British racing came to a complete standstill on September 10 as the sport launched an historic protest against a government plan to increase taxes on online betting. For the first time in modern history, every scheduled race in the country was cancelled, with participants instead descending on Westminster to oppose what they claim is a […]
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Critics Warn New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill Could Trigger Ad Surge and Funding Losses
New Zealand’s Parliament has started oral submissions on the proposed Online Casino Bill, and critics quickly raised alarms about its potential impact. Opponents say the plan to lift the advertising ban would unleash a flood of gambling promotions while also cutting into community funding tied to pokie machine revenue. Fears of Aggressive Marketing Martin Cheer, […]
Flutter Pushes Local Growth as UK Tax Threatens Player Value
Flutter is leaning heavily on acquisitions and its in-house “Flutter Edge” platform to keep players engaged across regulated markets. CEO Dan Taylor told SBC News that buying local operators remains vital where scale is tough to achieve. Combined with the Edge toolkit, which personalises products and streamlines features, Flutter aims to deliver apps that feel […]
Macau Casino Forecasts Climb as Yuan Gains and Golden Week Drive Gambling Surge
Jefferies Lifts 2025 GGR Forecast to MOP248 Billion Jefferies has raised its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for Macau to MOP248 billion (US$31.8 billion), up from MOP237 billion. The new projection puts the investment bank at the upper end of market expectations and ahead of official government estimates. Analysts Anne Ling and Jingjue Pei […]
Ukraine Launches State Monitoring System for Gambling Operators
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new online monitoring system that will track all gambling transactions across the country. The system, announced via Telegram on August 31, will integrate with every licensed operator, including casinos, online platforms, slot halls, bookmakers, and poker rooms. Authorities say the system will record bets, returns, and winnings in […]
Swedish Gambling Market Shows Resilience Despite Minor Regulatory Slip
Sweden’s gambling landscape continues to demonstrate the effectiveness of its regulatory framework, with new data from Spelinspektionen revealing that 85% of all gambling activity in 2024 occurred through properly licensed operators. While this represents a modest decline from the previous year’s 86%, industry experts view the figure as evidence that the country’s licensing system remains […]
Dutch Gaming Authority Tightens Grip on Online Operators with Mandatory Exit Plans
The Netherlands is raising the stakes for online gambling operators with sweeping licensing changes that will force companies to plan their own market departure before they can even stay in the game. Starting January 1, 2026, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) will implement revised licensing requirements that fundamentally reshape how operators prove their worthiness […]
Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Hits Record $6.39B in 2024/25, Fueled by iGaming Surge
Pennsylvania’s gambling industry reached new heights in the 2024/25 fiscal year, generating $6.39 billion in total revenue, according to data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The figure marks a sharp rise from the $5.89 billion reported the year prior and sets a new state record. Revenue was up across nearly every vertical, including […]
Illinois Bettors Now Paying the Price for State’s Tax Overhaul as Caesars Adds Per-Bet Fee
Starting September 1, Illinois sports bettors using Caesars Sportsbook will see a new 25-cent charge added to every online wager — a direct response to the state’s escalating tax burden on gambling operators. The move highlights a growing trend: as Illinois ramps up taxation on sportsbooks, the cost is being quietly shifted to players. A […]
Romania Blocks 30 Gambling Sites in Major Crackdown on Unlicensed Operators
Romania’s gambling regulator, ONJN, has blacklisted 30 gambling websites after finding they were operating without local licences. Internet providers now have 15 days to block access, redirecting visitors to an official ONJN page confirming the ban. The move is more than just shutting down a handful of rogue platforms. It’s a signal that enforcement in […]
