Regulatory news. Week №11

🇮🇪 As of March 5, Ireland’s regulator is operational. GRAI’s upcoming plans include launching a self-exclusion register, banning gambling ads, and creating a fund to combat addiction. The authority’s budget for 2025 is set at € 9.1 million.

🇦🇹 Austria has decided to maintain its monopoly on iGaming.

🇦🇱 Albania has banned TikTok for a year, accusing the platform of inciting children to violence.

🇷🇴 Romania is restricting gambling expenses. A new bill proposes banning Romanian players from spending more than 10% of their previous month’s earnings on gambling each month.

Regulatory news. Week №10

🇬🇧 Starting from April 6, a mandatory levy for the gambling sector will come into effect in the UK. The levy will range from 0.1% to 1.1% of company revenues.

🇳🇱 The Dutch government has introduced a new gambling regulation strategy aimed at enhancing player protection.

🇪🇪 Estonia’s Ministry of Finance has announced plans to update gambling legislation by the first half of 2026.

🇨🇼 Curaçao is considering a new alternative dispute resolution (ADR) system, which authorities believe will reduce the number of lawsuits filed by players against licensed operators.

🇹🇭 Thai authorities have dropped strict restrictions on the local population as part of the gambling legalization bill.

Regulatory news. Week №9

🇩🇪 The German Baden-Württemberg partially legalized online casinos, allowing roulette and blackjack through the state operator Toto-Lotto GmbH.

🇨🇼 The Curacao Gambling Regulator (CGA) has introduced a new responsible gaming policy. Curacao operators will be required to track problem gamblers, check clients’ documents upon registration, and notify them of costs. The new rules will ban gambling advertising as a way of earning money and introduce a system of self-restraint from 1 to 5 years.

🇪🇺 The European Union has decided to exclude Curacao from its Grey list. According to the EU, the country has implemented enough reforms in its tax policy to no longer be under increased control. Curacao now complies with EU tax standards.

🇦🇲 Armenia increased taxes for iGaming companies 5 times from $ 2 million to $ 10 million.

🇧🇬 Bulgaria is tightening the fight against illegal gambling.

🇲🇹 The Maltese Regulator (MGA) has announced that it is strengthening its approach to regulatory oversight. The priorities for 2025 are compliance with regulatory requirements, player protection, and the integrity of sports betting.

🇸🇪 Sweden will review the gambling law after a legal dispute with Zimpler AB, which revealed a loophole for offshore operators. Current legislation allows companies to operate without a license unless they focus exclusively on local players.

🇭🇰 Hong Kong is considering legalizing basketball betting to address the budget deficit.

Regulatory news. Week №8

🇺🇸 The Mississippi State Senate has approved a ban on sweepstakes casino.

🇨🇴 Colombia introduces a 19% tax on player deposits.

🇳🇱 The Netherlands is going to tighten gambling laws. The minimum age of players will rise to 21, operators will be required to implement a deposit limitation system, as well as strengthen control in the field of customer solvency checks, and introduce stricter restrictions on advertising and promotion of gambling products.

🇮🇳 A new gambling law is being prepared in India. The authorities plan to tighten federal control over the sector.

🇮🇩 Indonesia is preparing to tighten the rules for iGaming.

🇦🇺 A bill has been submitted to the Australian Parliament, which, if passed, will oblige gambling operators to inform players about their losses.

Regulatory news. Week №7

🇬🇧 The UK introduces new rules for iGaming. Operators will be required to offer players a deposit limit before the first deposit.

🇦🇺 Western Australia has tightened gambling laws, expanding the powers of the regulator and toughening penalties for non-compliance.

🇺🇸 In the state of Connecticut, the United States may allow betting on airplanes during air travel. A bill with such a proposal has already been submitted for consideration. We are talking about betting through the on-board entertainment system on the seat backs. Theoretically, only three bookmakers licensed in the state will be able to offer such a service: DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics. According to the proposal, 1% of all income earned from betting during the flight will go to the budget.

🇦🇲 In Armenia, it was proposed to introduce a 10% tax on online gambling turnover. The bill has already been approved by a parliamentary committee and could bring in $ 240 million a year to the budget.

🇮🇳 India is considering the possibility of adopting a new federal law on online gambling.

Regulatory news. Week №6

🇦🇺 Western Australia has tightened regulation of the gambling industry as part of a legislative upgrade.

🇺🇸 The Florida House of Representatives has proposed a bill that threatens the horse racing industry by separating casinos from online horse racing.

🇬🇧 In the UK, the number of applications for self-exclusion from gambling through GAMESTOP among young people has reached a record high.

🇦🇲 In Armenia, the authorities are discussing a possible tax increase for online gambling operators.

Regulatory news. Week №5

🇨🇴 Colombia cancels benefits for iGaming.

🇵🇪 The Peruvian authorities have postponed an increase in the tax rate to give operators time to adapt. The rate will be 0.3% until July 2025.

🇨🇳 The Supreme People’s Court of China has issued a directive calling on courts across the country to impose severe penalties on individuals involved in organizing unlicensed gambling.

🇦🇺 In Australia, the New South Wales government has banned gambling advertising on public transport.

