Industry
November 28, 2025
UK Announces £30M Fund to Strengthen Gambling Harm Prevention Efforts
The UK government has taken a decisive step toward addressing gambling harm, announcing a new GBP 30 million ($39.71 million) fund for voluntary and community groups. The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Health and Social Care, marks the first phase of a two-year program that aims to bridge the gap between the existing funding […]
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
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
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 […]
Casino
November 26, 2025
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Valued Near $1B in Major Recapitalization
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has been valued at nearly $1 billion amid a recapitalization of the land-based casino and hotel situated along the Ohio River by Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Revalued at almost $1B The deal results in Rivers Enterprise Borrower, LLC (an affiliate of Rush) becoming the sole owner of the property. […]
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 […]
Casino
November 26, 2025
Victoria Gate Casino Regains License & Reopens
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has reinstated the license of Victoria Gate Casino. The property’s authorization to offer gaming was suspended due to certain anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) concerns. The License Was Suspended Due to Regulatory Shortcomings A few weeks ago, the UKGC announced that it had suspended the […]
Sports
November 26, 2025
UK Gambling Revenue Hits $1.13B Amid Calls for Higher Taxes
The UK gambling industry pulled in an extra £1 billion ($1.31 billion) from punters over the past year, according to new figures from the Gambling Commission, a rise that is expected to fuel calls for higher betting taxes in Wednesday’s budget. The data shows that betting companies made GBP12.6 billion ($16.6 billion) from services excluding […]
Industry
November 25, 2025
UK Gambling Tax Hikes Stir Talk of Consolidation as Operators Brace for Impact
Analysts are raising alarms that the next wave of UK gambling tax hikes may lead to a new wave of M&A activity in the sector. Such a development could reopen the door for MGM’s ambitions to acquire Entain, a company it once failed to buy. With operators like Sky Bet already taking preemptive measures to […]
