France’s Senate Passes Gambling Tax Hikes to Cover Deficits
The French Senate has approved gambling tax hikes, targeting lotteries, casinos, and sports betting operators to boost public revenue.
BC.Game Declared Bankrupt in Curaçao Amid Legal Controversy
BC.Game declared bankrupt in Curaçao after unpaid player claims and a contested ownership transfer spark legal battles.
Monkey Tilt raises $30M to reshape online gaming with blockchain
Crypto gambling platform Monkey Tilt raises $30M to revolutionize online gaming with blockchain and social features.
LiveScore Group Restructures, Cutting Over 100 Jobs
LiveScore Group announces over 100 job cuts in restructuring move, exits the Netherlands, but continues operations in core markets.
BetMGM Cleared for Multi-State Poker Liquidity Pooling
BetMGM gains approval to link poker player pools in Michigan and New Jersey, enhancing player experience and prize pools.
Colorado Voters Approve Unlimited Sports Betting Tax
Colorado’s Proposition JJ passes, directing all sports betting tax revenues to fund water infrastructure projects across the state.
GamCare Calls Banks to Detect Customers Affected by Gambling
GamCare advises banks to analyze data, detect risky gambling patterns, and support customers facing financial harm.
Banking Initiative Launches to Tackle Gambling-Related Harm
The Gambling Harms Action Lab launches, empowering banks to support customers impacted by gambling-related harm.
Norway to Cap Electronic Bingo Loss Limits by 2025
Norway will implement new laws on electronic bingo loss limits and game registration, aiming for better player protection by 2025.
Ohio Sports Betting Hits Year-High $863 Million in September
Ohio's sports betting reached $863 million in September, with FanDuel leading in revenue and DraftKings taking the highest number of bets.
Holland Casino Appeals to Trade Unions
Holland Casino reached the unions to resist the Dutch gambling tax hike, with De Unie calling for a voluntary departure scheme for employees.
UK Gambling Operator Share Prices Surge
UK gambling operator stocks recover as the Autumn Budget 2024 spares the industry from a rumored tax hike.
Ex-Finance Ministry Advisor Warns Against Banning Online Betting
Former Brazilian Finance Ministry advisor José Francisco Manssur warns that banning online betting would harm Brazil’s economy.
Evolution's Net Gaming Revenue Up 15% Despite Disruptions
Evolution sees 15% NGR growth in 2024 strong third-quarter results, overcoming cyber attacks in Asia and strike action in Georgia.
Svenska Spel's Net Gaming Revenue Drops by 9% in Q3
Svenska Spel's net gaming revenue falls by 9% in Q3 2024, with casino closures and rising gaming taxes cited as key factors.
Public Opinions Shape Thailand’s Integrated Resorts Proposal
Thailand reviews public opinions on proposed integrated resorts, with some advocating for tax-free gambling winnings.
Rumored French Gambling Tax Hike Absent from Legislation
Rumored French gambling tax hike absent from legislation, but speculation remains over future increases in 2025.
Maryland Sports Betting Shatters Record with $9.4M Contribution
Maryland sports betting hits a record contribution of $9.4M in September 2024, nearly tripling last year's results.
OKTO Partners with Octavian Lab to Launch Payment Solutions
OKTO teams up with Octavian Lab to launch OKTO.WALLET, offering secure and compliant payment solutions for Italian iGaming operators.
BGC Welcomes Poppy Gustafsson as UK Minister for Investment, Emphasizing Gaming Sector’s Economic Impact
BGC congratulates Poppy Gustafsson on her appointment as Minister for Investment, emphasizing the gaming sector's economic contribution.
VNLOK and NOGA Raise Concerns Over Illegal Gambling
VNLOK and NOGA express concerns over rising illegal gambling turnover, despite efforts to channel players to legal platforms.
Dutch Gambling Market Grows 21% in 2023
The Dutch gambling market has shown impressive growth, with a total Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of €4 billion in 2023, reflecting a 21.2% increase compared to…
Paysafe and GiG Partner to Revolutionize iGaming Pay Solutions
Paysafe becomes the endorsed payment platform for GiG’s CoreX solution, offering flexible, market-specific payment options.
IBJR Urges Brazilian Government to Reconsider Pix Betting Ban
Brazil's IBJR urges reconsideration of Pix betting ban, highlighting potential rise in black market gambling and consumer costs.