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 […]

A young woman identified as Nab, aged 22, has been arrested by the North Hulu Sungai (HSU) Police after she allegedly shared a video promoting an online gambling site on her Instagram account. The arrest took place after police traced a social media post that contained a direct link to the gambling website. According to […]

The Government of Bangladesh has announced a zero-tolerance policy against online gambling, pornography, and unethical advertising. The aim is to protect young people and promote a safer and more moral online environment across the country. In a statement released by the Press Information Department (PID) on October 16, the government made it clear that it […]

A new report from the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) shows that most casino players in Sri Lanka now gamble online. About 60% to 70% use online casinos, while only 30% to 40% go to physical ones. This means more people now prefer online gambling because it is easier and more private. However, there is […]