Dutch Regulator Braces for Market Turbulence with Radical Governance Shakeup
The KSA enters 2026 with a new leadership structure designed to tackle the digital age, yet the Dutch gambling market remains under threat from low channelisation rates and a looming tax hike to 38 percent.
Liam O'Brien - 7 Jan 2026
Chicago Sports Betting Tax Live as Operators Drop Injunction
Chicago's 10.25% sports betting tax has taken effect after operators withdrew an injunction request, though a constitutional challenge remains active while state lawmakers propose bills to preempt the city's levy.
Liam O'Brien - 5 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka Raises Casino Taxes and Doubles Entry Fees for Locals
Sri Lanka has enforced new gaming taxes for 2026, doubling the casino entry fee for locals to $100 and raising the operator levy to 18% to boost fiscal revenue.
Liam O'Brien - 5 Jan 2026
Kazakhstan Approves Major Casino Expansion to Boost Tourism
Kazakhstan has approved a major expansion of its gambling zones, authorizing new casinos on the Caspian coast and Lake Alakol. The move aims to capture foreign tourism revenue while maintaining strict domestic controls.
Liam O'Brien - 4 Jan 2026
Stake and Drake Targeted in Virginia Class Action Over 'Illegal' Gambling
A class action lawsuit filed in Virginia accuses Stake.us and rapper Drake of running an illegal gambling ring. The suit also alleges Drake used the platform to fund bot networks to inflate his music streaming numbers.
Liam O'Brien - 2 Jan 2026
NBA Tightens Betting Rules as Federal Probe Widens
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is rolling out a sweeping package of stricter betting-related safeguards across its 30 franchises.
Liam O'Brien - 24 Dec 2025
New Zealand Bans Credit Card Deposits in Upcoming Online Casino Market
The New Zealand government has confirmed a ban on credit card deposits for its forthcoming regulated online casino market, a major concession aimed at securing parliamentary support for the Online Casino Bill.
Liam O'Brien - 24 Dec 2025
Brazil Senate Approves Gradual Gambling Tax Hike to 15% by 2028
The licensed gambling sector in Brazil is bracing for higher costs after the Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure to gradually increase the tax rate on betting operators.
Liam O'Brien - 19 Dec 2025
Remote Gaming Duty Set to Nearly Double to 40% in Leaked OBR Statement
A serious error by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has prematurely revealed the UK government's plan to impose a punitive tax hike on the online
Liam O'Brien - 26 Nov 2025
Australian MPs Claim Gambling Ad Ban Would Pass if Granted 'Conscience Vote'
A senior Labor backbencher has claimed that a legislative ban on gambling advertising would likely pass through the Australian Parliament immediately if MPs
Liam O'Brien - 26 Nov 2025
UK-EU Regulators Agree to Curb Rise in Illegal Gambling
Seven of Europe’s major gambling regulators have agreed to strengthen joint efforts against illegal online gambling networks, warning that fast-growing
Liam O'Brien - 25 Nov 2025
Five Indian Nationals Detained in Pattaya Online Gambling Raid
Thailand immigration police have detained five Indian nationals in Pattaya following a raid on a condominium suspected of being used as a base for illegal
Liam O'Brien - 24 Nov 2025
The Weekly RoundUp: The Tax Exodus Begins and Executive Liability Escalates
It has been a week of profound consequences. The fear that rising taxes and tighter regulations would force operators to relocate has stopped being a theory
Liam O'Brien - 21 Nov 2025
Philippines Court Sentences Former Mayor Alice Guo to Life for POGO-Linked Trafficking
The Pasig City Regional Trial Court has found former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and several co-accused guilty beyond reasonable doubt of orchestrating a network
Liam O'Brien - 21 Nov 2025
After PROGA Ban, India ED Raids Gameskraft for Crypto Fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), India's economic intelligence agency, intensified its crackdown on the online gaming sector on Wednesday with continued
Liam O'Brien - 20 Nov 2025
Evoke CEO Hit With Criminal Complaint in Austria Over Historic Losses
Per Widerström, chief executive of evoke plc, has been named in a private criminal complaint filed with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office last Thursday
Liam O'Brien - 19 Nov 2025
Mexico Shuts 13 Casinos in Cross-Border Money Laundering Probe
Mexican authorities have suspended operations at 13 casinos following a months-long investigation into a sophisticated money laundering ring. Officials allege
Liam O'Brien - 18 Nov 2025
Australia Blocks 9 Illegal Gambling Sites as ACMA Crackdown Widens
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to nine additional illegal gambling and
Liam O'Brien - 17 Nov 2025
Ontario Court Approves Cross-Border Online Gaming
The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued a landmark ruling that permits residents to legally participate in online games with players located outside of Canada.
Liam O'Brien - 17 Nov 2025
Sweden Gambling Revenue Edges Up to SEK6.71 Billion in Q3
Gambling revenue in Sweden saw a marginal increase of 0.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching SEK6.71 billion ($712.6 million).
Liam O'Brien - 14 Nov 2025