Niklas Wykman, Minister of Financial Markets in the Swedish Government, has been granted a new State Secretary, Erik Eldhagen. The name will contribute to the enhancement of the regulations of gambling and finances in the country. Eldhagen will take over today (1 December), and he will be in charge of issues concerning financial markets, gambling […]
Europol Takes Initiatives to Fight the Network of Illegal Gambling and Money Laundering
December 3, 2025Five major apprehended suspects in Sweden and Spain after transnational raids. Five of the major suspects have been arrested after a raid on a violent gang suspected of organising large parts of the illegal gambling and money laundering activities within the Stockholm territory by Europol. It was a simultaneous raid conducted in Sweden and Spain. […]
ReferOn Introduces Model Context Protocol for a New Era of AI in Affiliate Management
December 3, 2025ReferOn, a modern affiliate management platform, has launched the Model Context Protocol, or MCP. The company says this new system is an important step toward bringing real AI into the everyday work of affiliate managers. The goal is to make AI a core part of the platform, not just a small extra feature. Instead of […]
Illegal Online Betting Surges in Spain, EY Analysis Finds
December 2, 2025A 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 […]
Mauritius’ Stevenhills Targets SMS Betting with MUR54.7m Revenue Projection in 2026
December 2, 2025The 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’ […]
YouTube’s Gambling Promos Land in EU Legal Hot Seat
December 2, 2025Italy’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 […]
Increased Gambling Tax Rates Blasted As ‘Hammer Blow’ to UK Industry
December 1, 2025Remote gaming duty jumps from 21% to 40% while general betting duty rises from 15% to 25%. UK gambling operators attack government decisions about higher tax rates for the sector. Several big companies express worries about the long-term effects of increased taxes. Remote gaming duty increases from 21% to 40% among gambling-specific changes. New general betting duty […]
Massachusetts Sets New Sports Betting Handle Record in October
December 1, 2025Massachusetts residents wagered 19.3% more on sports compared to October 2024. October brought $892.2 million in total sports betting handle to Massachusetts. Several US states, including the Bay State, achieved record betting figures last month. The new record surpasses September’s $800.3 million mark by 11.5%. Players bet $748.1 million during October 2024 based on Massachusetts Gaming Commission […]
The government says KNU-linked projects enabled foreign-run casinos and online scam hubs. Myanmar released a statement describing illegal gambling and online fraud operations in Myawady Township. The government claims KNU leaders directly leased state land to foreign actors and protected casino operators. The Ministry of Information reports these activities grew after armed groups exploited weak security conditions […]
Brazil Betting Tax Income Falls 9.4% in October
November 28, 2025Brazil’s regulated betting market produced almost BRL8 billion after launching on 1 January. Tax revenue from Brazil’s regulated betting market totalled BRL1.09 billion ($202.7 million) in October. September’s total exceeded this figure. The Federal Revenue Service released monthly tax data on Monday. The BRL1.09 billion marked a 9.4% decline from September’s BRL1.21 billion. Total market […]
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