iGaming Regulation News

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke about the rise of illegal betting and online gambling in Turkey, saying the government will take strong action to stop it completely. He warned that these activities not only harm individuals but also damage the country’s economy and social life. Erdoğan said illegal gambling networks have become a major source […]

The Supreme Court of India has asked the central government to respond to a petition seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms disguised as e-sports and social games. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan directed the petitioner to share the PIL with government officials and asked Additional Solicitor General […]

The Missouri Gaming Commission gave nine temporary online sports betting licences. The state has waited for this moment for many years. BetMGM, bet365, Caesars Sportsbook, Circa Sports, DraftKings, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel, and Underdog got approval. They are preparing for the December launch now. Legal sports betting starts at midnight on 1 December in the Show […]

Independent analysis for the Betting and Gaming Council reveals proposed duty increases might reduce economic output. The illegal gambling market could expand, too. Ernst & Young (EY) released a new report warning about proposed UK betting and gaming taxation reforms. The sector’s economic contribution could drop while unregulated gambling activity rises. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) […]

Macau has experienced a big rise in gambling crimes this year. Prosecutor General Tong Hio Fong shared new data showing that even though overall crime is slightly lower than last year, gambling related offences increased a lot. Officials say this happened mainly because a new law now makes illegal money changing a criminal act, which […]

Indonesia is dealing with a fast growing problem of online gambling. The Ministry of Communication and Digital said that online gambling deposits reached about Rp 17 trillion from January to June 2025. This means illegal gambling websites and apps are still working, even as the government tries to block them. Officials warn that this issue […]

Police in Ganjam district, Odisha, India, have finished a big operation against illegal gambling during the festive season. Over one month, they arrested 684 people and seized cash, phones and vehicles. Police said the aim was to keep public order and prevent gambling from increasing during celebrations. Seized Cash, Phones and Vehicles Revealed The enforcement […]

Colombia has brought in new rules that change how gambling operators are taxed on player bonuses. This update follows the recent introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on gambling deposits.  The new measures will make tax collection more balanced and stop operators from using bonus offers to avoid paying full taxes. New VAT Rules for […]

The European Gaming and Amusement Federation (Euromat) has officially filed a complaint against the Croatian Government, claiming that recent changes to the country’s Gambling Act could harm fair competition in the market. The group says that the new amendments introduce major technical rules that affect how companies access and provide gambling services in Croatia. Euromat […]

The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced plans to introduce a new type of exploitation licence for land-based gambling operators. This move marks a major step in the country’s efforts to modernise its gambling regulations and improve how the market is managed. The KSA said the new form of licence is designed to […]