Industry
November 28, 2025
MGA Warns Two Gambling Websites Are Illegally Claiming a Maltese License
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issued a public warning after discovering that two gambling sites, lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com, were wrongly claiming to be licensed in Malta. The Authority stated that claims implying these platforms are approved to operate in Malta are untrue, and warned that unlicensed websites present significant risks to consumers who use them […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
UK Gambling Operators Scramble to Respond to Sudden Tax Shock
UK gambling companies are rushing to re-examine their UK business strategies after Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed a steep increase in betting taxes. This move blindsided most operators who expected a much milder approach in the Autumn Budget. The increase of the online casino tax rate from 21% to 40% beginning next April shocked the industry. […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
VGCCC Penalizes a Dozen Properties over Poker Machines Work Hour Violations
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission announced enforcement action against a total of 12 gaming venues due certain violations. Some of these properties were fined for allowing players to gamble outside permitted trading hours, while others were slammed with censure warnings. VGCCC Penalized 12 Properties In its official announcement, the VGCCC listed several operators […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
UAE Welcomes Play971 as Its First Online Gaming Brand
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially entered a new age by finally licensing its first online gambling brand. Although the country had been inexorably moving toward an expanded legal gaming market, it had so far only licensed lottery companies and providers. iGaming Comes to the UAE According to the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
Industry Turmoil Grows After UK Unveils Sharp Tax Hikes on Digital Gaming
A sudden change in the UK’s gambling tax system has shaken up the betting industry, with big companies warning they’ll make less money, invest less, and might have to cut jobs. The new rules announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her second budget make online gambling much more expensive for companies, but do nоt change […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving Tourism Surge Set to Give Las Vegas a Holiday Boost
Las Vegas is preparing for one of its busiest Thanksgivings in years, as the latest American Automobile Association (AAA) reports indicate that national travel will break previous records, with Nevada among the most popular destinations. According to the association’s holiday predictions, more Americans than ever will travel at least 50 miles during Thanksgiving, with an […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Turkish Soccer Club Left Without Players Following Mass Gambling Scandal
Ağrı Spor, a soccer club competing in Turkey’s fourth division, announced on Monday that it no longer has a team after 17 of its players were suspended amid an investigation into a large-scale betting scandal. Ağrı Spor Is Left Without Players The news comes a few weeks after Turkish authorities arrested eight soccer professionals, including a […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Spain Fines 32 Gaming Operators for Various Violations
Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030 has imposed fines totaling over EUR 33 million (approximately $38 million) on 32 gambling operators. This also includes very serious penalties against six foreign companies that were operating without a license in the country. Spanish Regulator Announces Dozens of Hefty Fines According to the Directorate […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Leaked 40% Gambling Levy Sends Shockwaves Through the Industry
A premature release from the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility sent shockwaves through the UK gambling markets when documents showed that the government is preparing to impose a far harsher tax regime than anticipated. The leak revealed a remote gaming duty increase to 40%, higher than the 30–35% that most operators expected. Operator Share Prices […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Brazil’s Mulled Tax Hike Doesn’t Sit Well with IBJR
A year after Brazil initiated a new era of regulated betting, lawmakers are considering tax hikes, mirroring similar talks across many regulated markets. In the light of these discussions, the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) warned that a huge tax hike could deal a huge blow to the legal gaming sector. Brazil Could Double […]
