UK Machine Games Duty Could Rise Under New Proposal
TLDR The Social Market Foundation wants the government to raise Machine Games Duty on Category B electronic gaming machines above the current 20% […]
EU Crypto Licensing Deadline Could Change Gambling Payment Options
TLDR The EU’s MiCA licensing deadline is approaching, forcing crypto firms to seek approval to operate across Europe. Gambling operators that use crypto […]
South Africa Turns to Foreign Regulators Over Illegal Gambling Market
TLDR South Africa’s National Gambling Board is reaching out to foreign regulators to stop offshore betting sites from targeting local players. Licensed operators […]
UK Gambling Commission Licence Fees Rise by 25% in 2026
TLDR The UK government will raise Gambling Commission licence fees by 25%, ignoring pushback from operators. The decision follows a consultation that received […]
Kalshi Sues Ohio Over $5 Million Sports Betting Fine
TLDR Kalshi filed a lawsuit against the Ohio Casino Control Commission on June 29. The suit aims to block a planned $5 million […]
Missouri Businesses File Lawsuits Over Gambling Machine Crackdown
TLDR Two lawsuits filed in Cole County challenge Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s crackdown on “pre-reveal” gaming machines. Tuners Bar & Grill argues […]
Visualize Group to Acquire eCOGRA in Gaming Compliance Deal
TLDR Visualize Group has agreed to acquire eCOGRA, a London-based gaming testing and certification firm. This is Visualize’s second gaming compliance purchase after […]
France Approves Betting Loss Limits for Young Adults in New Sports Bill
TLDR French lawmakers approved amendments to the Professional Sports Bill that would set mandatory betting loss limits for adults aged 18 to 25. […]
Brazil Betting Giant Esportes da Sorte Buys B1BET and BRBET Brands
TLDR Esportes da Sorte Group has acquired Apostou.com, operator of BETBR Loterias, B1BET and BRBET. The deal expands the group’s footprint in Brazil, […]
Nebraska Online Sports Betting Petition Clears Signature Threshold
TLDR Supporters submitted about 350,000 signatures across two petitions to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska. Both petitions cleared the signature thresholds needed […]