The Office for Budget Responsibility published a statement too early. This document shows Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans to increase remote gaming duty to 40%. The new rate starts in April 2026. Stock prices for gambling companies fell before the UK’s 2026 Budget announcement. Tax reforms turned out worse than traders predicted. The OBR wrote this information […]
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Lottery Operator in UAE Creates Online Gambling Brands
November 28, 2025The UAE Lottery company built TrueWin and Dream Island. AGBI checked the records about these platforms. Each website has casino games and sports betting. Live dealer games, poker, roulette and slots exist on the casino side. Football, tennis, cricket and basketball bets happen on the sportsbook. More sports are available. These sites belong to Momentum. […]
Australia’s Victoria Applies Gambling Fines Near the Christmas Season
November 28, 2025The gambling regulator in Victoria urged venue operators to verify trading hour compliance. Clubs and hotels risk receiving fines or censure for regulatory breaches. Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) CEO Suzy Neilan leads enforcement efforts. Early compliance becomes essential during extremely busy festive trading periods. The VGCCC implemented disciplinary measures against venues throughout […]
CFTC Affirms Legitimacy of Prediction Markets
November 28, 2025Caroline Pham, acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said that prediction markets operating through designated contract markets, or DCMs, are following the law. Her comments come as some states try to ban or limit these markets. This is the CFTC’s clearest statement so far that prediction markets can operate under current federal rules. […]
Canadian Senators Push for National Ban on Betting Ads
November 28, 2025Two Canadian senators are calling for a nationwide ban on sports betting ads, saying the fast growth of single event betting has become a public health issue. According to CBC, Senators Percy Downe and Marty Deacon sent a letter to the prime minister asking the federal government to act. They want the Canadian Radio television […]
Q3 2025: Sports Betting Margins Reduce Allwyn Profits
November 28, 2025Allwyn International achieved higher revenue, but earnings dropped during the third quarter of 2025. Lottery and digital segments grew while sports betting margins weakened and corporate costs increased. Net revenue for the group climbed 5% year-on-year, reaching €1.02bn. Gross gaming revenue increased 5% to €2.12bn during the same period. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 8% to €374m, which […]
U.S. prediction market platform Kalshi reportedly achieved an $11 billion valuation after completing a $1 billion funding round. TechCrunch first reported this information through a source familiar with the transaction. This valuation increase represents the prediction market sector’s fastest growth this year. Weeks earlier, the company secured $300 million at a $5 billion valuation in […]
Agreegain Partners With 3 Oaks Gaming
November 28, 2025Agreegain has formed a new partnership with 3 Oaks Gaming, giving its operator network access to more slot games. Operators can now add titles like Lucky Penny, Super Hot Teapots and Sun of Egypt 5. This gives players more choices and helps operators update their game lists easily. The deal also makes game integration simpler […]
Lithuanian Authorities Move to Curb Illegal Online Gambling
November 27, 2025Senior Lithuanian government bodies met on 20 November at the Government Chancellery to address the rise in illegal online gambling and fake websites. The meeting was part of a programme launched by the Prime Minister to help agencies act faster against digital financial crimes. Officials said that fake websites are increasing quickly and are becoming […]
NCAA Reverses Plan to Allow Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports
November 27, 2025The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has decided not to go ahead with a proposal that would have allowed college athletes to bet on professional sports. NCAA Division I members voted on 21 November to reject the planned rule change, stopping a measure that was originally scheduled to take effect on 1 November. The proposal […]
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