UK Budget Lifts Machine Games Duty to 25% and Strips Arcades of Rates Relief
Chancellor John Healey raises Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% in April 2027 and removes rates relief for adult gaming centres in England.
MGA Concludes Recognition Notice Consultation and Refines Foreign Licence Proposals
The Malta Gaming Authority has concluded its Recognition Notice consultation, refined its proposals and sent a Feedback Statement to RN holders.
UKGC Opens Consultation on Stricter Gaming Machine Standards
The UKGC launches a 16-week consultation on gaming machine standards to enhance player safety and transparency.
French Government to Hold Public Consultation
France postpones online casino regulation plans, announcing a public consultation with operators to discuss framework.
Danish Gambling Regulator Opens Consultation for Supplier Licence Certification
Denmark's gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, opens a consultation for proposed supplier licence certification, enhancing market security.
Netherlands Proposes New Online Casino Player Protections
Netherlands seeks public feedback on proposed online casino protections, including play limits and financial risk checks.
UK Gambling Commission Revisits Bonuses & Free Bets in New Consultation
New UKGC consultation to scrutinize the social responsibility of gambling incentives like bonuses and free bets.