Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 21h

Dutch land-based operators to receive a partial tax refund for overpaid gaming taxes from 2020-2022.

igaming-times.com/partial-tax-...

#Netherlands #GamblingTax #TaxRefund #GamingIndustry

KSA Offers Covid Tax Refund for Dutch Land-Based Operators

Dutch regulator KSA offers partial gambling tax refunds to land-based operators for Covid-19 closure periods in 2020-21, following court ruling.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 21h

Philippines proposes e-Visa program for mainland China tourism relaunch, a critical step for the country’s Integrated Resort sector.

igaming-times.com/philippines-...

#Philippines #ChinaTourism #eVisa #IntegratedResort

Philippines E-Visa China Relaunch Boosts Tourism

Philippines relaunches e-visa system for Chinese nationals in Nov 2025 to boost tourism recovery. Policy aims to restore key market after 2023 suspension.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 21h

NY casino license race faces pressure to accelerate after MGM exits bid, with a senator urging the Gaming Board to move swiftly.

igaming-times.com/new-york-cas...

#NewYork #CasinoLicense #MGM #USGaming

New York Casino License Race: Senator Urges Speed After MGM Exit - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education

The high stakes competition for a coveted downstate casino license in New York faced a significant shake up after MGM Resorts International unexpectedly

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 21h

Curaçao clarifies that Justice Minister Shalton Hato is now temporarily responsible for gambling regulation, following a governance crisis.

igaming-times.com/curacao-clar...

#Curaçao #GamblingRegulation #RegulatoryCrisis #iGaming

Curacao Clarifies: Justice Minister Shalton Hato Now Responsible for Gambling Regulation - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education

The Government of Curacao has moved to quell confusion surrounding the oversight of its critical iGaming industry, issuing a formal statement clarifying that

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 3d

Curaçao gambling regulation in chaos as Finance Minister resigns amid a governance meltdown, deepening uncertainty for LOK licensing framework transition.

igaming-times.com/curacaos-gam...

#Curaçao #GamblingRegulation #RegulatoryCrisis #iGaming

igaming-times.com

1

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 5d

Nevada regulator issues formal warning against prediction markets, threatening licensee discipline for promoting unlicensed gambling.

igaming-times.com/nevada-regul...

#Nevada #PredictionMarkets #GamblingRegulation #NGCB

NGCB Warns Nevada Licensees Against Prediction Markets

The NGCB warns Nevada licensees that engaging in prediction markets may lead to disciplinary action, solidifying the state's hardline stance.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 5d

Washington D.C. pushes to legalise poker & blackjack with a new gambling bill, aiming to expand gaming options and boost tax revenue.

igaming-times.com/washington-d...

#WashingtonDC #GamblingRegulation #Poker #Blackjack

D.C. Council Bill B26-0379: Legalizing Poker and Blackjack

Mayor Muriel Bowser's new bill aims to legalize poker, blackjack, and bingo in D.C., boosting tax revenue and supporting local businesses.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 6d

Allwyn and OPAP to merge in a landmark €16B deal, creating the third-largest lottery and gaming company in the world.

igaming-times.com/allwyn-and-o...

#Allwyn #OPAP #Merger #GamingIndustry

Allwyn-OPAP Merger: A €16 Billion Gaming Powerhouse

Discover how the historic Allwyn-OPAP merger creates a €16 billion global gaming giant, reshaping the industry landscape and driving growth.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 7d

Curaçao gambling regulation in turmoil as CGA board resigns & PM takes control, creating major uncertainty for operators transitioning to the new LOK licensing framework.

igaming-times.com/curacaos-gam...

#Curaçao #GamblingRegulation #CGA #iGaming

Crisis for Curacao Gaming Authority: Governance and Reform at Risk

Curacao's gaming regulation faces turmoil as the entire CGA board resigns, leaving Prime Minister Pisas in control amid governance crisis.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 8d

Macau GGR set to outperform 2025 forecast after a record Golden Week saw mainland visitation soar 37% YoY.

igaming-times.com/macau-ggr-se...

#Macau #GGR #GoldenWeek #GamingIndustry

Macau's Golden Week Tourism Surge Sparks GGR Optimism

Macau's Golden Week sees 1.14M visitors, boosting optimism for casino GGR growth in Q4 2025 as tourism surges from mainland China.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 8d

California sweepstakes ban is official as Governor Newsom signs AB 831 into law, outlawing the grey market model.

igaming-times.com/california-s...

#California #SweepstakesBan #GamblingRegulation #Newsom

California Enacts Landmark Sweepstakes Ban with AB 831

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs Assembly Bill 831, banning dual-currency sweepstakes casinos to protect regulated gambling. Effective 2026.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 18d

Sweden finalises a blanket ban on credit for all gambling, set to take effect in April 2026. #Sweden #GamblingRegulation

igaming-times.com/sweden-final...

#Sweden #GamblingRegulation #CreditBan #iGaming

Sweden Enforces Credit Gambling Ban: New Legislation Overview

Sweden implements a blanket ban on gambling with credit, effective April 1, 2026, to combat rising gambling debt and protect consumers.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 18d

Nevada loosens rules for high-limit gaming salons to attract big players, despite warnings about the increased AML risks.

igaming-times.com/nevada-loose...

