Remote gaming duty jumps from 21% to 40% while general betting duty rises from 15% to 25%. UK gambling operators attack government decisions about higher tax rates for the sector. Several big companies express worries about the long-term effects of increased taxes. Remote gaming duty increases from 21% to 40% among gambling-specific changes. New general betting duty […]

South Africa’s National Treasury has proposed a new national tax on online gambling to help reduce the social harm linked to heavy gambling. In a paper released on 25 November, the Treasury suggested a 20 percent tax on gross gambling revenue from online betting and interactive games. The tax could raise about R10 billion, but […]

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 […]

Caroline 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. […]

Two 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 […]

Senior 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 […]

Maryland has become the latest state to issue a warning to gambling operators about their involvement in prediction markets. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission sent a notice to casinos, online sportsbooks, and daily fantasy sports companies, reminding them that offering sporting event contracts without a proper Maryland sports wagering licence is considered illegal […]

The commission stopped Deadheat’s remote and non-remote operating licences. Great Britain’s Gambling Commission halted Deadheat Racing licences during its review process. Suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures triggered this action. Immediate suspension affects both licence types. Remote and non-remote betting licences face restrictions. London-based Deadheat has possessed these licences since January 2015. Suspected failures became key considerations […]

Protection measures target consumer safety in multiple European nations. On November 12th, a consensus was achieved by European gambling authorities which included representatives from Germany, Austria, France, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal and Spain. The meeting was organised by Spain’s Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ). Rapid technological growth enables betting sites to break free of geographical constraints. […]

SkillOnNet’s website failed to display the required responsible gaming logos. Sweden’s Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) issued a formal remark to SkillOnNet recently. The operator’s website lacked mandatory responsible gaming logos during inspection. Primecasino left out logos for post, deposit rules, login procedures and gambling suspension. These symbols should be present on all licensed gambling sites. Section 17 of […]