Macau has now closed every satellite casino, and people feel shocked as a long period in the city’s gaming sector has come to a full stop. The last action took place when Landmark Casino ended work at midnight on 1 January 2026, which created a strong reaction among many local workers. With this moment, the […]
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Stake and Drake Targeted in New Virginia Class Action
January 6, 2026Stake’s online gaming platform, which has been a big hit in the US, is being sucked into a new class action lawsuit, along with Canadian rapper Drake, a buddy of the brand for a long time. On 31 December, a federal class-action lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Virginia with clear claims that […]
Brazil’s President Signs Betting Tax Increase into Law
January 5, 2026Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has approved a new law that will raise taxes on betting companies in the country. The tax rate will go up from 12 percent to 15 percent by 2028. The government says the change is meant to increase revenue from the growing online betting market. The Ministry of […]
The Sports Betting Alliance has dropped its emergency lawsuit against the City of Chicago after the city approved licences for major sportsbooks. On 31 December, bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Betting all received licences. The Alliance had filed the case a day earlier to try to stop Chicago from enforcing a new betting tax, […]
GGBet informed players about closing UK services. The company gave up its Gambling Commission licences in early January. GGBet is shutting down its UK operations after giving up its licences with the Gambling Commission earlier this month. They’ve told customers the closure is planned, not a surprise, and the process has already started. On its […]
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 […]
Tax Authorities Announce New Rules for Casino Winnings
December 19, 2025America’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 Gives Green Light for Three Downstate Casinos
December 17, 2025New 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, […]
Nevada Plans Stronger Cyber Rules After Casino Breaches
December 15, 2025planning 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 […]
Trump Explores Ending Federal Gambling Tax
December 11, 2025Donald 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 […]
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