Regulators overseeing gaming in seven US states have jointly appealed to Attorney General Merrick Garland to prioritize the crackdown on illegal offshore sportsbooks and online casinos. In a letter co-signed by officials from Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Nevada, they emphasized the need for collaboration with the Department of Justice, citing their […]
The UK government has released a gambling white paper outlining proposals for updating the 2005 Gambling Act, which includes a large number of proposed consultations to be carried out by the Gambling Commission. The Commission is already working on implementing these proposals, and some of the required consultations will be launched soon, according to Tim […]
CT Interactive has received certification for over 190 games to be used in Georgia, which grants Georgian operators access to the exclusive portfolio of the global casino content provider. Dimitar Muhovski, the Chief Development Officer in Georgia & Central Asia at CT Interactive, expressed his enthusiasm by stating that it is a great honor for […]
The proposal to raise the point of consumption tax is anticipated to enhance Victoria’s racing sector. In 2019, Victoria introduced the tax at a rate of 8%, which was later increased to 10% in 2021. The local government now aims to raise the tax further to assist the state’s horse racing industry. According to the […]
Last month, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) reported a marked improvement in gambling operators’ AML plans this year. However, it hasn’t been able to say the same thing about their plans to prevent problem gambling. Six operator action plans regarding problem gambling have been rejected by the French gambling regulator, l’Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ). […]
As Brazil moves towards the regulation of sports betting at a federal level, the matter of taxation needs to be addressed. Ana Moser, the sports minister, has suggested a plan that would place her ministry in charge of this aspect. According to Moser’s proposal, the tax rate for gross gaming revenue would be set between […]
After a year of delays, the UK gambling white paper was published last week, presenting a cautious response to the government’s review of the 2005 Gambling Act. Rather than definitive decisions, many issues have been slated for further consultation, resulting in mixed reactions among stakeholders. While the largest gambling operators have largely welcomed the proposals, […]
Estonia’s new government is following through with its planned gaming reforms, including incremental tax increases for all forms of gambling. Despite currently having one of the lowest industry tax rates in Europe, the proposed update to the taxation policy aims to keep the sector attractive while complying with tightening regulations. Operators will continue to pay […]
A draft law proposing the dissolution of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) in Ukraine and the establishment of a new executive body has been presented to the Verkhovna Rada by the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Mykhailo Fedorov, who serves as both Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for […]
The UK government has finally published its White Paper on gambling, which proposes significant reforms for the operation of the country’s gambling industry. Many executives and stakeholders in the industry, such as Entain, a group involved in sports betting and gaming, have applauded the review of the UK Gambling Act 2005. The White Paper puts […]