Industry
November 10, 2025
Gambling Tax Hikes Looms as Bulgaria Considers 2026 Budget
Bulgaria’s financial sector has been rocked by plans for tax hikes. Among other things, officials have been considering raising the gambling tax by 5%. Tax Hike Is on the Table Bulgaria’s medium-term budget forecast for 2026-2028 has outlined certain changes to the Eastern European country’s Gambling Act. The amendments will see the country’s gambling tax […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
UK Government Presses Ahead with Gambling Tax Hike
The UK government appears determined to press on with its plans to hike taxes for gambling operators despite warnings from industry leaders that such measures could harm jobs, drive players toward unregulated websites, and reduce funding for British sport. Lawmakers are considering a proportional system with higher taxes for more harmful types of gambling. Online […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
UKGC: Quantifying the Reach of the Black Market Proves Challenging
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest industry report on the pressing issue of illegal online gambling. This is notably the final in a series of four such reports examining the various facets of the iGaming black market. Quantifying a Hidden Activity Proved Difficult Following reports on consumer awareness, engagement, and how to […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
Bragg Gaming Group Launches with Napoleon Games
Bragg Gaming Group has expanded its reach in Europe with another major market, this time, Romania, where the company is bringing its bespoke, original, and highly sought-after games by the supplier. Bragg Remains Committed to Its European Growth Trajectory Bragg is bringing its award-winning and hard-hitting games to Napoleon Games, providing local players with the […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
EGBA Reveals New Safer Gambling Week Website
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is delighted to announce the launch of its new European Safer Gambling Week website, which offers player support resources, an up-to-date event schedule, and practical tips for safer gambling. EGBA Launches Its New Online Platform for Safer Gambling EGBA’s announcement comes just before this year’s European Safer Gambling […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
Spelinspektionen Bans Mystery Box Operator CGG Entertainment
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, announced that it has banned yet another gambling operator for offering gaming without a license. The company on the chopping block this time was CGG Entertainment Ltd, according to the regulator’s official announcement. The Operator Offered Mystery Boxes to Swedish Players On November 5, the Spelinspektionen announced that it has […]
Casino
November 6, 2025
Miss Universe Pageant in Thailand Targeted Over Online Casino Ties
As Thailand has sent a clear sign that it won’t be adopting casino resorts in a hurry, the country is now cracking down on prominent organizations that are said to have ties to online casinos. One such is the Miss Universe 2025 beauty pageant, which investigators allege has been promoting illegal online casinos. According to […]
Casino
November 6, 2025
CT Interactive Expands Reach in Europe with Tipos.sk Deal
The Bulgarian iGaming operator has strengthened its European preference through a deal with Tipos.sk, a Slovakian betting and gaming brand. Thanks to this collaboration, CT Interactive is delivering its rich portfolio and library of player-favorite and worthwhile games and products. Among the titles that are now available to Tipos.sk are such options as 20 Mega […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
Opposition Criticizes Labor MPs’ Support for Tax Raise on Gambling Companies
In a petition backed by over 100 Labor MPs, Rachel Reeves, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer (effectively the government’s chief financial minister) has been asked to raise taxes on gambling companies. The idea is to use the extra revenue to lift benefit restrictions on families with more than two children. However, the proposition […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
UKGC Penalizes NetBet over AML & Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has issued a GBP 650,000 penalty to NetBet Enterprises Limited due to anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The money from the settlement will be redirected to socially responsible causes. NetBet Failed to Meet the UK’s Regulatory Standards In its announcement, the UKGC said that NetBet […]
