๐ฌ๐ท Greece tightens measures against illegal gambling.
๐ต๐ฑ The tax on player winnings in Poland may rise to 15%.
๐ธ๐ณ Senegal plans to increase online gambling taxes as part of a three-year economic recovery plan.
๐ฌ๐ง The United Kingdom introduces a mandatory levy for gambling operators.
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia is developing new VPN regulations to restrict access to online casinos and betting sites.
๐ต๐ญ The Philippine Department of the Interior has banned officials and government employees from participating in online gambling. Violators face administrative and criminal penalties.
๐ฆ๐บ The ACMA has ordered the blocking of seven more illegal gambling websites, bringing the total number of blocked sites since 2019 to over 1,250.
๐ธ๐ช BGaming has obtained a licence to supply games in Sweden, allowing the company to work with local licensed operators.
๐ฆ๐บ QuestBet has been fined AU$ 80,000 for failing to act upon signs of gambling addiction in a customer.
๐ต๐ญ The Philippine authorities are considering increasing the tax rate for iGaming operators from 25% to 40% of GGR, as well as tightening industry regulations.
๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria has completely banned cryptocurrency.
๐จ๐ด Colombia has officially recognized esports as a sport.
๐ต๐พ Paraguay has announced the end of the sports betting monopoly. A tender for two betting licenses will be held in 2026.
๐ฒ๐ช Montenegro is introducing a 10% tax on operators’ net profit and a 15% tax on winnings over โฌ 300.
๐ง๐ท The Brazilian government is considering collecting $ 2.3 billion in taxes from bookmakers for their activity in Brazilโs grey market prior to regulation.
๐ง๐ท A bill has been submitted to the Brazilian Senate to raise the minimum betting age to 21.
๐จ๐ฑ In Chile, the Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill to regulate online betting.
๐ท๐ผ Rwandaโs gambling regulator has resumed licensing new and existing gambling operators after a one-year hiatus.
๐น๐ญ The Thai government has lifted the ban on poker, in place since 1958, and has begun developing a legal framework.
๐ต๐ญ The Philippines is considering raising the gross revenue tax rate for iGaming companies from 25% to 40%.
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong to Legalize Basketball Betting to Combat Illegal Operators. Authorities in Hong Kong plan to legalize betting on basketball as part of efforts to counteract the illegal gambling market.
๐น๐ญ Thailand Officially Recognizes Poker as a Sport. The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has officially classified poker as a recognized sport.
๐ฎ๐น Italy Extends iGaming License Application Period Amid High Demand. The Italian regulator ADM has extended the application deadline for iGaming licenses from September 17 to November 12, 2025. It has received 52 applications from 46 companies, generating โฌ 365 million in revenueโexceeding the target of โฌ 300โ350 million.
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia Cะพnsiders Harsher oPenalties for Online Gambling Operators. Online gambling operators in Malaysia could face fines of up to $ 236,000 and up to 12 months in prison. Police are calling for stricter laws to replace outdated 1953 regulations.
๐ต๐ญ Philippines May Raise iGaming Tax to 40% of GGR. Authorities in the Philippines are considering increasing the tax rate for iGaming operators to 40% of their gross gaming revenue (GGR).
๐ฌ๐ง UK Treasury Prepares Online Betting Tax Reform. The UK Treasury is working on a reform to unify three existing online betting tax rates into one and is also considering increasing the overall tax burden on bookmakers.
๐ซ๐ท France may introduce a ban on gambling advertising during sports broadcasts. The initiative was put forward by the regulator ANJ.
๐ต๐ญ Philippines authorities are tightening gambling advertising rules. Starting August 15, all promotional materials must be reviewed by the ASC regulator. Advertising in public transport has also been banned. The governmentโs plans to strengthen industry regulations caused a drop in major gambling company stocks.
๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco is introducing a 30% tax on winnings from offshore online casinos.
๐ฎ๐น Italy may allow gambling operators to sponsor sports events. The proposal was made by the Minister of Sports.
๐ต๐ญ The President of the Philippines is considering a complete ban on online gambling in the country.
