Industry Fears Illegal Gambling Surge After 15% Deposit Tax Highlights The bill that proposes a 15% tax on player deposits and retrospective taxes on licensed operators sparks concerns over the legal landscape. Brazil’s industry pointed out that such measures can fuel the growth of the illegal market. The Brazilian Senate plenary passed the Antifaction Bill …
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Finland Locks In Dual-Licence For Market Launch In 2027 Highlights Finland’s shift to the licensed gambling market has gained pace after the government’s submission of legislative proposal HE 16/2025. The regulatory license for the gaming software is expected to be open in early 2026. Finland has moved from a state-monopoly gambling model to a more …
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New York Advances Bill To Outlaw Online Sweepstakes Games Highlights The SB5935 proposal to prohibit online sweepstakes casinos proceeds to the governor’s table for approval. The bill is directed towards the dual-currency sweepstakes model. The official bill to outlaw sweepstakes games has reached New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk, as it clears the legislature. The …
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Brazil : Court Ruling Pauses Municipal Lotteries Highlights The Federal Supreme Court suspends municipal lotteries in the country The Solidarity Party has claimed that more than 5,500 municipalities are on their way to launch lotteries before these measures. Uncertainty prevails over the future of municipal lotteries as they are suspended by the Supreme Court in …
Joint Raid Breaks €20m Spain–Sweden Illegal Betting Ring Highlights The coordinated effort of authorities from Sweden and Spain to arrest a group accused of running illegal gambling. Europol is committed to dismantling criminal networks with foreign connections that harm the locals. A group of five accused criminals was arrested as a result of raids that …
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Spain Penalises 32 Operators for Gaming Violations Highlights The Spanish regulator announces hefty fines amounting to EUR 33 million on 32 gambling operators. Spain has tightened its grip on the gambling market by introducing strict regulatory policies. Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030 has sanctioned fines totalling above EUR 33 million …
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Las Vegas Tourism Slows But Gaming Still Grows Highlights Las Vegas tourism continued to decline in October, even with outstanding performance on the strip. Baccarat continues its strong performance on the strip. October became another month with a visitation decline, with a rise in gross gaming revenue for Las Vegas. On Tuesday, the Nevada Gaming …
Macau: Investment Firm Predicts 5% Rise in GGR Highlights CLSA projects that the gross gaming revenue will increase by 5% in 2026. Macau to close out 2025 on a positive note. CLSA analysts Jeffrey Kiang and Leo Pan, on Wednesday, have estimated a GGR of MOP258.43 billion (US$32.3 billion), with an increase of 5% in …
October: Massachusetts Sets New Sports Betting Record Highlights The total amount wagered by players in sports betting touched $892.2 million, marking a 19.3% year-over-year jump. Revenue from casino gaming activity surpasses $96 million in October. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) reported $892.2 million, which beats the previous record set in September by 11.5%. This new …
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Macau Chief Keeps Close Watch on Non-Gaming Investments Highlights Macau chief executive Sam Hou Fai says he will continue to monitor non-gaming investments. The government aims to have non-generating activities constitute 60% of the GDP by 2028. The chief executive, Sam Hou Fai, during his second policy address, has again reassured that he will actively …
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Florida Bill Cracks Down on Fixed Bets, Clarifies DFS Highlights A new amendment that was introduced by the House Panel in Florida adds a felony for match-fixing and defines daily fantasy sports. The gambling set aims to regulate daily fantasy sports operators, which were previously operating in the grey market. On Tuesday, the Florida House …
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Michigan Reports Records Online Gambling in October Highlights Michigan online gambling revenue rose to $352.3 million in October, setting a new record. The gross revenue for online sports betting shot up by 123.6% year-over-year.  Michigan has surpassed its previous online gambling revenue record of $312.5 million by 12.7% which was registered in August. The new …
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September: Arizona Sports Betting Dips to Lowest in 3 Years Highlights September records Arizona’s lowest sports betting revenue in three years. The total tax collected via sports betting in Arizona was $1.9 million during September. The sports betting handle in Arizona has grown by 16.3% year-over-year, reaching $851.3 million. The revenue achieved was 39.4% higher …
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North Carolina: Sports Betting Sets New Record in October Highlights North Carolina sports betting reached a new high, reaching $811.4 million in bets during October. The total betting amount has exceeded $2 billion from the start of this financial year. Operators in North Carolina collected $811.4 million in sports betting revenue during October. This beats …
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Brazil to Launch Central Self-Exclusion in 2025 Highlights Brazil introduces new rules for the calendar year 2025-26, enabling bettors to self-exclude from the gambling platform. Operators must integrate self-exclusion systems within 30 days. The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets’ (SPA) newly built framework empowers players to compete on their merits, with self-exclusion and setting limit …
