting POGOs Highlights The government has directed police to step up patrols and intelligence operations against unlicensed gambling operators. POGO was actively involved in cyber fraud, including online love and crypto scams that led to the ban in 2024.  The Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) …

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Fresh Resistance to Massachusetts Online Casino Efforts Highlights  Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and Governor Maura Healey’s opposition sparks new concerns over iCasino legislation in 2026. According to the Muradian bill, the online casino industry’s revenue will be taxed at 15%. The lawmakers in Massachusetts are looking to address the massive budget gap by legalising online casinos …

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Over 80M Impressions Mark Record Safer Gambling Week Highlights  Safer Gambling Week 2025 has delivered its strongest results with more than 80 million impressions across social media. BGC Chief Executive Grainne Hurst indicated that more uptake of these safer gambling tools following the campaign. More than 80 million impressions were generated in Safer Gambling Week …

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North Carolina Sports Betting Reaches New High in November Highlights North Carolina sports betting has achieved the second-highest total in November from the start of legal online wagering. The state’s handle for the five months till the end of November surpassed the $3 billion mark. The sports betting handle has been on the rise for …

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Philippines Q3 GGR Drop Tied to Compliance Measures Highlights  Alejandro Tengo of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp has said that the third-quarter gaming revenue dip was inevitable.  PAGCOR has introduced a new policy that prioritizes consumer safety. In the G2E Asia @ the Philippines conference, Alejandro Tengo of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp …

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