Legal
December 4, 2025
Nigel Farage Aide Under Fire for Alleged Association with Gambling Syndicate
George Cottrell, a key member of Reform UK, has been accused of association with a major gambling syndicate. According to claims filed at a high court, the man served as the syndicate’s frontman. The Syndicate Placed Bets on Behalf of Successful Gamblers According to the allegations, Cottrell was associated with a syndicate that also involved […]
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 […]
Industry
November 25, 2025
Australia Would Ban Gambling Ads After Cross-Party Vote, MP Says
Australian Labor MP Dr Mike Freelander argues that a ban on gambling advertising would pass if parliament were given a conscience vote, presenting the matter as a public health issue. His view is shared by Liberal MP Simon Kennedy and independent MP Kate Chaney, co-chairs of the newly revived Parliamentary Friends of Gambling Harm Minimization […]
Business
November 20, 2025
Sky Bet Faces Political Backlash in the UK After Shifting Headquarters to Malta
Sky Bet’s move to Malta has sparked a fresh political debate in the UK, with former prime minister Gordon Brown urging MPs to examine whether gambling companies are using relocation strategies to reduce their tax obligations in the UK. Brown released a sharply worded statement, following revelations that Flutter Entertainment, Sky Bet’s parent company, could […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Austria Is on the Verge of a Significant Gambling Reform
Austria is set to unveil a long-awaited online gambling bill following an agreement on key regulatory issues between the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ). A draft of the legislation is expected to enter political debate in the coming weeks, with implementation planned for the latter part of the […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
Turkey’s National Lottery Office Backs Erdoğan’s War on Illegal Gambling
Turkey’s national lottery office, the Milli Piyango İdaresi (MPİ), has officially demonstrated its support for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s campaign against illegal gambling as the country is still reeling from betting scandals. MPİ Issues an Official Statement Supporting the President’s Efforts Earlier this week, MPI Chairman and General Manager Ekrem Candan submitted a dossier […]
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 […]
Legal
November 7, 2025
Former Thai Police Chief Says Dozens of Officers Got Bribes from Online Gambling Networks
Former deputy national police chief of Thailand, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, has submitted evidence to a Thai parliamentary committee, alleging that over 30 police officers were paid by online gambling networks. Surachate Submits Details Saying Over 30 Officers Got Paid by Gambling Networks Surachate provided testimony for roughly three hours, with the evidence being submitted […]
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 […]
