iGaming Regulation News

Maine is at the center of a big debate over online casino gaming as state regulators urge the governor to reject a bill that could change the gambling industry. The bill, called LD 1164, would allow internet casino games like blackjack, roulette, and digital slot machines across the state. Supporters say the bill could bring […]

Indonesian police have shut down a large online gambling network that was operating in many parts of the country. The National Police investigation unit, Bareskrim Polri, said the group was running gambling websites linked to foreign crime groups. The arrests followed several reports made between August and December 2025. Police said online gambling is now […]

The Colombian government has changed how it taxes online gambling. Instead of taking 19% VAT from the money players deposit, the tax will now be taken from the real income the companies make after paying out winnings. This means gambling firms will be taxed on what they actually earn, not on all the money that […]

Operators will see a step-by-step rise in tax which will reach 13% in 2026, 14% in 2027 and 15% in 2028. Brazilian gambling sector is now preparing for higher taxes in the coming years, and this decision brings mixed reactions across the market. A new law approved by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva increases […]

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 […]

Stake’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 […]

Brazilian 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 […]

Spain’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 […]