Spain’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 […]

America’s tax agency made an announcement yesterday. The reporting limit for gambling prizes will jump to $2,000 in January 2026. This decision ends the confusion that lasted several months. Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB) earlier. The law changed old reporting standards. Tax officials stayed silent until this week. A […]

New York State finished its downstate casino licensing process after many years. Three big projects received approval to change the region’s gambling and entertainment scene. Bally’s Bronx, Metropolitan Park, and Resorts World New York City got licenses from the New York State Gaming Commission. Construction can start now, after more than ten years of political, […]

planning to strengthen cybersecurity reporting rules after recent cyberattacks showed that casinos are not alerting authorities quickly enough. The change is mainly a response to the 2023 ransomware attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, which disrupted casino operations, affected hotel services and revealed delays in reporting the problems. To address this, the Nevada Gaming […]

Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday, December 9, that federal taxes on gambling winnings might end. The president discussed this possibility while speaking to reporters. His administration continues to reduce taxes on various income types after cutting taxes on tips and overtime. Fox Business reported Trump’s Air Force One comments to journalists. The president said he remains […]

New York has officially banned sweepstakes casinos after Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5935. The ban takes effect immediately, making these platforms illegal across the state. The law targets the dual-currency system used by these casinos, where players buy one virtual currency that cannot be exchanged for cash and get another promotional currency that […]

Florida lawmakers are looking at a big change to the state’s gambling laws with a new bill called HB 591. Filed on 2 December, the 86 page plan brings in new criminal offences, updates old rules and increases penalties for many gambling activities. The aim is to modernise the law and tackle issues like online […]

Connecticut state officials have told Kalshi and several other companies to stop offering sports-related betting contracts in the state. The Department of Consumer Protection, or DCP, said none of these companies holds a Connecticut sports wagering license. Officials also said their products break other state laws, including rules that prevent people under 21 from placing […]

Finland’s gambling reform hits obstacles inside the parliament’s Administration Committee now. Lawmakers plan to break Veikkaus’ monopoly and introduce competition through licensing. Media outlet Iltalehti discovered that the National Coalition Party possibly blocked progress intentionally. Original plans say the new system begins on 1 January 2027. Veikkaus loses exclusive rights when changes take effect. Gaming companies will […]

The Financial Supervision Board (Cft) of Curaçao withdrew text from its report suggesting a criminal investigation exists. This text referenced the island’s gambling regulator being under investigation. On Wednesday (3 December), the Cft changed its letter, removing the controversial passage entirely. The passage had claimed an ongoing criminal investigation into the Curaçao Gaming Authority. Previously included text […]