๐ต๐ญ The Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has ordered all licensed operators to remove outdoor gambling ads by August 15, including billboards and transport ads.
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark has tightened its gambling advertising rules. Bonus offers are now capped at 1,000 DKK, and operators must check self-exclusion registries before sending any marketing communications.
๐ฌ๐ง Starting October 10, 2025, the UK will implement a new penalty model for gambling operators. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will switch to a percentage-based system, where fines are calculated as a proportion of the operatorโs GGY during the period of violation. In serious cases, fines could exceed 15% of GGY.
๐บ๐ธ In the US, Republicans blocked the repeal of a gambling tax after learning of it only post-approval.
๐ช๐บ The EU has tightened age verification requirements for iGaming operators.
๐ฎ๐ช Irelandโs Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) has published licensing guidelines ahead of opening B2C license applications later this year.
๐ณ๐ฑ๐ The Dutch regulator has reported a notable decline in player losses, highlighting a decrease in both online gambling stakes and overall losses. This trend may indicate a shift towards more responsible gambling practices among players.
๐ต๐ญโ๏ธ In the Philippines, a new online gambling bill has raised concerns among investors due to uncertainty surrounding potential market restrictions. Stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as the bill progresses.
๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ธ The Isle of Man-based operator SK IOM has been fined ยฃ70,000 for licensing violations and failure to comply with regulatory requirements. This serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to industry regulations.
๐บ๐ธ๐ฉ In Michigan, the state regulator has ordered 19 operators to cease operations due to a lack of proper licenses and violations of state law. This enforcement action underscores the ongoing efforts to maintain regulatory compliance within the gambling sector.
Stay informed on these developments as they continue to shape the gambling landscape!
โ๏ธ The Dutch regulator has issued a penalty notice to casino streamer LeftlanePapi. If he continues to promote illegal gambling sites, the regulator will impose a โฌ 25,000 fine for each violation.
๐ฌ๐ง๐ The UK gambling regulator fined operator Fafabet ยฃ170,000 for a policy clause allowing the company to “close accounts or void winnings” at its own discretion.
๐ฐ๐ Thailandโs opposition party and civil society groups have urged the government to withdraw the bill proposing casino legalization.
๐จ๐ผ๐ซ The Curaรงao Gaming Authority (CGA) announced plans to shut down all island-registered companies operating under foreign licenses.
๐ค๐ New Zealand has passed a law banning offshore operators from accepting bets within the country.
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand will launch a legal online casino market by 2026. The government plans to issue 15 licenses.
๐ฉ๐ด Dominican Republic has introduced a bill to establish a new regulator, DGJA, responsible for overseeing land-based and online gambling. There are no current plans to dissolve the existing DCJA.
๐ฐ๐ช Kenya will reduce the excise duty on betting from 15% to 5%.
๐ฏ๐ต Japan has submitted a bill to ban online casinos and their advertising. The proposal also includes mandatory ISP-level blocking of illegal content and criminal liability for violations.
๐ง๐ท The Brazilian government has officially announced the introduction of an 18% tax for betting operators, effective from October 1, 2025.
๐ธ๐ช Sweden will ban the use of credit cards in iGaming.
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria plans to introduce loss limits and session time restrictions for players at online gambling operators.
๐บ๐ธ The Governor of Louisiana has vetoed the recent bill aimed at banning sweepstakes casinos in the state.
๐บ๐ธ The sweepstakes casino segment in the U.S. is growing rapidly, bypassing gambling bans in several states. By 2025, its revenue is projected to reach $ 11 billion, surpassing the $ 8.4 billion generated by licensed platforms.
๐ง๐ท A new tax burden of up to 77% may be imposed on online bookmakers in Brazil. Betting operators risk losing up to three-quarters of their profits.
๐ช๐ช By 2028, Estonian authorities plan to reduce the tax rate for iGaming companies from 6% to 4%. The reduction will be gradual, starting in 2025 with a 0.5% decrease each year.
๐ต๐ญ The Philippine Senate has passed a law banning the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) within the country.
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