Poland’s President, Karol Nawrocki, has rejected a bill that would have raised gambling taxes from 10% to 15%. Many people in the gambling industry welcomed the move, saying the higher tax would have hurt the players and businesses. Nawrocki said the tax hike would place too much financial pressure on citizens and go against his […]
Online Gambling in Spain Sees Strong Growth
January 2, 2026Spain’s online gambling market kept growing strongly in 2025, led by casino games and sports betting. New data from the General Directorate for Gambling Regulation, or DGOJ, shows that gross gaming revenue in Spain’s online sector reached €405.36 million in the three months ending 30 September 2025. This is 16.49% higher than the same period […]
KSA Warns TOTO Online Over Money Laundering Concerns
January 2, 2026The Netherlands Gambling Authority, known as KSA, has issued a warning to TOTO Online for not following the country’s anti-money laundering rules. The company runs popular gambling services under its TOTO and Winnitt brands. KSA said the business did not fully meet the standards required under the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (Prevention) Act, which […]
Thailand’s Casino Bill: Will 2026 Be the Turning Point?
December 31, 2025Casino gambling legalisation in Thailand could become a topic again in early 2026. Parliament’s dissolution opens doors for fresh perspectives. The upcoming elections might produce a government willing to address this prolonged debate. In Thailand, casino issues are still at large without a clear direction. December 12, 2025, is the date that saw Prime Minister […]
Michigan Sets Online Sports Betting Record in November
December 31, 2025Online gambling brought in $335.7 million during the month. Sports betting and iGaming combined created this massive revenue figure. Michigan smashed its previous online sports betting record in November, pulling in $87.3 million in revenue, the highest monthly total the state has seen. That tops January’s old mark of $83 million. Sports betting wasn’t the […]
Nigeria’s President Condemns the Central Gaming Bill
December 31, 2025Nigeria’s President turned down the Central Gaming Bill. The leader will not sign this legislation. Congress might pass the bill, but presidential approval remains blocked. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu isn’t budging on the Central Gaming Bill. He told everyone at the APC’s National Executive Committee meeting on Friday that he won’t sign it, even if […]
BetBlocker has warned it faces a fast-approaching funding cliff edge. The organisation worries about money running out soon. Support for tens of thousands of UK users could disappear. BetBlocker says it’s staring down a funding crisis, with little word from officials and no clear sense of what comes next. If the money runs out, tens […]
LeoVegas Paid Out a Fine of 500K Euros to the Dutch Regulator for Player Protection Issues
December 31, 2025LeoVegas received a €500K penalty from the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA). The company failed to protect players for eight months last year. In the last 8 months, between October 2023 to May 2024, LeoVegas was in violation of Dutch laws which required them to protect their players. The Netherlands Gambling Authority fined the company €500,000. […]
Coinbase just struck a deal to acquire The Clearing Company, a startup known for its focus on event-based trading. This comes right after Coinbase rolled out prediction market access on its platform last week. By bringing The Clearing Company on board, Coinbase looks to dig deeper into the world of trading on real-world events. This […]
Argentina Authorities Freeze €4.1m Linked to Illegal Gambling
December 30, 2025Argentina authorities have frozen assets worth ARS$7 billion, about €4.1 million, linked to an alleged illegal online gambling operation. The money belongs to Roberto Javier Zuco, 54, who has been charged with money laundering and running illegal gambling. The raids happened in October at exclusive gated communities in Canning, Buenos Aires province. A federal judge, […]
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