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Australian Government Urged To Consider Gambling Reform

Australian Government Urged To Consider Gambling Reform

The Australian government is facing calls to urgently move forward with gambling reform amid a surge in participation and harm over the past six years. According to a report by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC), over 65.1% of Australian adults gambled in the 12 months before October 2024 with 3.9% regularly participating in some […]

Romanian Operator Superbet Pays Out €30 Million After Disastrous Slot Glitch

Romanian operator Superbet paid out an incredible €30 million across multiple customers following a disastrous glitch on its casino. Earlier this month players were able to take advantage of a ‘technical glitch’ and played a casino game called Fire Blaze Red Wizard by Playtech, which was reported to generate guaranteed returns on every spin for […]

William Hill Voucher Encouraged Irresponsible Gambling, ASA Rules

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that a voucher promotion in William Hill betting shops encouraged irresponsible gambling. The case surrounds a voucher printed from a gaming machine earlier this year in April, which told the recipient: “You’ve won a £5 cash match on any game! Redeemable between 03/04/2025 – 03/04/2025 from 05:20pm – […]

British Horseracing Authority Denies Working With Anti-Gambling Lobby

The British Horseracing Authority has denied working with an anti-gambling lobby and defended its ‘Axe the Racing Tax’ campaign. Earlier this month all scheduled horse racing in Britain was cancelled in a strike against plans to harmonise online gambling tax, with meetings abandoned at Uttoxeter, Lingfield, Kempton and Carlisle. Champion jockey Oisin Murphy warned horse […]

Latvia Gambling Tax Hike Plans Brought Forward To New Year 2026

Latvia Gambling Tax Hike Plans Brought Forward To New Year 2026

The Latvian government has brought forward plans for a gambling tax hike to New Year 2026, a year earlier than anticipated. The tax increases were originally scheduled to be put in place on January 1st 2027 under plans approved last December but the timeline has been cut down following a spending review by ministers last […]

Mexico Could Regulate Online Sports Betting Ahead Of Hosting World Cup 2026

Mexico Could Regulate Online Sports Betting Ahead Of Hosting World Cup 2026

Mexico could regulate online sports betting before it hosts next year’s World Cup. The tournament will be staged across 16 cities in North America with the United States, Canada and Mexico co-hosting for the first time. Earlier this month, AIEJA – the Association of Permit Holders, Operators and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry […]

Mohegan Bid To Build Manhattan Casino Resort Rejected

Mohegan Bid To Build Manhattan Casino Resort Rejected

A community board has rejected plans to build a Mohegan Sun casino resort in Manhattan. Titled the Freedom Plaza development, the proposal was denied by a state-commissioned community advisory committee on a 4-2 vote. It included hotels, retail, dining, entertainment and housing. Committee members were appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and other […]

WarHorse Gaming Campaign Set To Begin For Online Sports Betting In Nebraska

WarHorse Gaming Campaign Set To Begin For Online Sports Betting In Nebraska

WarHorse Gaming’s campaign for online sports betting in Nebraska is set to begin in the coming months. WarHorse, which operates two of Nebraska’s casinos – Lincoln and Omaha – dominate the state’s market share, accounting for more than $90 million of the $132 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month. Regulated Nebraska online casinos […]

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Rachel Reeves To Attend Gambling Lobbyist’s Event Ahead As Budget Deadline Nears

Rachel Reeves is set to attend a gambling lobbyist’s event ahead of the chancellor’s widely expected tax hike later this autumn. Reeves will appear at a ‘private reception’ for business leaders organised by the corporate communications company Brunswick at the upcoming Labour party conference in Liverpool. As per the Guardian, the event will be hosted […]

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New York Online Sports Betting Revenue Sees $28.5 Million Increase

Online sports betting revenue in New York enjoyed a $28.5 million increase last week. The New York State Gaming Commission reported a massive $56.8 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the week ending September 14, the second week of the new NFL season. It marked a nearly $30 million rise from revenue the week […]

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Lottomart Operator To Pay £360k Fine Following Gambling Commission Probe

Maple International Ventures Limited has been ordered to pay a £360,000 fine following a probe by the Gambling Commission. The operator which runs the popular online casino Lottomart will pay the financial penalty as part of a regulatory settlement after an investigation discovered failings in its social responsibility and anti-money laundering controls. The Gambling Commission […]

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Paris Saint-Germain Renews Sponsorship With 1XBet

Champions League heroes Paris Saint-Germain have renewed their sponsorship with 1XBet. Shortly before beating Atalanta 4-0 in the opening game of their European title defence, the French giants announced their deal with 1XBet had been extended for three years. 1XBet will continue as the official betting partner of PSG with the brand’s logo displayed across […]

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Denmark Considering Gambling Ad Restrictions And Tax Hike

Denmark is considering gambling reforms including advertisement restrictions and a tax hike. The country’s minister for taxation, Rasmus Stoklund, confirmed that the Danish government will explore a number of changes to gambling laws. Concerns are starting to arise regarding problem gambling in Denmark and ad restrictions is likely to be the first move in trying […]

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Netherlands Won’t Change Tax Policy Despite Drop In Revenue

The Netherlands will not change their gambling tax policy despite a notable drop in revenue since a hike was introduced earlier this year. An initial increase from 30.5% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) to 34.2% for online casinos in the Netherlands was put in place on January 1 and that number will jump to 37.8% […]

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FanDuel Agree To Pay Jacksonville Jaguars $5 Million Over Stolen Betting Funds

FanDuel has agreed to pay the Jacksonville Jaguars $5 million over stolen betting funds. The popular sports betting app will write a cheque to the NFL franchise to compensate for the nearly $20 million that a former Jaguars employee stole from the team and deposited at the sportsbook. The deal was finalised in early 2025 […]

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