South Carolina To Permit On-Site Horse Wagers Bill Highlights The Bipartisan Bill in South Carolina has cleared the committee and is headed to the Senate floor. The Equine Advancement Act reflects the targeted measure to raise the potential of gambling revenue from Horse Racing. The Senate Finance Committee advanced the bipartisan bill on a 12–6 …
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New Bill Aims to End Betting on Govt, Military Moves Highlights US lawmakers call for a ban on prediction market bets on military actions and government decisions. Growing public support for banning elected professionals from prediction markets. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are directing efforts towards the Banning Event Trading on …
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Online Sports Betting Bill Moves Forward in Wisconsin Highlights Wisconsin passes bills legalising online sports betting under a tribal model. Political differences remain between the tribes regarding the proposed structure. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Senate approved AB601, a bill that would legalize online sports betting. The bill passed the legislative assembly with a vote of …
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Blask Highlights Offshore Dominance in US Gambling Highlights Balsk AI-driven analytics study suggests that the offshore brands continue to dominate the gambling sector in the US. Licensed operators can enjoy certain benefits, enabling them to expand their offering and build consumer trust. Recent findings from the AI market analytics platform Blask depict that offshore operators …
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€44m Drop in Dutch Gambling Tax Triggers Review Call Highlights VNLOK trade body data suggests that tax contributions from the gambling sector dropped by EUR 43.5 million in 2025. The policy was designed to raise structural tax revenue, but it is driving players to the black market. The letter was co-signed by industry representatives, including …
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H2 Estimates March Madness 2026 To Hit $4 Billion Highlights Research firm H2 Gambling Capital projects that sportsbooks will reach $4 billion in 2026. US Bettors are more inclined towards baseball, accounting for 32% of the handle in the US sports betting market in 2025. The recently published report from H2 Gambling Capital indicates that …
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Bulgaria Updates 2026 Statute with Stricter Betting Rules Highlights Bulgarian Football Union to vote on complete betting ban for staff The BFU wants to expand its operational rights over football by centralising Commercial Betting Rights. The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) aims to uphold a comprehensive ban that explicitly forbids all football staff from betting. However, …
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US: Derivatives Regulator Advances Prediction Market Plan Highlights The CFTC ​on Monday proposed guidance on the regulation of prediction markets. CTFC Chairman Selig advocates a single regulatory regime for derivatives products across the United States. Republican Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Michael Selig, has suggested that new guidance for prediction markets will …
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Nationwide Study: Top 10% UK Gamblers Spend £745 Monthly Highlights The new survey reveals that the top 10% of bettors wagered an average of £745 per month. The increasing trend in customer gambling transactions raises concerns. New banking data from Nationwide Building Society suggests a 9% rise in the overall expenditure by customers on gambling …
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NEW ZEALAND SETS JULY DATE FOR iGAMING LICENSING ROLLOUT Highlights New Zealand to introduce a new licensing framework for iGaming in July 2026. The staged approval process limits licenses to only 15 operators, ensuring transparency, competitive fairness, and compliance. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has set July as the new timeline for issuing iGaming …
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Tennessee, Oklahoma Push Bills to Restrict Sweepstakes Highlights Lawmakers of Tennessee and Oklahoma move to classify sweepstakes casinos as illegal gambling. The action in these two states is a part of the nationwide effort to ban sweepstakes models. Recently, the Tennessee and Oklahoma senators passed a bill specifically targeting dual-currency sweepstakes casinos. These significant measures …
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Crypto Payments Under Review by Gambling Commission Highlights The UK Gambling Commission is examining ways in which legitimate operators can use crypto payments. FCA‘s forthcoming remit to formalise a new pathway for crypto payment for licensed operators. The Gambling Commission is reassessing how UK-licensed gambling operators can handle crypto payments, subject to existing licensing objectives. …
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SB 118 CLEARS COMMITTEE, VIRGINIA iGAMING WAITS UNTIL 2028 Highlights The substitute version of the Senate iGaming Bill, SB 118, has been approved by the committee. By adopting SB Bill 118, which aligns with House Bill 161, the committee has removed the automatic July 1, 2027, effective date. The Virginia Senate passed the online casino …
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UK Reviews Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Sponsorship Highlights Only licensed operators will be permitted to form partnerships with sports teams and clubs. The government forms the Illegal Gambling Taskforce to halt illegal operators from advertising on social media platforms. Lisa Nandy, the UK Culture Secretary, has outlined measures for the government to ban unlicensed operators …
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Prediction Markets in Focus as Denmark Tightens Rules Highlights Danish authorities are to reinforce the prohibition on gambling ads during sporting events. The government is working toward introducing a second set of regulations as part of the Gambling Package 2. The key aspects of gambling reform in the gambling package 1 that were introduced gained …
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Netherlands Regulator Moves Against Polymarket Highlights The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has instructed Polymarket to stop operations. Regulators in Nevada and Massachusetts have challenged whether sports and event contracts constitute illegal betting. The Netherlands’ gaming regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit, has ordered Polymarket to halt operations, stating that the cryptocurrency-based prediction platform was operating without …
South Carolina Weighs Sports Betting, Governor Resists Highlights The Senate Labour and Commerce Subcommittee convened to discuss SB 444, which would legalize sports betting. Senator Sean Bennett considers prediction markets a serious issue in the state due to the potential for insider trading. On Wednesday, South Carolina lawmakers were debating SB 444, a bill to …
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Egypt Launches Ban on Unauthorized Betting Sites Highlights The Egyptian government plans to terminate access to sports betting platforms that don’t align with the country’s regulations. The sports betting vertical is valued at USD 1.53 billion and projected to grow at 12% and reach USD 2.93 billion by 2032. Egyptian authorities have begun blocking access …
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Lawmakers Move to Scrap Illinois Per-Bet Tax Highlights Lawmakers to end the pre-wager tax on online sports betting starting from 1st July 2026. The number of bets placed in Illinois has decreased since the pre-wager tax came into effect on 1 July 2025. Rep. Daniel Didech, on 10th February, filed House Bill 5143 to end …
CHILE: 4.5% CASINO REVENUE DECLINE IN 2025 Highlights Superintendency of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) full-year data depicts a 4.5% decline in GGR from the previous financial year. The debate over legalising online gambling continues, while some of the sector experts remain optimistic that the bill will be passed this year. Last week’s report from the Superintendency …
Governor Signals Per-Bet Sports Tax in Michigan Highlights Governor Gretchen Whitmer plans to implement the same pre-bet tax structure that was passed by the Illinois assembly last year. A former Michigan representative expressed concerns over the governor’s decision. Lawmakers included the pre-wager tax on sports betting in the budget proposal on Wednesday. This means Michigan …
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 …
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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