The UK Gambling Commission consults on directing regulatory settlements to the government’s Consolidation Fund.

University of Sheffield links World Cup adverts to higher betting, renewing pressure on UK gambling rules.

Brazil prepares a decree mandating age checks to block minors from betting and harmful content online.

Paradise Co. posts record 2025 results with 1.15 trillion won revenue and soaring profits.

A drafting mistake erased casino taxes, but Estonian operators paid voluntarily to protect trust.

New tax hikes, intensified regulation, and stronger compliance demands are changing how investors price gambling operators in 2026, shifting focus from growth to resilience.

Sportradar’s 2025 integrity report reveals a small decline in confirmed match-fixing cases worldwide, even as AI tools detected more suspicious betting patterns across multiple sports and regions.

Illinois legislators seek to scrap the controversial per-bet tax on sports wagers as betting volume falls sharply, raising concerns over state revenue and player costs.

Romania’s gambling regulator ONJN signs a deal with ICI Bucharest to digitalize the national self-exclusion system, introducing biometric verification and stricter compliance rules for operators.

As New Zealand moves toward licensing online casinos, Entain sets its sights on dominating the evolving market through strategic partnerships and an established betting network.

Early February dip precedes Chinese New Year, but Macau’s two-month casino growth outlook remains solid.

Lawmakers debate a full ban on online gambling ads on Philippine TV and radio.