UK government raises online gambling taxes from April 2026
Operators will face higher duties on online gaming and remote betting, while bingo duty is set to end.
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Ecuador’s legislature recognises sports predictions in December 2025 law update
Operators and regulators still need licensing and tax rules before the recognised activity has a defined operating framework.
Dominican Republic proposes casino licences for qualifying cruise ships
Cruise operators meeting the proposed criteria could face licensing, bond and operating-fee requirements in Dominican waters.
KSA orders bet365 to improve financial-risk checks in the Netherlands
The order requires bet365 to strengthen financial-risk monitoring and could put its Dutch remote-gambling licence at risk.
Brazil’s SPA reports BRL37bn in licensed betting GGR for 2025
The figures give operators and regulators a measure of licensed-market activity and the fees paid during its first year.
KSA orders Hillside to strengthen Dutch affordability checks
The order requires Hillside to analyse affordability signals and use evidence documents in customer checks.
California DOJ seizes 26 Santa Anita betting machines
The seizure and lawsuit leave the legality of Santa Anita’s bets on completed races contested.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission lists report on December sports betting revenue
The reported record could inform market analysis, but the listing does not state the revenue figure.
Missouri Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request to ban college prop bets
Sportsbooks can continue offering the specified college wagers in Missouri while the commission reviews the issue.
KSA orders Hillside to improve Dutch player affordability checks
The dispute concerns how operators assess affordability when customers seek to exceed deposit limits in the Netherlands.
DAZN partners with Polymarket to add US predictions product
The planned US launch depends on a CFTC licence and extends DAZN’s sports platform into prediction markets.
Portugal’s SRIJ orders Polymarket blocked over election markets
The order restricts Polymarket’s access to Portuguese customers and addresses betting on political events.
Belo Horizonte enacts policy to prevent and treat gambling addiction
The policy sets out prevention and treatment measures and allows the city to partner with institutions providing related services.
DAZN launches US prediction product with Polymarket
The proposed CFTC licence is a key condition for DAZN’s planned US prediction-market service.
Tayayá Resort owner denies illegal gambling allegations in Brazil
The allegations and the owner’s denial concern the legality of gambling offered at a Brazilian resort.
Forbes and Axiom plan no-money prediction platform for 2026
The planned partnership introduces a non-monetary prediction product alongside real-money platforms.
Melco analyst sees potential $600 million sale value for Manila casino
A sale at the analyst’s estimated value could provide Melco with proceeds to reduce debt.
Wyndham adds four Choctaw casino hotels to its brands
The agreement places four Choctaw casino hotels within Wyndham’s hotel brands and rewards programme.
Police raid Amsterdam café over suspected illegal gambling
The raid concerns suspected illegal gambling at a physical venue, although no unlawful activity has been confirmed.
Pennsylvania sports betting revenue exceeds $100m in December
The annual records give operators and investors a measure of Pennsylvania’s regulated sports betting market.
GGL urges licensed operators to do more against illegal gambling
The GGL wants licensed operators to use their market knowledge and supplier contacts to curb illegal offers.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Tennessee lawmakers propose restricting sports betting on public college campuses
If passed, the bills would require sportsbooks and public universities to restrict access to sports betting at covered campus locations.
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Timeless Tech reports more than 80% gaming turnover growth in 2025
Operators can weigh Timeless Tech’s reported growth and planned certifications when assessing its platform and expansion plans.
Mississippi House prepares another online sports betting bill
A new bill could change online sportsbook access and revenue rules in Mississippi if it advances through the legislature.
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Super Group raises 2025 revenue forecast and declares $0.25 dividend
The updated outlook and dividend provide investors with revised earnings expectations and a cash distribution.