Industry
December 8, 2025
How Crafty Gamblers Buy Used Betting Accounts to Outsmart Bookmakers
A recent court dispute in the UK has drawn attention to a dubious gambling practice: the buying and selling of betting accounts to bypass bookmaker restrictions. The existence of this parallel betting economy operating largely beyond the reach of the official industry raises questions about the ethics of betting syndicates that seek every advantage to […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
Turkey Orders Arrest of Top-Tier Soccer Players Amid Match-Fixing Scandals
Turkey continues its investigation of insider betting in the country’s professional soccer scene as prosecutors have ordered the detention of 46 individuals, including top-league soccer players, club presidents, commentators, and others, on suspicion of participating in the practice. Turkish Authorities Arrest High-Ranking Soccer Players and Officials Turkey’s ongoing investigation into match-fixing has sent shockwaves through […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
BGC Scrutinizes UK’s Autumn Budget, Says It Would Hurt Gaming & Racing
The British Gaming and Betting Council (BGC) has expressed significant concern about the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. According to the council, the new budget will be a disaster for the horseracing industry, despite claims on the contrary. The BGC Was Not Pleased with the Budget Grainne Hurst, the BGC’s CEO, has issued a stark warning over […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Sweepstakes Ban into Law
New York has dealt a huge blow to the sweepstakes industry by officially adopting a new measure banning the vertical. Under the Empire State’s new rules, sweepstakes casinos that use dual-currency systems will no longer be allowed to operate. The End of Sweepstakes in the Empire State The measure, Senate Bill 5935, was signed into […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Florida Lawmakers to Discuss Stricter Illegal Gambling Penalties Next Session
Recently, many have urged the Florida Legislature to strengthen the state’s lax gambling penalties as it prepares to convene on January 13 for a two-month session ending March 13. Cracking Down on Illegal Gambling to Be the Focus of the Next Legislative Session Florida continues to face illegal gambling activity, from unregulated “arcades” with illicit […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Estonia Moves Forward with Plans for iGaming Tax Cuts
Estonia’s parliament, the Riigikogu, voted 51-31 to approve a previously announced cut to the country’s gambling tax, reducing it from 6% to 4% – a step toward Estonia’s goal of becoming one of Europe’s next major gambling hubs. Estonia’s Goal to Become iGaming Hub Draws Near Despite Opposition The initiative is being led by MP […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
New Zealand Committee Backs iGaming Bill as the Measure Gains Traction
The New Zealand government has backed a bill seeking to legalize online casino gaming. The measure seeks to bring iGaming into the light and oppose offshore gambling. Online Gaming to Make Local Contributions The New Zealand Governance and Administration Committee has published its report on the Online Casino Gambling Bill, expressing support for the measure. […]
Business
December 4, 2025
UK MP Warns That Tax Hike Could Put bet365 at Risk
A senior Conservative MP in the UK Parliament has sounded an alarm, arguing that the government’s sharp increase in gambling taxes could endanger the future of bet365, one of Britain’s leading gambling firms and a cornerstone employer in the county of Staffordshire. The tax hike will likely force operators to cut costs, leading to a […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
New York Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Advances to Governor’s Desk
A bill to ban sweepstakes-style casino platforms is now awaiting New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision, as lawmakers have granted final approval to the measure. Now the governor has until December 31 to either sign it into law or block it from taking effect. Bill Advances to the New York Governor’s Office State Senator Joseph […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
Brazil’s CAE Greenlights Gradual Tax Increase for Gambling Operators
On December 2, Brazil’s Senate Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) approved an advanced bill, PL 5,473/2025, to gradually raise taxes on the gambling industry, with the highest rate set at 18% of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). Brazil’s CAE Moves Forward with New Gambling Tax Legislation Lawmakers approved the measure with a 23–1 vote, agreeing on a […]
