Georgia Passes Law Letting Casinos Host International Gambling Tournaments, With Tax Breaks
Georgia's Parliament voted 73-5 on 28 October to allow international gambling tournaments, with fee and tax exemptions above a GEL 3 million prize pool.
Ksa Market Scan: Dutch Licensed Gambling Revenue Falls to €4.1 Billion in 2025 as Online Casino and Betting Shrink
The Ksa says Dutch licensed gambling revenue fell from €4.5 billion to €4.1 billion in 2025, led by drops of 18.2% in online casino and 30.2% in online betting.
Tanzania Collects TZS307.8 Billion in Gaming Tax as Gaming Board Plans Central Self-Exclusion Register
Tanzania's gaming tax take reached TZS307.8 billion in the year to June 2026, the Gaming Board says, as it plans electronic self-exclusion and machine checks.
UK Rewrites Free Spins Rules for Remote Gaming Duty After Jumpman Gaming Wins £13.2 Million Tribunal Case
HMRC will replace the freeplay rules in Remote Gaming Duty with new restricted play provisions from 1 April 2027, weeks after Jumpman Gaming beat a £13.2m bill.
Malta Budget 2027 Raises Costs for Non-EU Workers, and iGaming Employers Read a Signal
Malta's 2027 Budget lifts work permit fees to €800 and adds a €400 yearly charge for non-EU workers. iGaming employers fear a wider shift in policy.
Italy 2027 Budget Gambling Tax: Cabinet Asks the Sector for €700 Million, Slots and Concessions in Focus
Italy's Cabinet approved a 2027 budget that asks gambling for €700 million a year. Slot levies, concession renewals and lottery terms are the likeliest targets.
Ontario Opens Niagara to Up to Three New Casino Operators, Targets C$3 Billion in Investment
Ontario and OLG invite up to three new casino operators to Niagara, each investing at least C$1.5 billion and paying a C$100 million fee. Bids due 3 December.
Machine Games Duty Rise: Healey's Budget Lifts UK Rate to 25%, Short of Feared 40%
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.
Chilean Senators Push Online Gambling Ban as Kast Government Files Licensing Plan
Senators Saavedra, Ibáñez and Núñez filed amendments to ban private online gambling in Chile as the Kast government proposed five-year licenses and a 22% tax.
Namibia Pushes Gambling Reform and Real-Time Monitoring While Its Regulator Is Still Hiring
Namibia is finalizing new gambling and lottery fees and tendering a real-time monitoring system, but its Gambling Board is still short of staff.
North Carolina Set to Raise Sports Betting Tax to 23%
North Carolina plans to raise its sports betting tax to 23%, reshaping operator costs and public funding. isn't simply another budget measure.
UK Government Proposes Unified Remote Gambling Tax
HMRC seeks feedback on merging UK online gambling taxes into a single Remote Betting and Gaming Duty by 2026.
Russia Gambling Laws 2025: Zones, Taxes, & Penalties
Russia’s 2025 gambling laws. Learn about legal zones, taxes, penalties, and online betting rules across lotteries, casinos, and sportsbooks.
Slovakia’s Online Gambling Boom Outpaces Land-Based Sector
Slovakia’s gambling regulator reports a 29.9% rise in online gambling revenue, surpassing land-based growth in 2024.
Romania’s ONJN Faces Scrutiny Over Gambling Oversight Failures
The Romanian government has summoned ONJN leadership to explain massive regulatory failures flagged in a damning audit report.
Estonia Moves to Update Gambling Legislation
Estonia is set to amend its Gambling Act by 2026, focusing on self-exclusion, online game mechanics, and advertising clarity.
New Jersey Governor Proposes 25% Tax Hike on Online Gambling
Governor Murphy’s proposed tax hike on online gambling in New Jersey sparks industry backlash and concerns.
Armenia Proposes New 10% Turnover Tax on Online Casinos
Armenia’s government plans a 10% turnover tax on online casinos, citing rapid industry growth and the need for higher tax contributions.
Armenia Targets Higher Gambling Revenue with New Tax Proposal
Armenia plans a 10% gambling turnover tax, aiming to increase state revenue as betting volume surges in a growing industry.
Dutch Tax Hike Forces JVH Gaming to Close Casinos, Cut Jobs
JVH Gaming announces closures, job cuts, and brand eliminations as Dutch gambling tax increases put pressure on the industry.
Italy's Gambling Tax Revenue Drops for the First Time
Italian gambling tax revenue fell by 6.5% in 2023, marking the first decline since COVID-19. ADM launches stricter licensing rules.
UK Introduces Mandatory Gambling Levy and Online Slot Limits
The UK mandates a gambling levy and online slot stake limits to curb gambling harm and fund research, prevention, and treatment programs.
UK Implements £100M Mandatory Gambling Levy
The UK government introduces a £100M annual levy on gambling operators to fund research, education, and treatment for gambling-related harm.
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.