Industry
December 10, 2025
Sweden’s BOS Criticizes ATG’s Call to Hike Gambling Taxes
Gustaf Hoffstedt, secretary general of Sweden’s Online Gambling Trade Association (BOS), has strongly criticized ATG CEO Hasse Lord Skarplöth for urging the government to increase taxes on online gambling operators. BOS Criticizes ATG Recently, Skarplöth proposed that Sweden follow the UK’s lead by raising taxes on licensed online gambling operators, while exempting the horse racing […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
University of Glasgow Creates Overwatch Tool for Global Gambling Regulation
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have introduced the Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS) – what they call the world’s first international benchmarking tool for gambling regulation. It enables regulators, researchers, and other stakeholders to assess and compare how effectively different countries oversee gambling and safeguard players. University of Glasgow Launches GGCS Developed by a […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
Former Entain Executives Sue UK Gambling Commission over 888 Takeover Saga
The aftermath of the failed attempt by Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman to return to the top of the gambling industry has taken another twist, as the pair launched a civil suit against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The two former Entain executives face serious criminal charges related to past activities in Turkey. They claim […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
European Commission to Investigate Google over Potential AI Violations
The European Commission announced that it has launched an antitrust investigation into Google due to suspected violations of the European Union’s competition rules. The investigation will see whether Google used web and YouTube content for artificial intelligence purposes and will determine whether the tech giant is distorting competition via unfair terms. Google Might Have Abused […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
British Children Say They’d Like to Be Exposed to Fewer Gaming Ads
A new report by UK charity GambleAware has suggested that children and young people are in favor of reducing the gambling content they are exposed to. This comes amid a spike in gambling-related harms among the youth. Children Are in Favor of Reducing Ads GambleAware has published its latest State of the Nation report, outlining […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
Germany Reviews Gambling Rules Amid Addiction and Offshore Risks
Germany’s gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has taken its first concrete step toward closer federal coordination by opening talks with the country’s addiction commissioner. The end goal is to develop a more unified national approach. Targeting Global Threats with Domestic Tools Last week, Ronald Benter, head of the GGL, met with Prof. […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
Prediction Markets Linked to Fake Sports Insiders
A handful of major prediction markets found themselves in an awkward spot this week after it came out that some of the “sports insiders” they’d been associated with weren’t real people at all. Made-Up Reporters Awful Announcing, the platform that describes itself as the “invaluable source of news and commentary related to the sports media […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
Trump Hints He May Be Willing to Abolish Tax on Gambling Winnings
President Donald Trump has been known for his off-the-cuff remarks, which have often raised hopes but less often been delivered on. Now, POTUS has suggested that he is inclined to “think about” lifting the tax on gambling winnings. POTUS Says Gambling Winnings Tax Abolishment a Possibility This suggestion, as exciting as it sounds, is controversial […]
Industry
December 9, 2025
Macau’s Gambling Scene Continues to Recover Faster than Initial Forecasts
In its latest report, UBS Group AG, one of the largest and most prominent banks in the world, says Macau’s casino revenue recovery is set to surpass earlier expectations, with several investment banks revising their forecasts upward for the sector. Experts Predict Macau’s Gaming Revenue Will Further Increase UBS now anticipates Macau’s full-year casino gross […]
Industry
December 9, 2025
MGM x CityU Responsible Gaming Promotional Project Empowers Macau Students Once Again
MGM China just held its second Responsible Gaming Promotional Project in Macau, reiterating its commitment to promoting gambling safely and teaching players to enjoy it responsibly. The new edition of the annual event saw it focus on talent development, creativity, and innovative communication. MGM and CityU Partnered Once Again According to the announcement, MGM once […]
