iGaming Regulation News

Niklas Wykman, Minister of Financial Markets in the Swedish Government, has been granted a new State Secretary, Erik Eldhagen. The name will contribute to the enhancement of the regulations of gambling and finances in the country. Eldhagen will take over today (1 December), and he will be in charge of issues concerning financial markets, gambling […]

Five major apprehended suspects in Sweden and Spain after transnational raids. Five of the major suspects have been arrested after a raid on a violent gang suspected of organising large parts of the illegal gambling and money laundering activities within the Stockholm territory by Europol. It was a simultaneous raid conducted in Sweden and Spain. […]

Illinois sports betting could face more problems as city officials think about adding a new tax. Mayor Brandon Johnson has suggested a 10.25 percent tax on online sports bets in Chicago. But a group of state lawmakers is asking city leaders to carefully reconsider the plan. The lawmakers say the extra city tax could hurt […]

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 […]