Bulgaria's government has rejected proposals for a blanket ban on gambling advertising and a significant tax increase, citing concerns that such measures could drive consumers towards the illegal gambling market. Authorities worry that increased taxation in particular might make licensed operators less competitive and thus inadvertently boost the unregulated sector.
A UNODC report highlighted the escalating problem of illegal gambling in Southeast Asia, which is increasingly a front for cyber fraud and human trafficking. The UN is urging a coordinated regional effort to combat these interconnected criminal activities.
Australian betting company Tabcorp has been fined over A$2.7 million by the ACMA for multiple breaches of telemarketing and spam laws. The violations occurred between February 2024 and June 2025, involving calls to unregistered numbers and other infractions.
Mauritius has abolished its hotel casino licenses, expanded regulations for digital games, and placed casinos under the Mauritius Revenue Authority's tax-monitoring system. These changes indicate a significant overhaul of the country's gambling regulatory and tax landscape.
TAB, Tabcorp's flagship brand, has been fined AU$2.7 million by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for multiple breaches of consumer marketing rules. This penalty follows repeated failures by TAB to comply with regulations.
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) reported a record-high gross gaming revenue of $46.2 billion for fiscal year 2023, marking a 5.3% increase from the previous year. This substantial growth highlights the continued expansion and financial strength of the Indian gaming industry.
US Indian gaming achieved a record-breaking year in FY25, indicating strong performance within the sector. However, the rise of prediction markets poses a significant potential challenge to its continued growth and future financial outlook.
Hokkaido prefecture in Japan is still considering a bid to develop an integrated casino-resort, potentially becoming the country's second, following the MGM Osaka project. The Japanese government aims to approve two additional IR projects, creating opportunities for other prefectures.
PAGCOR has mandated that all casinos in the Philippines must enhance their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) controls. This directive follows a Casino Sector Risk Assessment (CSRA) that identified significant risks related to cash transactions, high-risk clients, and complex business operations.
1xBet suggests that for international operators, the primary challenge is no longer market entry but consistently delivering high-quality products. They emphasize the increasing importance of global regulation in shaping this new operational standard for international brands.
Pennsylvania's gambling industry achieved a record-breaking gross revenue of over $7 billion in Fiscal Year 2025/2026. This all-time high was generated across various segments including casino slots and table games, iGaming, sports wagering, VGTs, and fantasy sports.
A Washington state judge granted a preliminary injunction against prediction market platform Kalshi, ruling its activities constitute illegal gambling under state law. This decision could lead to Washington banning Kalshi, following similar actions in Michigan and Nevada, impacting the platform's US operations.
New research by Roy Morgan indicates that over 3.3 million Australians, more than 15% of the population, are experiencing some form of gambling harm. This data reinforces concerns about the prevalence of gambling-related issues in Australia.
Tribal casinos achieved record gross gaming revenues, alongside commercial casinos, indicating a strong overall growth in the casino sector. This growth, however, was accompanied by a dip in sports betting, which industry leaders attribute to the increasing popularity of prediction markets.
Sweden's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has identified affiliate marketing and social media influencers as primary channels used by the black market to advertise unlicensed gambling services. This report arrives ahead of the EU Digital Fairness Act, which is expected to impose stricter regulations on influencers.
A recent Gaming in Spain webinar explored ongoing developments in the Spanish iGaming market, with discussions focusing on upcoming legislation and the potential legalization of prediction betting. Experts from ECIJA Barcelona and ECIJA participated in the event to share insights on these topics.
This article explores the regulatory challenges and risks associated with integrating gig economy direct-to-consumer (D2C) delivery apps for scratchcard sales, raising concerns about responsible gambling safeguards and third-party oversight. It questions if the lottery sector can learn from past failures in D2C alcohol delivery to mitigate potential issues.
The Romanian county of Iași is set to close all land-based venues hosting slot machines following a recent central government law, with all 98 local councils deciding to implement the closures. This move will significantly impact the retail gambling sector in Romania's second-largest county.
Following UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's cabinet appointments, Lisa Nandy will retain her role as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Maintaining stability in this key department is significant for the iGaming industry due to the DCMS's oversight of gambling regulation.
Germany's Joint Gambling Authority (GGL) is collaborating with IT service provider Dataport to further develop and maintain LUGAS, the central IT system for nationwide online gambling regulation. LUGAS serves as the core data foundation for supervising Germany's legal online gambling market, ensuring a reliable infrastructure for the country's unique regulatory system.
Over 10,600 lawsuits against online betting companies have been filed in Brazil since 2018, as revealed by a BBC News Brasil analysis using legal data. This significant number underscores growing consumer disputes within the rapidly developing Brazilian regulated betting market.
São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has expressed his intent to sign legislation that would ban betting advertising in public spaces within the city, pending approval by the city council. This move signifies a significant tightening of promotional restrictions for betting operators in a major Brazilian city.
Chile's tax authority, the SII, is enforcing Digital VAT on online betting platforms, using a 'change of taxpayer' mechanism for non-compliant operators. This action led to 25 platforms registering following warnings, indicating a push for greater tax compliance in the online betting sector.
Authorities in Argentina's Buenos Aires Province have ordered the blocking of 537 illegal online gambling websites following an investigation into illicit operations. This action aims to combat unlicensed betting and protect minors from accessing these platforms.
The Indonesian government has blocked 3.1 million gambling sites and promotional posts since October 2024, utilizing whistleblower reports. Despite these efforts, authorities acknowledge that the use of VPNs and cryptocurrencies continues to enable access to illegal gambling platforms, presenting ongoing challenges to enforcement.