Great Britain: Betting Shop GGY Down; Online Actives Drop Highlights Overall online gross gambling yield for the three months to 30 September was £1.42 billion. Betting shop GGY fell by 5% for the quarter, registering £508 million. The Gambling Commission reported on Wednesday that the overall gross gambling yield rose by 8% from £1.32 billion …
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Commission: Youth Problem Gambling Not Declining Highlights As per the Gambling Commission report, around 1.2% of young people fall under the problem gambling category. 30% of the participants in the survey have accepted that they spend their own money on gambling. The recent regulator’s “Young People and Gambling 2025” report revealed that the percentage of …
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FRANCE: TRADE BODY OPPOSES iGAMING LEGALISATION Highlights Casinos de France has compelled the French government to push aside proposals looking to legalise online gambling. Legalising online casinos is estimated to result in an annual loss of €546 million for public finances. The trade association Casinos de France, representing land-based casinos in the country, has voiced …
Virginia: Sports Betting Hits New Highs in September Highlights Sportsbook users in Virginia wagered $737.2 million in September. The total tax revenue from sports betting stands at $9.7 million during the month. The sports betting market in Virginia marks a historic milestone, with total revenue soaring to $737.2 million, the second-highest since its inception. The …
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ITALY’S iGAMING PREPARES FOR MAJOR SHIFT BEFORE 2026  Highlights Italy is embracing a new regulatory framework for online gambling. The regulatory changes ensure that the market is mainly composed of large-scale entities. Italy’s iGaming market is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by major changes in the regulatory landscape for online gaming. The new framework has …
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Northern Ireland Lawmakers Seek Higher Online Gambling Taxes Highlights Northern Ireland inter-party group calls for higher taxes on online betting. The group’s chairperson, Philip McGuigan MLA, stated that gambling-related harm costs over £1bn annually. The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group on limiting gambling-related harm in the country has sent a letter to the UK chancellor …
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You Tube Imposes Strict Rules on Gambling Content Highlights YouTube has announced strict regulations on gambling content to enhance the protection of vulnerable users. The platform will implement these new community guidelines starting on November 17. The online video streaming platform YouTube has proposed rigid rules for gambling and violent, graphic video games to ensure …
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ACMA Issues Warnings to Offshore Gambling Platforms  Highlights ACMA issued multiple warnings to operators offering unlicensed online casino and betting services. According to the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, operators are required to hold a license issued by an Australian state or territory. The communication regulator board of Australia has rolled out several notices to offshore …
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UNAD Calls Again to Ban Gambling Ads in Spain Highlights UNAD calls for a total ban on all forms of gambling and betting advertising. UNAD study reveals that a total of 1,304 individuals have undergone treatment for non-substance addiction. Spain’s leading addiction treatment network (UNAD) has renewed calls for a complete ban on all gambling …
Treasury Warned Tax Hike Won’t Solve Gambling Highlights IPPR economic policy expert Carsten Jung said a tax hike isn’t enough to address the problem gambling. Jung’s opinion is that the Netherlands is not a good example to use in the tax hike debate. The increase in gambling taxes is not a sufficient policy to address …
Cobra Effect: Over-Regulation hurts Gambling Markets Highlights Gambling rules developed to ensure players’ safety have an inverse effect on the sector. Strategic regulation is a way forward for regulators and operators to compete and downsize the black market. The infamous Cobra Effect is meant to describe how a solution to a problem makes it worse, …
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Wisconsin moves to Legalise Online Sports Betting Highlights Wisconsin lawmakers are showing their preparedness for legitimate sports betting online. Nine out of eleven tribes have allowed for sports betting as a part of their tribal gaming compacts. During the previous week, Wisconsin lawmakers announced a newly formulated bill, LBR-4723/1, to legalise online sports betting in …
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Texas AG Contenders United Against Gambling Highlights Gambling firms remain hopeful for legalisation in Texas, as AG candidates share resistance to gambling. Sources from this month’s Global Gaming Expo hinted Paxton could become the next attorney general to curb sweepstakes operators. The 2026 Texas attorney general candidates opposing gambling push for legalisation. Lieutenant Governor Dan …
Takaichi’s win may boost Japan’s Casino Plans Highlights Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is expected to encourage the country’s growth of integrated casino resorts. Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe introduced the Integrated Resort Promotion Law to remote resorts with leisure and recreation services. Recently elected Sanae Takaichi became the first woman prime minister of …
Zimbabwe: Withholding Tax Seen as Socially Unfair Highlights Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube imposed a withholding tax to enhance the overall tax collection. The new tax policy poses challenges for smaller operators, consuming significant time and financial resources. In the budget drafted for 2025, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube requests the implementation of withholding tax, indicating a …
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