The Gambling Commission moved the start date for its gambling incentive rules from 19 December to 19 January, giving operators an extra month to prepare. The rules prohibit promotions combining different gambling products and cap online bonus wagering requirements at 10 times the bonus amount.
Operators have an additional month to adjust promotions and bonus terms before the restrictions take effect.
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The UK Gambling Commission will prohibit licensed operators from offering incentives that combine different gambling products in the UK from 19 January 2026. The LCCP changes also cap bonus wagering requirements at 10 times the bonus amount, the Commission said.
The Nevada Gaming Commission postponed until February 26 its decision on whether to hold a hearing on Francis “Frankie” Citro Jr’s request to be removed from Nevada’s Black Book. The request concerns whether a hearing should take place, not the final decision on removal; Citro agreed to waive the deadline for the Commission’s consideration.
Massachusetts’ three casinos generated $96.7 million in January revenue, according to figures published by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Revenue fell 1.3% year on year as table games declined 15.4% to $26.8 million, while slot revenue rose 5.4% to $69.8 million.
New York’s full-scale casinos generated $58.7 million in revenue in January, up 8.7% year on year, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. Slots revenue rose 14.6% to $42.8 million, while table games revenue fell 1.6% to $14.6 million. Del Lago recorded the largest reported increase, rising 15.2% to $12.7 million.
The UK’s increase in Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% for higher-value category B machines does not protect all seaside arcade income, the British Amusement Catering Trade Association said. Category C machines remain taxed at 20% and category D machines at 5%; Bacta said income from category B machines in adult gaming centre sections helps support wider arcade operations, but it has not yet assessed how many machines will face the higher rate.
Machine Games Duty is rising from 20% to 25% solely for higher-value category B gaming machines, according to the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (Bacta). Many traditional seaside arcades depend on revenue from those machines to sustain their broader operations. The association said the chancellor’s attempt to shield pubs and seaside amusements did not fully reflect how coastal businesses operate.