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Armenia prepares offshore gambling operator blocking from February 2027
Offshore operators face planned blocking in Armenia from February 2027, subject to establishment of supervision infrastructure.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Macau gaming sector raises goods, commissions and customer rebate spending 11.6% in 2025
Goods, commissions and customer rebates accounted for 26% of Macau gaming sector expenses, making them a material cost category for operators.
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Gespa publishes cantonal reporting on gaming fund use
Gespa published cantonal reporting forms on gaming fund and prevention levy use, with correct use each canton's responsibility.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
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Arkansas DFA sets 13% and 20% casino gaming receipts tax tiers
Arkansas taxes casino net gaming receipts 13% on the first $150m and 20% above that.
Source: Arkansas Racing Commission (AR)
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Belgium publishes royal decree setting betting conditions for newsagents
Newsagents accepting bets must meet specific conditions under Belgium’s published royal decree governing the ancillary activity.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
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County officials restrict employee election prediction market trading in Arizona and Pennsylvania
Employee trading restrictions affect roughly 13,000 Maricopa County employees and about 2,200 Delaware County workers ahead of the midterms.
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US lawmakers target player prop bets and athlete harassment
Sports betting operators face growing scrutiny of player props and bettor misconduct, with college prop bans in 15 states.
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DSEC survey shows Macau commission and rebate spending outgrows receipts in 2025
Macau operators face commission and rebate expenditure growing faster than total gaming industry receipts.
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Australia passes wagering reforms introducing Adstop and customer harm flags
Wagering operators must identify customers at risk of harm and restrict inducements under Australia’s passed federal reforms.
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GCGRA signs regulatory cooperation agreement with UAE financial supervisor FSRA
The agreement establishes coordinated financial services and commercial gaming supervision without introducing specific new company rules.
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Macau collects MOP7.83bn in August gaming taxes as annual receipts fall 8%
Operators and investors face contrasting tax trends, with Macau’s gaming receipts rising monthly but declining annually.
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Betting sector prepares legal action against technology companies over allegedly illegal advertising
Technology companies face planned legal action from betting industry groups seeking an immediate stop to allegedly illegal advertising.
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ESMA warns of insider trading and manipulation risks in prediction markets
Polymarket and Kalshi’s European expansion accompanies ESMA calls for monitoring insider trading, manipulation and potential retail harm.
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IGB proposes Illinois marketing ban lasting at least 12 months after self-exclusion
The proposal would restrict operators’ targeted marketing to former self-excluded players and bring video gaming terminals within the self-exclusion programme.
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Lula withholds position on betting ban in Brazil
The policy discussion includes banning betting platforms or retaining Brazil’s existing regulatory system.
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CMCF opens Malaysian consultation on loot boxes and child protection standards
Game providers serving Malaysia face proposed standards covering age checks, parental controls and explanations of chance-based purchases.
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Ugandan regulators discuss 15% winnings tax implementation with operators
Licensed operators must deduct 15% tax from payouts minus stakes, while National Lottery winnings remain exempt.
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IGB advances changes to Illinois voluntary self-exclusion programme
Illinois regulators are updating voluntary self-exclusion alongside efforts to strengthen gambling-harm education, prevention, treatment and public awareness.
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Missouri casinos record $171.4m August revenue as takings decline 3.5%
Missouri operators face a sharper revenue decline in table games than slots, with only four casinos recording annual growth.
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Stellar Gaming executive addresses Brazilian presidential candidates on regulated betting
Stellar Gaming’s institutional relations head addressed Brazil’s presidential candidates through an open letter about regulated betting.
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Donald Tusk urges EU to consider gambling tax for next budget
Operators face a proposed 3% EU net-turnover tax, but Malta’s pledged veto threatens the required unanimous approval.
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Report estimates worldwide illegal betting market at US$50bn
Regulators face a study estimating US$50bn in global illegal betting and reporting international networks exploiting vulnerable UK consumers.
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KSA chair calls for European action against illegal gambling
KSA’s chairman is calling for European action against illegal gambling amid Dutch gambling reform discussions.
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ESMA warns of prediction market risks to investors and market integrity
Regulators and investors should note ESMA's warning that prediction markets pose investor and market integrity risks.
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High 5 Games plaintiff alleges Apple data delay obstructs US settlement
Allegedly withheld Apple information is delaying class notification and damages calculations for the proposed High 5 Games settlement.