Key Points Betfred made an announcement on 31 July 2026 saying it would shut down 132 UK stores and consult on the downsizing of more than 600 jobs due to the increase in Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40%, which happened in April 2026. The Warrington-based company is believed to have secretly taken ownership […]
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Key points Betfred has stated that on 31 July 2026 that 132 shops will close from September 2026, leading to the loss of more than 600 jobs, as well as reducing its total UK stores to about 1,100 stores. Remote Gaming Duty almost doubled from 21% to 40% since 1 April 2026, with another increase […]
New Zealand Implements Some of the World’s Most Stringent Guidelines for Gambling Advertising in Preceding 2027 Casino Licences
August 4, 2026Key Points Advertising guidance prohibiting luck, destiny, superstitions, and ritual practices in gambling ads has been published by New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Ads are prohibited from targeting an audience in which under-18 viewers comprise more than 20%, and there is a 30-minute broadcasting window before and after live broadcasts. These regulations will […]
Key Points ThrillTech becomes the first specialised iGaming jackpot provider to be issued a Category A1 Manufacturer’s Licence by the Hellenic Gaming Commission, paving the way for the deployment of ThrillPots at HGC-regulated operators. Being a side-bet jackpot model that operates on an independent RNG mechanism, which is completely separate from the core game mathematics, […]
Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed at Last
August 4, 2026Key Points Eight nominations of Hub Affiliations have made it to the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 shortlist along with five nominations each for AFFPRO and KR3W and four nominations for Betandeal, Matching Visions, SlotCatalog, and Vault Network. The Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 will see five champions from last year including Flashscore, RavenTrack, 1spin4win, bet365 Partners, […]
Key Points The extension of the deadline for PAGCOR’s B2B accreditation was moved from July 31 to September 30, 2026, after being approved by its Board of Directors on July 16, but only for those suppliers who had applied before May 31. According to the latest data, there are only 66 companies which have managed […]
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