Industry
December 17, 2025
UKGC Fines Paddy Power Over $2.5M for Social Responsibility Oversight
The UK’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined Paddy Power Betfair GBP 2 million (about $2.68 million) after the gambling watchdog found that the gambling company did not act swiftly enough when customers were displaying concerning betting behaviors. Paddy Power Betfair Fined for Gambling Responsibility Failures Four operators trading under the Paddy Power and Betfair brands […]
Industry
December 17, 2025
IRS Confirms Changes to Gaming Winnings Tax
The US Internal Revenue Service has published an update detailing changes to the federal reporting threshold for casino winnings. This marks the first change to this threshold in over half a century. Casinos to File a Form for Winnings of $2K or More The current framework was last changed in 1977, requiring casinos to submit […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Finnish Government Approves New Gambling Framework
The Finnish parliament has greenlit the proposed gambling framework changes, paving the way to competitive gaming despite certain opposition to the reforms. This means that the local gaming sector could experience some sweeping changes very soon. The Gambling Reforms Have Reached the President At second reading, the parliament decided to greenlight the proposed gambling reforms, […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Swedish Gambling Operators Unite Against Proposed Tax Reforms
Sweden’s gambling sector has united in opposition to a proposal that could redraw the country’s tax landscape. A new initiative is pushing for an updated tax framework similar to the recent UK reforms that introduced differentiated gambling tax rates. Swedish industry representatives argue that even if well-intentioned, the change risks undermining consumer protection and accelerating […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
Finland’s Gambling Reform Advances, but Opposition Remains Stiff
Finland’s long-awaited gambling reform is nearing the finish line. However, the road there has been anything but smooth. This week, parliament rejected all significant amendments proposed by opposition parties, clearing the way for the government’s online gambling bill to move ahead without notable alterations. A final vote is expected in the next few days. The […]
Legal
December 15, 2025
Myanmar Calls on Other States to Repatriate Illegal Gambling Suspects
On Sunday, Myanmar’s military government called on the international community to repatriate hundreds of foreigners detained during a crackdown on scam operations linked to telecom fraud and online gambling. Myanmar Authorities Condemn Online Gambling Fraud At a press conference, Major General Zaw Min Tun, Head of the Information Team of Myanmar’s National Defense and Security […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
NCAA Pres Rethinks Prior Support for Sports Betting
Charlie Baker, the president of the NCAA and the former governor of Massachusetts, played a key role in legalizing sports betting in the state. After signing the vertical into law, however, Baker has come to know some of the downsides associated with the industry. Baker Was Unaware of How Big Betting Was Going to Become […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
University of Glasgow Creates Overwatch Tool for Global Gambling Regulation
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have introduced the Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS) – what they call the world’s first international benchmarking tool for gambling regulation. It enables regulators, researchers, and other stakeholders to assess and compare how effectively different countries oversee gambling and safeguard players. University of Glasgow Launches GGCS Developed by a […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
European Commission to Investigate Google over Potential AI Violations
The European Commission announced that it has launched an antitrust investigation into Google due to suspected violations of the European Union’s competition rules. The investigation will see whether Google used web and YouTube content for artificial intelligence purposes and will determine whether the tech giant is distorting competition via unfair terms. Google Might Have Abused […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
British Children Say They’d Like to Be Exposed to Fewer Gaming Ads
A new report by UK charity GambleAware has suggested that children and young people are in favor of reducing the gambling content they are exposed to. This comes amid a spike in gambling-related harms among the youth. Children Are in Favor of Reducing Ads GambleAware has published its latest State of the Nation report, outlining […]
