Industry
October 14, 2025
Poland Prepares for 15% Tax on Gambling Winnings
Poland’s Ministry of Finance is getting ready to raise the tax on gambling winnings from 10% to 15%. The proposal, which would go into effect in January 2026, belongs to a broader amendment to the Personal Income Tax Act and would cover all types of winnings, ranging from lotteries and betting to casino games and […]
Sports
October 14, 2025
FanDuel Set to Enter Regulated Prediction Markets by End of 2025
FanDuel plans to start a new phase in its US operations soon. The company will launch a regulated prediction market platform that it created together with CME Group. This project, which might begin by the end of 2025, shows a unique blend of finance and entertainment. It also points to the company’s goal to branch […]
Sports
October 14, 2025
Radio Show Host Provides Advice To Almost Bankrupted by Spouse Caller
Recently, Dave Ramsey had a caller ask for his help on how to deal with her husband’s sports gambling addiction. Ramsey has been hosting “The Ramsey Show” since 1992 and is now among the most listened to radio talk shows in the US. The woman described the situation she had found herself in after finding […]
Sports
October 13, 2025
Andrea Pirlo Faced With Backlash over Partnership with Russian Betting Company
The highly acclaimed Andrea Pirlo has recently become infamous for signing a partnership contract with a sports betting company based in Russia called Fonbet. A photo uploaded on Pirlo’s Instagram showing him wearing a Fonbet jacket has sparked controversy. Across Europe, multiple media outlets have reacted negatively to this news, which has been attributed to […]
Legal
October 10, 2025
Former A-League Star Ulises Dávila Pleads Guilty to Match-Fixing
Ulises Dávila, 34, a former Mexico youth international and captain of Macarthur FC who was named A-League Men Player of the Year in 2021, has pleaded guilty in an Australian court to his involvement in a profitable match-fixing scheme. Dávila Pleads Guilty to Fixing Yellow Cards Dávila was alleged to be the mastermind behind a […]
Poker
October 10, 2025
Cory Zeidman to Serve 46 Months in Prison over Bogus Sports Tipping Scheme
Corey Zeidman, a poker pro who has won the 2012 World Series of Poker bracelet, has admitted guilt in a case involving a fraudulent sports betting ring. In December 2024, the man pled guilty to wire fraud but was only sentenced this week. Now, Zeidman will have to spend the next 46 months in prison […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
Brazil’s Betting Tax Debate Reignites After Congress Rejection
The Brazilian government now faces new budget concerns after the Chamber of Deputies let Provisional Measure (MP) 1.303 lapse this week. This move derailed a big tax overhaul plan that aimed to raise taxes on online betting, financial assets, and fintech companies. The setback creates a possible gap of over BRL 50 billion ($9.2 billion) […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
New Self-Assessment Tool Developed by the Malta Gaming Authority
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recently launched a new online self-assessment tool for gamblers. Available in both English and Maltese, it has been designed to give those with gambling tendencies the ability to assess their conditions. The free-to-use tool has been developed with the help of multiple organisations, including Sedqa, Caritas Malta, the OASI […]
Business
October 10, 2025
Bally’s Sells Interactive Arm to Intralot for EUR 2.7B
Bally’s Corporation, the worldwide casino-entertainment company that operates 19 casinos, has officially completed the sale of its international interactive division to Intralot S.A., combining the business with Intralot’s global lottery and gaming operations. Liquidity Growth and Faster Global Expansion The deal, originally announced through a binding agreement signed this summer, values Bally’s International Interactive at […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
IBIA Reveals 5-Year Strategy, Changes Brand Identity in Celebration of 20th Anniversary
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) announced the launch of its new five-year strategy to champion higher standards within the sports betting sector. Dubbed Mission 2030, this initiative comes just as the IBIA revealed a new brand identity in celebration of its 20th anniversary. IBIA Remains True to Its Purpose In line with the IBIA’s […]
