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The DCMS launches a consultation on a 30% hike in UK gambling licence fees. 🇬🇧⚖️ The regulator warns that without the funding boost, it faces a 10% staff cut and a reduced ability to fight the black market.

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January 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Netherlands confirms a 28 per cent hike in gambling licence fees from 1 April 2026. 🇳🇱⚖️ With remote permits hitting €61,300 and taxes at 37.8 per cent.

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#Netherlands #iGaming #Regulation #KSA #GamblingNews
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Nigeria officially abolishes VAT on gambling stakes! 🇳🇬⚖️ The Nigerian Tax Act 2025 aligns the nation with international standards, removing tax on initial wagers while keeping a 7.5% rate on service fees.

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January 22, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Iowa legislators introduce HSB 586 and SSB 3040 to grant the IRGC explicit powers to shutter unlicensed sweepstakes casinos using civil injunctions.🌽

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#Iowa #iGaming #Regulation #GamblingNews #Casino
January 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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A MA judge has granted an injunction against Kalshi, blocking its unlicensed sports contracts. 🏛️🚫

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#Massachusetts #Kalshi #iGaming #Regulation
January 21, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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UKGC Executive Director Tim Miller slammed Meta at #ICEBarcelona for ignoring illegal "not on GamStop" ads that target vulnerable players. 🎰🚫

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#iGaming #Regulation #Meta
January 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Nevada declares war on Polymarket with a first-of-its-kind civil lawsuit. 🏛️⚖️ State regulators are moving to block the prediction giant, arguing that sports event contracts are unlicensed wagers.

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#Nevada #Polymarket #iGaming #Regulation
January 20, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Angola moves to seize control of betting payments with a new centralised gateway. 🇦🇴💻

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#Angola #iGaming #Fintech #Regulation #AfricaBusiness
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Betsson shares plunge as record-high regulatory taxes and a 15% revenue drop in the Nordics hammer Q4 profits. 📉🇸🇪 The operator is now looking to its LatAm expansion and the 2026 World Cup to drive a recovery.

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#Betsson #iGaming #StockMarket #GamingNews
January 20, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Golfing maverick Bryson DeChambeau is disrupting the industry once again, signing as the first-ever athlete ambassador for Kalshi. 🏌️‍♂️📈

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#DeChambeau #Kalshi #Golf #LIVGolf #PredictionMarkets #iGaming
January 20, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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Austria confirms a fresh draft law for the 2027 gambling tenders. While the Ministry focuses on loss limits and new enforcement powers, industry giants are lobbying to end the current state monopoly.

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#iGaming #Austria #Regulation #Casinos
January 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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The Star Entertainment Group enters a "survival blitz" as billionaire owners ax corporate headquarters. A brutal cost-cutting programme is now underway to save the business from regulatory and financial collapse. 🇦🇺🎰

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#TheStar #Australia #iGaming
January 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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Indianapolis eyes a colossal $750 million casino transformation. 🎰🏙️ Senate Bill 244 proposes relocating a gaming licence to Marion County to create a major new entertainment hub and boost state revenue.

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#Indianapolis #Casino #Indiana #BusinessNews
January 13, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Macau defies late 2025 slump with a strong start to 2026! 🇲🇴📈 Analysts predict double-digit GGR growth for January following a record 40m+ visitor arrivals in 2025. The mass market pivot is paying off.

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January 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Iowa legislators have filed a new bill to grant the IRGC expanded powers to issue cease-and-desist orders against unlicensed offshore sites and sweepstakes platforms. ⚖️🏛️

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#Iowa #Regulation
January 12, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Mississippi lawmakers file SB 2104 to ban online sweepstakes casinos, proposing felony charges with 10-year prison terms and $100k fines. A massive escalation in the state's fight against grey market gaming. ⚖️🚫

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January 12, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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Tennessee regulators launch a massive offensive against prediction market giants, arguing that sports event contracts violate state betting laws. A major test for the industry's 2026 outlook and the limits of CFTC oversight. ⚖️🏟️

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#Tennessee #Regulation
January 10, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Dow Jones signs exclusive deal with Polymarket to integrate prediction market data across WSJ, Barron’s, and MarketWatch. A major step in bringing real-time event probabilities into the financial mainstream.

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#Polymarket #DowJones #Fintech #FinanceNews
January 7, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Sri Lanka implements major gaming reforms: casino tax rises to 18% and local entry fees double to $100 as of 1 January 2026. The move aims to boost state revenue and strengthen oversight. 🎰🇱🇰

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#SriLanka #iGaming #Casino #Regulation
January 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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Chicago’s 10.25% sports betting tax is now live. Major operators have dropped their request for an emergency injunction after the city issued operational licences, ensuring no service blackout for fans.

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#Chicago #SportsBetting #Regulation #Illinois
January 6, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Suspicious trades on Polymarket netted one user $400,000 just before the US military move in Venezuela.

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#Polymarket #Venezuela #InsiderTrading #Fintech
January 6, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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"The rest is noise." Stephen Crystal on why 2025 was the essential reset for iGaming. He discusses the move to Barcelona, the opening of Brazil, and why personal relationships still out-value the latest tech hype.

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"The Rest is Noise": Stephen Crystal on Why 2025 Was the Reset We Needed - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
Stephen A. Crystal has had a milestone year. Between celebrating becoming a grandfather and exploring the glaciers of Iceland, the Founder of SCCG Management
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December 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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"The lobby is a digital interior." Slotegrator COO Olga Ivanchik on why UX is architecture, the mistake of designing for yourself, and the company's 2026 expansion strategy.

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#iGaming #Slotegrator #UX #BusinessStrategy
"The Lobby is a Digital Interior": Olga Ivanchik on Designing Slotegrator’s 2026 Expansion - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
It is rare to find a Chief Operating Officer in the iGaming industry who can discuss API architecture in one breath and spatial design theory in the next.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Brazil Senate approves gradual GGR tax increase to 15% by 2028. The bill also establishes joint liability for payment processors and advertisers working with illegal operators.

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Brazil Senate Approves Gradual Gambling Tax Hike to 15% by 2028 - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
The licensed gambling sector in Brazil is bracing for higher costs after the Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure to gradually increase the tax rate on
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December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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ITV to launch real-money online slots and bingo in a major strategic shift. The broadcaster partners with GiG and Richmond Atlantic to rebrand ITV Win for the regulated market.

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ITV to Launch Real-Money Online Slots and Bingo in Strategic Shift - iGaming Times, Your home for unbiased news and education
ITV, Britain's largest free-to-view commercial broadcaster, is priming itself to enter the real-money online gambling market for the first time in the new
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December 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM