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 […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
UKGC Penalizes Betfred over AML & Social Responsibility Breaches
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined yet another licensee due to social responsibility and AML failures. The company in question this time was Betfred, the protection protocols of which failed to properly identify at-risk players or suspicious transactions. The Operator’s Systems Failed to Properly Identify Riskier Transactions According to the UKGC’s announcement, Betfred’s […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
UK’s ASA Reprimands Betway Over “Irresponsible” F1 Ad
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reprimanded Betway over an ad featuring F1 drivers. The regulator has asked the operator to take the ad down due to its potential to appeal to underage viewers. Complaint Says Betway’s F1 Ad Violated the CAP Code The UK, like many regulated markets, has strict prohibitions on […]
Industry
December 3, 2025
UKGC Tightens Control Over Adult Gaming Centers in 2025
According to the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes, who spoke at the Bacta trade body’s Annual Convention in Leeds, the regulator has stepped up its oversight of Adult Gaming Centers (AGCs) throughout this year. In addition, Rhodes talked about the commission’s funds and vowed that the regulator will continue its fight against illegal […]
Legal
December 1, 2025
NGCB Again Warns Operators Who Offer Sports Event Contracts
Earlier this month, US District Judge Andrew Gordon ruled in favor of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), finding that companies such as Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com engage in illegal gambling when they sell shares tied to the outcomes of sporting events. Following this landmark decision, the NGCB issued an additional notice to casinos, sportsbooks, and […]
