Illinois sports betting could face more problems as city officials think about adding a new tax. Mayor Brandon Johnson has suggested a 10.25 percent tax on online sports bets in Chicago. But a group of state lawmakers is asking city leaders to carefully reconsider the plan. The lawmakers say the extra city tax could hurt […]

A recent research report by EY titled Illegal Online Gambling in Spain claims that the uncontrolled market of online gambling in Spain is much bigger than it has ever been recorded. The research, which was presented by JDigital, the Spanish trade organ in iGaming this week, is the first report to provide a detailed overview […]

The betting operator plans digital offering expansion after opening its 20th retail outlet in Curepipe. This signals a major movement in Mauritius’ growing gambling market. Mauritius.- Stevenhills Ltd operates as Mauritius’ leading betting company and plans SMS-based betting launch. Revenue projections reach MUR54.7m (€1.1m) by June 2026 pending regulatory approval.SMS betting service forms part of Stevenhills’ […]

Italy’s media watchdog fined Google for YouTube videos advertising gaming sites. This sparks an EU test examining platform legal immunity when user content becomes commercial promotion. YouTube faced scrutiny Thursday regarding its gambling ads hosting practices. EU legal adviser stated platform maintains protection under EU law through a neutral, hands-off content role. Advocate General Maciej Szpunar delivered […]

GR8 Tech has expanded its virtual sports lineup with a new virtual basketball game on its ULTIM8 Sportsbook platform. This follows earlier launches like virtual horse racing and virtual cricket roulette, which mixes casino-style features with cricket. These releases are part of the company’s ongoing investment in virtual sports. The company says the goal is […]