Regulatory news. Week №4

🎲⚡️ Enhancing supplier oversight by the British. The Gambling Commission is tightening measures against suppliers who do not meet the requirements. The new rules are expected to increase transparency and security in the industry.

✅🇺🇸 Expansion of sports betting in the USA. GeoComply has launched an initiative to expand the online betting market in the United States. The company emphasizes the importance of legalization to increase player protection and increase state revenue.

🎰🔻 Lower loss limits in Norway. Norsk Tipping has announced a reduction in loss limits for players. The new measure is aimed at combating problematic gambling and protecting users.

🇪🇸✨ Aviatrix enters the Spanish market. The company has received approval to operate in Spain. This is a step towards expanding our presence in the European market and offering innovative solutions.

Regulatory news. Week №3

🇵🇾 The President of Paraguay has approved a large-scale reform of gambling laws in the country aimed at demonopolizing the sector.

🇻🇳 Vietnam has suspended a three-year casino pilot program. The pilot was launched in 2016 to assess the social and economic consequences of legalizing gambling for Vietnamese citizens under strict conditions. To get into the casino, the Vietnamese had to go through a rigorous check: confirm a minimum monthly income of $ 400 and pay an entrance fee of $40 million per day or $ 990 for a monthly subscription. Now officials have decided to evaluate the results of the experiment, but it is still unknown when the Vietnamese will be able to legally spin the slots again.

🇮🇳 The Indian Supreme Court has temporarily suspended GST tax claims in the amount of $13.3 billion addressed to 49 companies. The decision was made after a complaint from operators claiming that the application of a 28% turnover tax from 2018 threatens to close many businesses. However, the tax notices remain in force, and the final hearing is scheduled for March 18.

🇳🇿 New Zealand authorities intend to ban the sale of lottery products to people under the age of 18.

Regulatory news. Week №2

✅🇧🇷 Gambling Licenses in Brazil. Currently, only 14 operators have been granted permanent gambling licenses in Brazil. Out of 66 companies that applied, just 14—including BetBoom, BetMGM, and Superbet—successfully passed the evaluation process. Additionally, 52 companies are operating with temporary licenses valid for 30 days, while 36 have yet to be approved. License fees have already contributed over $320 million to the national budget, with operators also subject to a 12% tax on gross gaming revenue (GGR) and a 15% tax on winnings exceeding $455.

🎰⚡️ New Developments in Maryland. Lawmakers in Maryland are set to discuss the potential legalization of online gambling in the near future. This could create new opportunities for both players and operators in the area!

⚡️ Thailand Moving Towards Legalization. The Thai government is exploring the possibility of legalizing online gambling. This initiative is anticipated to be reviewed in the upcoming months.

🖥🇳🇱 New Penalty Framework in the Netherlands. The KSA regulatory body has implemented a new penalty framework for iGaming operators. Fines can range from €500 to €4 million, depending on the severity of the violation. Serious offenses, such as money laundering, will incur maximum fines along with additional penalties.

Regulatory news. Week №1

🇮🇹 Italy has unveiled its new framework for online gambling licenses, featuring significant updates:

✔️ The license fee has been increased from €200,000 to €7 million, with a 3% tax on gross gaming revenue (GGR).

✔️ Applicants are required to submit a preliminary guarantee of €750,000, which can be in the form of a deposit or a guarantee from authorized banks or financial intermediaries.

✔️ For 2025, a final guarantee of €3.7 million is necessary, representing 10% of the total public tender amounting to €37.1 million.

✔️ Operators are obligated to pay a fee of €560 to the Italian National Anti-Corruption Agency (ANAC).

🇵🇾 The Chamber of Deputies in Paraguay has passed a bill aimed at ending the gambling monopoly in the country. This law will take effect following final approval from the executive branch.

🇺🇸 Lawmakers in Louisiana, USA, have initiated discussions regarding the regulation of online casinos within the state.

🇲🇹 The Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) has revised the financial reporting requirements for its licensees. Starting in 2025, operators holding an MGA license will need to submit two types of reports: Annual Financial Reports (AFR), which cover the entire 12-month financial year, and Interim Financial Reports (IFR), which will reflect the financial performance for the preceding six months.

🇮🇪 Ireland’s gambling regulator has announced intentions to implement a voluntary system for blocking transactions made with credit and debit cards related to gambling activities.

Regulatory news. Week №51

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan has approved the iGaming regulatory system. Starting from January 1, 2025, Tashkent will legalize online gambling, betting and lotteries. The National Agency for Advanced Projects (NAPPA) will control the sector.

🇦🇷 Argentina’s San Juan province has legalized online gambling.

🇰🇭 Since December 11, gambling advertising has been banned in Cambodia.

🇮🇹 Italy will review the ban on gambling advertising in 2025.

🇧🇷 Brazil has banned betting ads targeting minors. The new law provides for mandatory 18+ labeling for all advertising materials.

🇨🇾 Cyprus raises taxes for BC from 3% of deductions from net profit to 4.5%.

🇲🇦 Morocco introduces a 30% tax on winnings from foreign iGaming operators. An additional fee of 2% of the winnings will also be introduced for residents of Morocco.

🇨🇴 Colombia has not accepted the introduction of a new tax on online gambling due to concerns about the outflow of legal operators. The country’s congress rejected a bill on the introduction of VAT in the amount of 19% for iGaming operators.