Uganda proposes 30% gaming tax on gross gaming revenue
If Parliament approves the proposals, operators would face a gross-revenue tax and a withholding tax on net winnings.
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OLG completes Bede mobile app migration in Ontario
The deployment marks a completed technology project between OLG and Bede for the operator’s Ontario mobile service.
KSA bars Dutch gambling operators from account-closure fees and refund thresholds
Operators must review account-closure and withdrawal processes to comply with the KSA’s stated requirements.
Kentucky legislature approves bill raising sports betting age to 21
Sportsbook operators would need to exclude 18-to-20-year-olds if the governor signs the bill.
US regulators signal tougher scrutiny of prediction-market insider trading
Potential oversight changes could affect prediction-market platforms’ controls and access rules.
Appointment
Novibet appoints Elena Barba as marketing director
Novibet’s global marketing strategy will remain under the leadership of its newly appointed marketing director.
PhilWeb partners with Travellers International on Newport online gaming platform
The agreement expands PhilWeb’s B2B services in the Philippines, subject to regulatory approval.
Brazil names 80 clubs for Timemania lottery through 2028
The two-year selection determines which clubs can receive funds generated by Timemania.
Malta updates VAT and gaming tax rules from October 2026
Operators serving Malta will need to account for revised VAT and gaming tax rules from 1 October 2026.
Acquisition
Optimove acquires Smartico while both companies retain separate operations
The acquisition changes ownership of Smartico while preserving separate operations and product decisions in the iGaming CRM market.
Uganda proposes 30% betting GGR tax and 15% tax on net winnings
The proposals would raise the stated tax rates for betting operators and impose withholding tax on player winnings.
Brazil sports ministry sets eligible betting sports and esports conditions
Operators must align eligible event offerings with the ministry’s listed sports and the restrictions on youth and esports competitions.
OLG launches Bede-powered mobile app with mkodo geolocation in Ontario
The rollout combines OLG’s mobile app with geolocation intended to meet Ontario regulatory requirements.
Third Circuit upholds injunction protecting Kalshi in New Jersey
The ruling limits New Jersey’s enforcement against Kalshi while clarifying a federal-state dispute over sports event contracts.
Ninth Circuit assigns three Trump-appointed judges to prediction-markets appeal
The appeal could affect how prediction-market event contracts are treated under Nevada law.
South Gyeongsang police open youth gambling amnesty through 30 June
Young people may receive leniency and recovery guidance for reported gambling offences, while new guidelines address sentencing for unlicensed casino operators.
Licence
Entain targets three New Zealand online casino licences and 50% market share
Entain’s stated bid plans signal potential competition for a share of New Zealand’s planned online casino licences.
Licence
Twenty-four operators apply for Finnish online gambling licences ahead of 2027 launch
Operators considering Finland must account for the application process and outstanding advertising and responsible-gambling requirements.
Federal appeals court backs CFTC authority over Kalshi in New Jersey
The ruling limits New Jersey’s ability to enforce state gambling rules against Kalshi’s event contracts.
Licence
The Game Tribe reportedly applies for UK gambling software and pool betting licences
The application could determine whether the start-up can offer its planned betting products in the UK.
Flutter-commissioned report estimates illegal operators hold 9% of UK gambling market
The estimate and reported access routes may shape enforcement and compliance priorities for UK operators and regulators.
Nevada judge upholds restrictions on Kalshi and orders geofencing by 4 May
Kalshi must block Nevada users unless it obtains a licence, affecting the market access of prediction-market operators.
Analysts assess Inspired, Mohegan, VICI and gaming-sector prospects
The analyst views include company ratings, a credit outlook and deal figures relevant to investors assessing gaming-sector exposure.
Brazil’s betting sector enters a new phase a year after regulation
Operators and suppliers must adapt to Brazil’s regulatory requirements, while casino legalisation remains unresolved.
Nevada judge extends Kalshi restrictions through 17 April
Kalshi must maintain restrictions in Nevada without a gaming licence and implement geofencing controls under the judge’s order.