Regulatory news. Week №7

14.02.2025
🇬🇧 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.