Tax on Bets Cut to 5% in Major Policy Shift Kenya’s Parliament has approved a sharp drop in excise duty on betting stakes, lowering it from 15% to 5% under the 2025 Finance Bill. The proposed change, pending President William Ruto’s signature, marks a complete reversal of recent tax hikes that had steadily climbed since […]
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Influencers Face AU$2.5M Fines in Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Promotions
Australian regulators are tightening the reins on social media influencers who promote illegal gambling, warning that steep fines await those who break the law. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a direct message: any influencer caught advertising or facilitating access to unlicensed gambling platforms could face civil penalties up to AU$2.5 million. […]
U.S. Gaming Revenue Sets New April Record as iGaming Surges
Industry hauls in $6.18 billion, driven by online play and expanding retail markets The U.S. commercial gaming sector brought in $6.18 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) this April—a 5.6% increase year-over-year—according to new data from the American Gaming Association (AGA). It marks the industry’s highest-ever total for the month and continues its upward momentum, […]
Massachusetts Renews Push for Online Casino Legalization
Massachusetts is back at the table on online casino legislation, with state lawmakers set to review two dormant proposals—House Bill 332 and Senate Bill 235—during a scheduled hearing on June 23. Both measures aim to launch the Massachusetts Internet Gaming Act, handing regulatory control to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). The plan would establish a […]
Japan Tightens Grip on Offshore Gambling with New Law and Global Push
Japan is stepping up its fight against illegal online gambling by urging eight jurisdictions to block access to casino sites targeting Japanese users. The move follows a wave of high-profile arrests involving celebrities and athletes, and mounting concerns over the massive scale of the country’s illicit online betting market. The request, made via diplomatic channels, […]
Sweden Moves to Ban All Gambling on Credit by 2026
Sweden is tightening its stance on gambling funded by borrowed money, aiming to outlaw the use of credit across the entire regulated sector. A new legislative proposal seeks to close loopholes in the current law and stop both direct and indirect access to credit for gambling. Under the proposed changes, all licensed operators and their […]
Betfair to Axe UK and Irish Affiliate Programme Amid Regulatory Squeeze
Betfair will shut down its affiliate marketing operations in the UK and Ireland from July 1, 2025. The move will see all partner links, promotions, and affiliate-driven traffic removed from Betfair.com. The company says the decision stems from mounting regulatory pressures and escalating compliance costs in its home markets. A Sign of the Times What […]
Century Entertainment Eyes Philippines iGaming Push with New Joint Venture
Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed gaming operator with a presence in Cambodia, has set its sights on the Philippines as its next frontier. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a PAGCOR-licensed service provider to develop and market an existing online gaming platform. Structure and Strategy The deal sets […]
Vegas Downturn Fuels Online Casino Boom
Las Vegas might be feeling the heat, but for online casinos, the current slump in U.S. tourism is lighting a fire under digital growth. The sharp decline in foot traffic on the Strip—and across America’s traditional casino cities—is pushing more gamblers online, where convenience, accessibility, and tech-forward gameplay are winning over both casual players and […]
Dutch Gambling Reforms Stalled as Government Collapses, Future Hangs on Election Outcome
The Netherlands’ path toward tighter gambling regulations has hit a major roadblock after the country’s coalition government collapsed. The political rupture was triggered when Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right PVV, stormed out of an emergency meeting and pulled support for the ruling coalition. His departure stemmed from a dispute over immigration policy, which the […]
