iGaming Business News

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 […]

According to the Advertising Standards Council of India’s latest annual report , offshore operators were responsible for the majority of advertising violations recorded in India during FY26. The body reviewed 11,581 cases between April 2025 and March 2026, a 21% increase from the previous year. It also examined 9,841 advertisements, up 37% year-on-year. Of all […]

Key Points Google software engineer Michele Spagnuolo was charged with using Google search trend data to place Polymarket bets, with more than $1.2 million in alleged profit through the account “AlphaRaccoon”. 2.7 million to 2.75 million in trades between October and December 2025, while changing positions as Google search data changed before the Year in […]

Key Points TPG Credit is said to be discussing a financing package that may reach £800 million to help refinance Evoke’s borrowings, which could support Bally’s Intralot’s proposed £225 million takeover bid. Evoke has about £1.86 billion in debt, with facilities and notes due between 2028 and 2031, so refinancing has become a key part […]

A new Ipsos survey commissioned by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario (iGO) shows that 91.1% of online gamblers in the province now choose licensed gambling platforms. The figure represents an increase of 7.4 percentage points compared to the previous year. At the same time, the proportion of players using […]