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South Korea Takes the Polymarket Fight Off the Streets and Into the Committee Room
South Korea's Broadcasting, Media and Communications Review Committee has handed Polymarket a window to submit its legal position before regulators decide whether…
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UK Confirms 25% Gambling Licence Fee Increase After Industry Consultation
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has confirmed a revised package of Gambling Commission licence and application fee increases,…
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South Africa Pushes Gambling Bill as Illegal Market Bleeds R50bn
The NGPC has committed to fast-tracking a new gambling bill to close the legislative divide between national and provincial regulation. Uniform gambling…
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Brazil Pulled BRL5.89 Billion in Betting Taxes Before June, and the World Cup Is Still Running
Between January and May 2026, Brazil collected BRL5.89 billion in betting taxes, up 85.88% on the same period last year, with World…
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UK Announces 25% Gambling Licence Fee Raise From October 2026
The UK government has confirmed a 25% increase in gambling licence fees, despite a consultation showing little support from operators for rise…
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Ontario Regulator Fines Great Canadian C$120,000 Over Casino Software Breaches
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has imposed C$120,000 (US$84,328) in monetary penalties on Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) after identifying multiple…
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Austria Opens Consultation On Sweeping Online Gambling Reforms
Austria has opened public consultations on plans to liberalise its online gambling market, marking another step towards the country's biggest gambling reforms…
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The National Assembly of Azerbaijan Has No More Patience for Illegal Online Gambling
The Azerbaijan National Assembly adopted the first reading of a law on 30 June 2026 where the punishment of gambling will be…
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Australia’s Gambling Reform Bill 2026 Draws Immediate Political Backlash
On 2nd July, the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 was formally presented, however, it received immediate resistance from the opposition…
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Former Tory MP Admits To Placing Bets With Confidential Election Information
Former Tory MP Admits To Placing Bets With Confidential Election Information Former Conservative MP Craig Williams and former Conservative Party staffer Amy…
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Bangladesh Killed Off a Victorian Gambling Law. What Came Next Is Far Less Forgiving
The Public Gambling Act, 1867 of Bangladesh has been revoked, and a new law has been enacted which applies not only to…
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Britain Raises Gambling Commission Licence Fees as BGC Warns of Black Market Risks
The DCMS announced an increase of 25% on the Gambling Commission licence fees as from 1 October 2026, following a consultation process…
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ACMA Clamps Down On 12 More Illegal Operators As Part Of Enforcement Plans
Australia's communications regulator has expanded its enforcement campaign against illegal offshore gambling. The body is directing internet service providers to block access…
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SPA Declares First Year Of Betting Regulation In Brazil Successful
Brazil's Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) believes the country's regulated betting market has delivered better outcomes than the years without formal…
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Croatia Doubles Down: €214m Gambling Windfall Set to Flood into Social Programmes
Croatia's gambling social fund has jumped from €130m to €214m for 2026, the largest distribution since the country began earmarking sector proceeds…
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Spain Issues Royal Decree To Impose Cross-Operator Deposit Limits
Spain has approved new rules introducing deposit limits across the legal online gambling market, preventing players from funding multiple accounts to increase…
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Gambling Commission Penalises Stakelogic Over Slot Spin Speed Breaches
Great Britain's Gambling Commission has ordered game developer Stakelogic to pay £122,835 after ruling that several of its online slot games breached…
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VNLOK Reports Dutch Gambling Market Failure To Meet Tax Revenue Targets
Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK has warned that the country's regulated gambling market is at a "dangerous crossroads," following a government report…
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Georgia Considers International Gambling Licensing Framework For Foreign Operators
Georgia’s parliament is considering legislation to establish a dedicated licensing system for online gambling operators serving foreign customers. The proposal, introduced by…
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UK Gambling Commission Faces Fresh Uncertainty Following Tim Miller’s Exit
Tim Miller, the Gambling Commission's executive director of policy and research, will leave in September 2026 after ten years in the job.…
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