iGaming Industry News, Regulation & Market Insights

The European Commission has estimated that an EU-wide online gambling tax could generate up to €13.3bn during its first seven years, significantly below earlier projections. Under the proposal, online gambling operators would pay a 3% levy based on gross gaming revenue. The initiative forms part of discussions around funding the EU’s next long-term budget running […]

Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) has launched an inquiry into online betting regulation under the Lula government. The investigation began through an administrative procedure focused on the Ministry of Finance’s monitoring of fixed-odds betting operators. Prosecutors assess whether operators and regulators are complying with Laws No. 14,790/2023 and No. 13,756/2018. According to reports from […]

Finnish gambling operator Paf has acquired Bell Casino, a company that provides gaming entertainment across more than 50 ferries and cruise ships operating throughout Europe. While financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, Paf confirmed that Bell Casino will continue operating under its existing brand and business structure. All 28 employees will remain with […]

Stake has continued its expansion across Latin America after securing a licence to operate in the Province of Buenos Aires within Argentina’s regulated market. The approval was granted by the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos. This move gives Stake access to Argentina’s largest province, home to almost 40% of the country’s population. It also […]

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has opened a new application window for event wagering licences. Applications will be accepted from 26 June to 10 July 2026, with regulators confirming that submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Arizona time. The ADG stated that no exceptions will be made for late applications. At least one […]

The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has imposed A$10m in fines on The Star Sydney and ordered the operator to reserve an additional A$5m for compliance improvements. These penalties relate to four disciplinary matters investigated by Liquor and Gaming NSW during 2025 before being referred to the NICC for enforcement action. The most […]