Mexico has imposed a 50 percent sin tax on gambling operators as part of its 2026 Budget. Aviv Sher, CEO of Codere Online, has warned that the tax burden will widen the competitive gap in favor of the black market. Mexico’s gambling trade association, AIEJA, has been campaigning for a …
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Sweden has announced a major update to its betting laws with the approval of a strict new ban on gambling with credit. The updated Gambling Act of 2018 will take full effect on May 1, 2026, requiring operators to modify their player payment processing procedures significantly. The Swedish government aims …
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Virginia’s push to legalize online casinos moved forward this week, but lawmakers added a major condition that significantly slows the launch timeline. The House General Laws Committee advanced Senate Bill 118 only after adopting a substitute that matches House Bill 161, requiring the measure to be reenacted in two separate …
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The Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued clear guidelines regarding its influencer marketing ban, officially adding influencers, streamers, and online personalities with significant visibility to the list of restricted role models. The ban was first introduced in 2022 as part of wider reforms to the Remote Gaming Act, designed …
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The UK government has announced plans to ban unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring British sports clubs. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed that a consultation will launch this spring to explore legal measures driving unlicensed companies away from visibility in British sports. The move follows the collapse of TGP Europe, which …
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Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, has updated its paid partnership policy to prohibit gambling-related promotions. The change effectively bans influencers and content creators from receiving compensation to promote casinos, sports betting, lotteries, and other gambling products. The new policy places gambling alongside other prohibited industries including alcohol, …
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French regulators are sounding the alarm after new data revealed that 42.6% of minors aged 15-17 have gambled at least once in the past year. The findings come from a survey conducted by ARPEJ, the Association for Research and Prevention of Excessive Gambling, involving 5,000 French children. The Autorité Nationale …
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The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a civil enforcement action against Kalshi, seeking to block the prediction market operator from doing business in the state. The move follows a ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that paved the way for Nevada to enforce its gaming laws against …
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The Romanian Senate has approved legislation that would increase the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21 and impose new restrictions on gambling advertising. Both bills now require approval from the Chamber of Deputies. The gambling age proposal comes in response to data showing Romania has Europe’s highest rate of …
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Turkish financial crime investigators from MASAK have intercepted approximately $115 million in suspected illegal betting transfers during 2025. The enforcement operation targeted complex networks moving gambling proceeds through formal financial channels. MASAK, the countrys Financial Crimes Investigation Board, led the crackdown under Treasury oversight. Investigators identified organized groups using payment …
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National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver has signaled that his organization approaches prediction markets with the same regulatory scrutiny applied to conventional sports betting operations. Addressing media during All-Star Weekend festivities, Silver explicitly categorized platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket as gambling businesses. “We essentially view prediction markets identically to …
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The Dutch gambling watchdog KSA has cautioned Prime Minister Rob Jetten’s administration that sweeping advertising prohibitions could accidentally strengthen black market operators rather than protect consumers. Michel Groothuizen, who chairs the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), dispatched a formal communication to the recently formed coalition highlighting potential friction points in its gambling policy …
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Malaysia plans federal legislation targeting illegal gambling amid growing concerns about youth exposure. The proposed law aims to strengthen enforcement against online operations that have proliferated through mobile platforms. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof indicated the bill could reach the Dewan Rakyat in the next parliamentary session. Final …
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President of Colombia Gustavo Petro refuses to back down on gambling taxes. He wants to keep the 19% VAT on online gambling despite court opposition. The Constitutional Court recently suspended his emergency economic decree. This decree included the controversial gambling tax measures. However, Petro remains determined to push forward. The …
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Brussels is debating a proposal that could reshape iGaming taxation across Europe. The plan would create an EU-wide levy on online betting and gaming operator profits. These funds would directly support the European Union’s budget. The proposal comes from DLA Piper’s Giulio Coraggio. His February 13 note details how the …
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Spain’s gambling regulator just dropped new rules that change how players interact with betting sites. The DGOJ unveiled “Stop Juego,” a mobile app that lets users block themselves from every licensed gambling platform in the country. The app works fast. Users download it and enroll in RGIAJ, the national gambling …
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Austria Gambling Regulator launch officially postponed. Licensing framework comes first, delaying independent oversight until 2027.
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The French gambling regulator is raising red flags. ANJ has warned operators about excessive marketing during the 2026 World Cup. Player protection sits at the heart of their concerns. Industry spending on advertising continues climbing. The ANJ documented a 25% average increase across the sector. Such growth troubles public health …
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Maryland’s push to legalize online gambling advances next month with Senate hearings scheduled for March 11. The legislative package from Senator Ron Watson represents the fourth attempt to bring iGaming to the state. The comprehensive proposal includes three interconnected bills. The first establishes licensing for full internet casino operations, permitting …
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KC Gaming Networks, parent company of Nigeria’s prominent Bet9ja betting brand, is legally challenging enforcement actions by the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission of Nigeria after authorities shuttered its local retail operations. The closures were implemented February 9 under an ex-parte judicial order secured by state regulators. Bet9ja has …
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