24 Gamingo News stories tagged “Black Market”, newest first.
A Gambling Commission analysis of open banking data found 91% of repeat illegal-site users kept gambling with licensed operators, with no clear shift away.
Chancellor John Healey's 28 October Budget lifts Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% on higher-stake machines from 1 April 2027. The industry warns of closures.
Greece's regulator is hiring 40 inspectors under Law 5313/2026 to pursue a €1.8bn black market, the influencers who promote it and the networks behind it.
Maine lawmakers advanced LD 2007 to ban online sweepstakes casino games. Here’s the definition, fines, license risks, and what comes next.
Poland’s online casino monopoly faces rising illegal play. Here’s the channelisation story, tax pressure, and what reform could change.
Victor Negrescu backs an EU-wide online gambling levy. What it means for operators, taxes, black market risk, and EU budget politics.
Germany’s GGL reports a 5% rise in gambling revenue, but operators question the data and black market estimates.
Brazil’s Sports Commission debates two bills restricting gambling ads. Critics warn tougher rules may push bettors to illegal sites.
The UK's gambling levy overhaul sparks debate over fairness, its impact on operators, and the rising risk of black market gambling.
Sweeping changes in Ireland's gambling bill spark concerns over regulation, taxes, and black market risks.
Germany’s gambling regulator, GGL, lauds regulatory success despite industry critiques over black market concerns.
Flutter welcomes Ireland's new Gambling Regulation Bill but warns of unintended impacts on horse racing and black market growth.
Brazil intensifies crackdown on illegal betting payments, targeting unlicensed operators and blocking Pix transactions.
Massachusetts legalized sports betting in 2023 to curb illegal gambling. However, recent studies show little impact on the black market.
DOCV calls for an urgent review of German gambling regulation, warning that the unlicensed market is larger than reported.
German gambling revenue grows by 2%, but black market still accounts for 4%, according to GGL's annual report.
At the 20th Gambling Symposium, the GGL emphasized the critical need for further gambling research to inform effective regulation in Germany.
Stay informed about Slovenia's crackdown on illegal online gambling activities as FURS issues a stark warning.
Belgium rolls out strict gambling measures, including bonus ban and increased age limit, aiming for responsible gambling.
Explore how Germany's gambling laws have fueled a surge in black market betting, with insights from the DSWV's call for regulatory reforms.
Albania's parliament votes to partially lift the 2019 sports betting ban, allowing online platforms to operate, curb the black market.
Germany's GGL defends its methodology for estimating the unlicensed gambling market, amidst trade bodies' claims of a larger black market
University of Leipzig study reveals nearly half of German online gamblers still frequent unlicensed sites, prompting calls for regulatory reform
An in-depth dive into Germany's escalating black market gambling crisis, emphasizing its impact on legal operators, regulatory challenges, and future implications.
