UKGC survey records slight fall in gambling participation
The UKGC published the finding of slightly declined participation in its latest Gambling Survey data.
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UKGC defends gambling survey methodology against bias criticism
Regulators should note UKGC rejecting claims it would publish results it knew were inaccurate.
Illinois introduces tax on prediction-market transactions
Operators should note Illinois adding a prediction-market transaction tax and raising sports betting taxes.
Kenya betting tax collections exceed annual target
Investors should note Kenya's betting tax receipts rose 24.9% and reached 115.9% of target.
US bill proposes facial age checks for betting platforms
Operators should note a US bill proposing facial age-estimation for sportsbooks and prediction markets.
Mississippi casinos record 1.5% decline in June revenue
Operators should note Mississippi casino revenue fell 1.5% while table-game revenue rose 1.2%.
Google bans prediction market advertising in Michigan and New York
Advertisers should note Google extended prediction market ad restrictions to Michigan and New York.
Macao reports 13% increase in casino tax revenue
Investors should note Macao casino tax revenue rose 13%, with casino taxes at 86% of first-half revenue.
Lazio court temporarily suspends operator’s RIES removal
Operators should note a Lazio court temporarily suspended an operator's removal from the RIES register.
UK consults on banning sponsorship by unlicensed gambling operators
Operators should note a UK consultation on banning sponsorship and advertising by operators without UKGC licences.
Buenos Aires deputies propose amendments to gambling law
Operators should note Buenos Aires deputies proposed amendments modifying Law 15.079.
Gambling Commission survey reports 2.4% problem gambling rate
The survey gives operators and regulators a population-level benchmark for problem gambling prevalence in Great Britain.
UKGC survey finds lower gambling participation among young adults
Operators should note the UKGC survey indicated lower gambling participation among people aged 18–24.
Signature-gathering contractor sues Lake Ozark casino developers for $1.6m
Investors should note a lawsuit alleging $1.6m in unpaid signature-gathering bills from an abandoned casino ballot campaign.
Manssur says Brazilian betting advertising enters new regulatory phase
Tighter advertising rules would change how licensed operators in Brazil can market to consumers during major sporting events.
Light & Wonder executive proposes prediction market payment restrictions
Operators should note a Light & Wonder executive proposed restricting payment platform access for prediction market users.
US House bill proposes facial age checks for online sportsbooks
The bill would require facial recognition age checks at online sportsbooks before customers wager.
Gibraltar replaces uniform B2B licensing with tiered framework
Gibraltar's new Gambling Act replaces uniform B2B licensing with a tiered framework for suppliers.
DGOJ publishes 2025 gambling activity report with regional regulation annex
The report gives operators and investors a DGOJ account of Spain's gambling activity alongside regional regulatory material.
UKGC survey finds slight decline in annual gambling participation
UKGC's survey found 59% annual and 47% four-week participation, down from 60% and 48%.
H2 forecasts UK unlicensed gambling stakes reaching £36bn by 2031
H2 Gambling Capital projects UK unlicensed stakes reaching £36bn by 2031 as licensed operators face duty increases.
UKGC publishes 2025 Great Britain gambling survey amid reliability criticism
The dispute over the survey's reliability affects how operators, regulators and investors interpret problem-gambling prevalence figures for the British market.
Entain urges faster UK ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship
Entain urged the UK government to prohibit unlicensed gambling sponsorships without delay, ahead of a consultation.
Brazil’s finance ministry asks Supreme Court to limit local betting authorisations
Brazil's finance ministry asked the Supreme Court to restrict state and municipal betting authorisations over fraud risks.
DCMS broadens proposed unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban beyond sport
DCMS extended its unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban proposal to non-sport agreements in a second consultation.