Brazil has established a dedicated Federal Police unit to investigate illegal betting and sports manipulation. This new Division for the Repression of Illegal Betting and Sports Manipulation (DRAME) follows a nationwide ban on fixed-odds betting, aiming to combat expanded illegal gambling activities.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has urged the UK government to pause the planned increase in General Betting Duty (GBD). This request comes as part of their lobbying efforts against a potential rise in Machine Games Duty (MGD).
A recent Casino.net study found that over half of self-exclusion listings surveyed did not specify an exclusion period. This highlights concerns about the clarity of self-exclusion information for players in online gambling.
Michel Groothuizen, Chairman of the Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), stated that all options are being considered to hold Big Tech companies responsible. This addresses their role in allowing illegal gambling ads to target Dutch customers.
Rank Group reported a 5 percent increase in overall revenues to £216.1m, with both online and land-based gaming contributing to growth. Despite this, Rank, which closed three casinos last quarter, warned that a proposed increase in Machine Games Duty could lead to further casino closures.
The SEC has cleared Cboe Corporate Options, indicating Wall Street's further move into event-based trading. This development occurs as sports prediction markets continue to face challenges from state regulators, with Kentucky cases now facing remand.
Bet365 has received a warning and a penalty fee from the Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen. The operator was fined SEK 40m and SEK 4m for violations related to customer care and other issues, but avoided a license suspension.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has renewed the Category 4 casino license for Live! Casino Pittsburgh. Since its opening in November 2020, the casino has generated $647 million in gross revenue.
A Swedish appeals court has affirmed fines and warnings issued against the operator of Bet365. The ruling cited delays and inconsistent intervention in cases involving problematic players as key reasons for upholding the penalties.
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has protested Brazil's proposed online betting ban. IBIA warns that the ban could have significant negative impacts on sports integrity within the country.
Altenar has formally requested that competition authorities in Europe and the United Kingdom investigate Sportradar. This action stems from a complaint filed by Altenar against the sports data and technology company.
Sportradar has accused rival company Altenar of attempting to “inflame the news agenda” amid claims the legal dispute between the two has been taken to antitrust authorities in the UK and European Union (EU). Altenar and Sportradar are involved in a long-running dispute, with the former accusing the latter of breaching antitrust principles via its […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is scrutinizing seven sportsbooks regarding their use of AI in promotions. This inquiry focuses on customer data utilization and safeguards against harmful betting practices.
The sector is debating the most effective argument against potential Machine Games Duty (MGD) hike threats, which could significantly impact the UK's gambling high street. Concerns are rising that internal divisions between bookmakers and adult gaming centers might weaken their collective stance against higher taxes.
Pennsylvania skill games are now illegal as the legislation deadline has expired. Local businesses across the state are reporting a loss of revenue due to these machines being prohibited.
Jalen Smith, a fixer in a college basketball scandal, has received a six-year prison sentence. Prosecutors aim to deter point shaving with this lengthy sentence as sports betting trials commence.
Inteliumlaw has introduced a new service designed to assist gambling operators and suppliers in securing gaming licenses within Ontario's regulated iGaming market. This end-to-end service aims to facilitate regulatory compliance and market entry for businesses in Canada, with plans for future expansion into other Canadian provinces.
Argentina has collected $81 million in online gambling tax revenue between January and September 2026. This figure surpasses the total revenue collected for the entire year of 2025. The indirect tax revenue from authorized online betting platforms totaled ARS 123.856 billion.
A proposed bill in Peru seeks to increase the selective consumption tax (ISC) on online bets from 1% to 5% of each wager. Proposed by the Civic Works Party, this measure aims to address problem gambling concerns and boost tax revenue. The increase would apply exclusively to online betting, leaving land-based gambling unaffected.
The Dutch Gaming Authority has reprimanded online gambling operator 711. The regulator stated that 711 improperly required some customers to wager deposited funds before they could withdraw them.
Brazilian lawmakers have proposed amendments to safeguard sports betting as the country moves towards a ban on fixed-odds wagering. This development comes as the government reported submitting over 13,000 illegal betting websites for blocking within 12 days.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) warns that a proposed increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) to 40% could jeopardize up to 16,000 jobs in the UK betting and gaming sector. The BGC highlighted that further tax increases could threaten over 36,000 jobs supported by Britain’s betting shops.
New Zealand has advanced eleven companies in its online casino licensing process, with the regulated market launch scheduled for 2027. Operators who did not qualify must cease operations by December 1, 2026.
Italy's Ministry of Finance and Economy (MEF) forecasts raising €1 billion from gambling companies for its 2027 Budget Law. This projection from 2027-2028 is based on significant reforms being undertaken to online gambling licensing.
A Brazilian federal appeals court has suspended an injunction that had allowed iGaming operator Stake Brazil to resume online betting operations. This decision by the Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region (TRF-3) resulted in Stake's website and mobile app going offline again, two days after their brief return.