#Nevada #CasinoRegulation #AMLRisk #LasVegas

Nevada Loosens High-Limit Gaming Salon Regulations for Tourists

Discover Nevada's new gaming salon regulations allowing $20k entry, poker eligibility, and 24-hour guest stays to boost Las Vegas tourism.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 18d

New report links Turkish gambling addiction to high suicide rate: 80% of those seeking treatment had considered suicide.

igaming-times.com/new-report-l...

#Turkey #GamblingAddiction #PublicHealth #MentalHealth

Turkey's Gambling Addiction Crisis: Suicide Rates Soar

Turkey's gambling addiction crisis peaks as 20% of addicts attempt suicide. Discover alarming insights from Yeşilay's latest report.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 18d

Chile Supreme Court orders ISP block of all unlicensed gambling sites in a major regulatory victory against the black market.

igaming-times.com/chile-suprem...

#Chile #GamblingRegulation #RegulatoryAction #OnlineGambling

Chile's Supreme Court Orders ISPs to Block Unlicensed Gambling

Chile's Supreme Court orders ISPs to block unlicensed online gambling sites, impacting the iGaming market amid stalled legislative efforts.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 18d

Judge rejects the Section 230 shield for Apple, Google, and Meta, ruling they must face social casino lawsuits that could lead to billions in damages.

igaming-times.com/apple-google...

#Apple #Google #Meta #SocialCasino

Big Tech Faces Lawsuits Over Illegal Gambling in Apps

A US judge rules Apple, Google, and Meta must face lawsuits for facilitating illegal gambling via social casino apps, threatening big tech's legal shield.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 18d

Dutch regulator KSA targets repeat offender influencers promoting illegal gambling, threatening fines up to €75K each.

igaming-times.com/dutch-regula...

#Netherlands #GamblingRegulation #KSA #Influencers

KSA Cracks Down on Influencers Promoting Illegal Gambling

The Dutch gambling authority cracks down on influencers promoting illegal gambling, enforcing strict penalties to protect licensed operators.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 18d

Finland's new Gambling Act is sent back for revisions to clarify ambiguous advertising and tax rules, delaying the end of the Veikkaus monopoly.

igaming-times.com/finlands-new...

#Finland #GamblingRegulation #Veikkaus #RegulatoryReform

Finland's Gambling Act Revision: Clarity for 2027 Launch

Discover how Finland's Gambling Act is evolving, addressing advertising and taxation while paving the way for a multi-licence market by 2027.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 18d

Streamer Adin Ross lost a $100,000 bet on Jake Matthews due to a controversial early TKO stoppage at UFC 306. The referee's call cost the DraftKings bettor a fortune.

igaming-times.com/controversia...

#UFC #AdinRoss #SportsBetting #DraftKings

Controversial UFC Ref Decision Costs Adin Ross $100,000 Bet

A controversial referee decision at UFC Fight Night 260 led to Adin Ross losing a $100,000 bet, sparking debate over betting integrity.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 19d

Senegal Supreme Court paves way for a second national lottery platform, rejecting a legal challenge and ending the single-provider monopoly.

igaming-times.com/senegal-supr...

#Senegal #Lottery #GamblingRegulation #Africa

Senegal's Supreme Court Clears Path for Multi-Provider Lottery

Senegal's Supreme Court backs LONASE in a landmark ruling, allowing a new lottery platform with Paymetrust, promoting market modernization.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 19d

German regulator GGL issues stark warning on youth risks from illegal gambling: "Who plays illegally, plays without protection."

igaming-times.com/german-regul...

#Germany #GamblingRegulation #GGL #IllegalGambling

GGL Warns: Illegal Gambling Risks Young Players in Germany

Germany's GGL warns of illegal gambling dangers, emphasizing the risks for young players and lack of protection on black market sites.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 19d

SEC/CFTC summit sidesteps prediction markets, failing to provide regulatory clarity and leaving the sector in "limbo" amid escalating state lawsuits.

igaming-times.com/sec-cftc-sum...

#SEC #CFTC #PredictionMarkets #RegulatoryLimbo

SEC and CFTC Summit Fails to Address Prediction Markets

Top U.S. regulators skip key issues on prediction markets at summit, leaving the sector in legal chaos and regulatory uncertainty.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 19d

Thailand to end its state gambling monopoly, inviting private operators for a new national lotto game to capture billions in black market revenue.

igaming-times.com/thailand-to-...

#Thailand #GamblingRegulation #Lotto #GamingIndustry

Thailand's Lottery Reform: Private Operators to Enhance System

Thailand's GLO plans major lottery reform, ending its monopoly and introducing a new 'lotto-style' game to modernize the lottery market.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 20d

NY Casino Race: Brooklyn's Coney Island bid rejected 6-0 by local committee. Bally's Bronx proposal advances with approval.

igaming-times.com/new-york-cas...

#NewYork #CasinoBid #Brooklyn #Ballys

New York Casino License Race: Bronx Advances, Brooklyn Falls

The New York casino race heats up as Coney Island's $3.4B bid is rejected, while Bally's Bronx proposal advances with community backing.

igaming-times.com

iGaming Times @igamingtimes.bsky.social · 20d

Colombian gaming association demands regulator block Polymarket over illegal election betting, citing a threat to democratic integrity.

igaming-times.com/colombian-ga...

#Colombia #Polymarket #GamblingRegulation #Crypto

Colombia's Fecoljuegos Demands Action Against Polymarket's Illegal Betting

Colombia's Fecoljuegos urges Coljuegos to block Polymarket for illegal betting on the 2026 presidential election, warning of democratic threats.

igaming-times.com

1