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Industry News and Headlines
Industry
August 19, 2025
India’s New 40% “Sin Tax” Shakes Gaming Sector
Indian gambling sector representatives rallied against the government’s newly announced 40% “sin tax” on gambling and other luxury goods, one of the most significant hikes in the country’s goods and services tax (GST) regime. The new measure caused industry stocks to crash on Monday as investors feared that the extreme tax burden would make operations […]

Industry
August 19, 2025
Sportradar Deepens Ties with Bundesliga, Unveils New Products
Leading sports data company, Sportradar Group, announced that it has renewed and reinforced its long-term relationship with Bundesliga International, a soccer portal under the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga’s umbrella. The Expanded Partnership Will Result in New Products According to the announcement, Sportradar has renewed its partnership with Bundesliga International, which has run since 2005. The […]

Industry
August 19, 2025
NBA Players’ Association Supports Stricter Prop Betting Regulations
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have expressed support for tighter regulations on prop betting in response to a wave of gambling-related scandals that have shaken professional basketball. NBPA Supports NBA’s Decision on Prop Bets This action follows the banning of former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who pleaded guilty to a […]

Industry
August 19, 2025
Fake Justin Bieber Fools Fans & Staff at Wynn Las Vegas, Performs on Stage
Dylan Desclos, a 29-year-old Justin Bieber impersonator from France, managed to trick both staff and audience at Wynn Las Vegas that he was the real singer before he got found out and was promptly escorted away from the premises. Justin Bieber Impersonator Fools Everyone The bizarre incident happened on August 16 in front of dozens […]

Industry
August 19, 2025
Ghana Tightens Gambling Rules with Mandatory Biometric ID Checks
The Ghana Gaming Commission has transformed the nation’s gambling sector. The authority introduced biometric identity verification as mandatory for every bet placed in the country. The new regulation, which takes effect immediately, encompasses online and retail sportsbooks, casinos, and even promotional games. Combined with the recent tax adjustments, it marks a decisive step in Ghana’s […]

Industry
August 19, 2025
VGCCC Reprimands Crown over Pre-Commitment Failures
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced that it has censured casino & hospitality giant Crown Resorts over violations of the state’s gambling laws. According to the authority, the Crown Melbourne property committed multiple violations of Victoria’s gambling harm minimization requirements. Crown Violated Victoria’s Pre-Commitments Rules In its announcement, the VGCCC emphasized that […]

Industry
August 19, 2025
UKGC Launches Consultations on Proposed LCCP Changes
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked the gaming industry to weigh in on its proposed amendments to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) looms. Among other things, the UKGC is eyeing the removal of its own list of approved alternative dispute […]

Industry
August 18, 2025
Circa Sports Defies Expectations with Missouri Sports Betting License Win
The Missouri Gaming Commission has shaken things up for the state’s upcoming sports betting market by awarding one of just two prized untethered direct mobile licenses to Circa Sports, a relative upstart that was able to triumph over industry giant FanDuel. While FanDuel will still be able to participate in Missouri’s betting market thanks to […]

Industry
August 18, 2025
British Horseracing Protests Tax Hike, Cancels Sep. 10 Meetings
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has continued its fight against Britain’s proposed tax hike by cancelling all meetings on September 10. All races will be rescheduled for another date, the authority confirmed. BHA Reasserts Its Opposition to the Tax Harmonization In its announcement, the BHA reasserted that it is standing firmly behind its Axe the […]

Industry
August 18, 2025
5FDP Guitarist Bathory Puts $28M Las Vegas Castle for Sale
Have you ever dreamed of living in an ancient castle while still being near a myriad of casinos to choose from? Well, this could be your chance as metal star Zoltan Bathory has just put his castle-like home near the Strip for sale. A True Castle of a Home For those unfamiliar with the metal […]
