Bally’s Corporation has expressed support for The Star’s acceptance of the Federal Court of Australia’s ruling regarding historical anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing violations. The company acknowledged the seriousness of the past conduct while emphasizing the operational, regulatory, and leadership improvements made since its investment.
Polymarket US has agreed to stop offering sports-related event contracts in Michigan and will settle remaining open customer positions, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The decision aligns Polymarket with operators like Kalshi, Robinhood, and Coinbase in withdrawing unlicensed sports contracts from the state market.
Swedish trade association BOS has warned that proposed anti-money laundering penalty frameworks could subject operators to disproportionate double punishment. The association is advocating for AML fines to be calculated using Swedish gross gaming revenue rather than group-wide turnover or total stakes.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has confirmed that the gambling sector will contribute €700m toward the country's 2027 national budget. According to a leaked draft, the fiscal burden is expected to target land-based concessions and gaming machines. In response, venue operators have warned that the proposed tax measures could render many retail gaming halls unprofitable.
The Dutch licensed gambling market contracted to €4.1bn in 2025, according to the latest market scan from regulator Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa). The downturn was largely driven by sharp revenue declines across the online casino and sports betting verticals.
Former US Congressman George Santos has claimed that prediction market platform Kalshi instructed paid political influencers to conceal their commercial partnerships. According to Santos, internal text messages show company staff directing influencers not to disclose their sponsored promotions.
Brazil’s betting market is facing significant scrutiny as prospective investors seek regulatory clarity and consistency before committing capital. Industry confidence remains contingent on the government delivering structural stability and resolving outstanding regulatory questions.
A Brazilian provisional measure seeking to ban fixed-odds betting faces legislative delays despite the federal government's push for approval by December 20. Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 has yet to begin formal committee proceedings in Congress, where it remains awaiting the official establishment of a review committee. Although committee members have been nominated, the procedural hold-up complicates the government's year-end passage target.
Under an agreement reached with state regulators, Polymarket US will cease offering sports event contracts to users in Michigan. The platform is scheduled to close all remaining open sports-related positions in the state by November 25.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has signed off on the country’s 2027 Budget Law, which projects a €700 million tax contribution from the gambling sector. The administration plans to leverage gambling alongside finance and energy as key revenue generators to fund state spending initiatives ahead of the 2027 general election.
Australia’s Federal Court has ordered The Star Entertainment Group to pay a $260 million penalty for breaching the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The ruling follows a series of regulatory actions and significant penalties previously imposed on the casino operator across Queensland and New South Wales.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported a 23.41% year-on-year revenue decline to ₱64.41 billion ($1 billion) for the first nine months of 2026. The regulator's net income dropped 84.85% to ₱2.17 billion ($34.7 million) over the period, heavily impacted by softening returns from gaming operations and related services.
The Betting and Gaming Council has warned that an increase in the UK's Machine Games Duty to 25% threatens nearly 9,000 industry jobs and could lead to the closure of approximately 1,000 betting shops and casinos. BGC Chief Executive Grainne Hurst criticized the tax hike, citing concerns over the cumulative financial burden placed on operators.
Legislation to regulate online gambling in Chile is advancing through the legislative process despite ongoing disagreements regarding taxation and licensing frameworks. Stakeholders have raised concerns over proposed fee structures and transitional arrangements, arguing they may undermine fair market competition.
The Chilean government has submitted updated online gambling regulatory amendments that maintain a five-year licensing framework while introducing a complete advertising ban across all platforms. The revised package, currently under review by the Senate Economy Committee, also outlines adjusted taxation terms and a transitional pathway for incumbent operators.
The Kansspelautoriteit has established a January deadline for applications to operate the Netherlands' totalisator horse racing betting monopoly. Incumbent operator ZEbetting & Gaming has held the exclusive rights for multiple years following its most recent licence renewal in 2022.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published a policy paper proposing adjustments to Remote Games Duty (RGD) targeting freeplay taxes following the Jumpman ruling. The proposed tax change follows the British government's announcement of a five-point increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) in the latest budget.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has updated its lottery standards to allow the integration of built-in cameras for monitoring self-serve lottery terminals.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Utah over the state's efforts to restrict prediction market platform Kalshi. The complaint marks the federal regulator's tenth action against states challenging prediction markets and its first against a Republican-led state.
A UK Gambling Commission study has found that ethnic minority groups in Great Britain experience higher rates of gambling-related harm than white participants, despite reporting lower overall participation. The research was conducted by NatCen and the University of Glasgow, drawing on data from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain spanning 2023 through 2025.
The UK government's decision to increase Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% has prompted polarized reactions across the political spectrum. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey introduced the duty hike in his first Budget under the current Labour administration, underscoring ongoing political division surrounding the taxation of gambling operations.
The Italian government is aiming to collect roughly €700 million through new gambling tax measures. While market experts express skepticism over whether this fiscal target is attainable, there is broad consensus regarding the potential fallout for the regulated sector.
Chancellor John Healey's newly announced UK Budget has introduced gambling tax increases, prompting strong pushback across the betting and gaming sector. Industry stakeholders ranging from Entain to the Bingo Association have criticized the measures as detrimental and damaging to the industry following extensive lobbying efforts to avoid further tax hikes.
Under changes announced in the UK Budget, Category B machines in bingo halls, betting shops, and casinos will be subject to the higher 25% Machine Games Duty rate from April 2027 due to a lowered threshold. Additionally, the government has launched a consultation on a potential shift in liability to machine suppliers beginning in April 2028.
Land-based gambling stakeholders have criticized the government's hike to Machine Games Duty (MGD), warning it poses serious operational challenges across the industry. Despite operator pushback, financial markets responded with relief as regulatory uncertainty cleared.