Romania’s government plans to shut down the National Gambling Office (ONJN), which is the main authority overseeing gambling activities, according to the newspaper Adevărul. Months of political debates, increased public anger, and a harsh audit led up to this big decision, especially after discovering roughly €1 billion was lost from gambling taxes due to weak […]

This action comes from a steady push to tackle illegal gambling ads, focusing mainly on Swedish audiences reached through online channels. Key Points The Swedish Gambling Authority stepped in when influencers promoted unlicensed gambling on Twitch. After being monitored, all involved influencers stopped their undeclared advertising. The Swedish Gambling Authority, known as Spelinspektionen, announced that […]

Louisiana is ready to increase its tax rate on online sports betting, while Flutter Entertainment is making customers pay more in Illinois to cover new taxes — showing the growing tax pressure on U.S. sportsbooks as more states raise gaming taxes. On Sunday, the Louisiana Senate voted by 35 to 3 to pass House Bill […]

The Brazilian federal government has acknowledged its current lack of reliable data on revenue from the online betting sector. This admission was made by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, under the Ministry of Finance, in response to an official request from Congressman Saulo Pedroso.  The Congressman asked for detailed financial information about the industry, […]

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation has officially launched MegaFUNalo, its online gaming platform built for the dynamic Philippines market. This follows the backlash from the government’s 2023 crackdown on offshore gaming operators, creating an opportunity in the local industry. Bloomberry is aiming to transform its land-based legacy into digital authority. MegaFUNalo blends traditional casino gaming with digital […]