Zambia’s finance minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, said the government is consulting betting operators about the 10% excise tax on monthly stakes, after companies raised concerns and challenged the levy in court. The Constitutional Court rejected their challenge, and firms must pay the tax by the 15th of the following month.
Consultations could lead to adjustments to a tax that applies to operators’ monthly betting stakes.
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The UK Gambling Commission examined several licensed operators’ anti-money-laundering controls after investigators found that money from an alleged Spanish investment fraud had passed through online gambling operators in the UK. The report also cites a 2021 government response saying regulatory settlements involving four operators exceeded £6.2 million and were directed towards compensation for identified victims.
Bonus.com reported that 22 sites opened on Alberta’s launch day despite 36 pre-approved operators. AiGC said it continued helping operators meet registration and operating requirements before going live.
IBIA reported 76 alerts concerning suspected betting activity across nine sports in the second quarter of 2026 and said it had referred them to relevant authorities. Football accounted for 25 alerts, or 33% of the total. The report also cited an investment of C$300,000 with members bet365, Betway and FanDuel for athlete education in Canada.
British horse racing does not expect advertising restrictions to apply to the sport, British Horseracing Authority communications director Greg Swift said at a BHA event. Chief executive Brant Dunshea said any new rules should target illegal gambling operators; the BHA cited racing’s reliance on sponsorship, media rights and the betting levy.
The ASA said Betway’s Instagram post featuring former footballer Thierry Henry complied with advertising rules, while Oddschecker’s posts featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland did not. The decisions concerned whether the adverts were likely to appeal strongly to under-18s in the UK.