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Market Volatility Returns as UK Mulls Higher Gambling Taxes

A fresh wave of speculation over increased gambling duties sent a chill through the UK’s betting sector late last week, dragging down share prices across some of the industry’s biggest names. The rumour mill, fuelled by political sources and media reports, suggests that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could use the upcoming autumn budget to tighten the […]

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UK Think Tank Calls for Higher Taxes on Harmful Online Gambling Products

The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has urged the UK government to reject its proposed flat tax on remote gambling, warning that such a move could increase gambling-related harm and threaten the viability of the horse racing industry. In a new report titled “The Duty to Differentiate,” the think tank calls for a smarter, tiered tax […]

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IMGL Partners with RTG Global Awards to Recognise Safer Gambling and Compliance Excellence

The Regulating the Game (RTG) 2026 conference has confirmed that Jamie Nettleton, a leading figure in gambling law and Past President of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), will serve on the judging panel for the inaugural RTG Global Awards. Set to be presented at the Gala Dinner on 10 March 2026 in Sydney, […]

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Malta Gaming Authority Strengthens Gaming Regulations for 2025

As one of the world’s leading iGaming regulators, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is making 2025 a pivotal year for improving its oversight structure. The regulator is implementing a more structured, evidence-based strategy to safeguard the integrity and long-term viability of the industry, with a fresh focus on responsible gambling, risk reduction, and compliance. Operational […]

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California Card Rooms Face Tribal Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Practices

Licensed card rooms in California are facing legal action from Native American tribes who claim the establishments are providing illegal banked games. Typically found in tribal casinos, these games mimic the Las Vegas gambling format by pitting players against the house. The lawsuit comes in the wake of the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act, […]

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Singapore Embraces Cashless Gaming, Keeps Ban on Crypto Wagers

In a significant update to its gambling regulations, Singapore has amended its Casino Control Act, allowing cashless gaming in its two major casinos. This change reflects the nation’s focus on modernizing its gaming industry, aligning it with global trends. Still, it stops short of permitting cryptocurrency for betting, maintaining a firm stance on financial security […]

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Can the NFL Balance Profit and Responsibility As It Embraces Gambling?

In recent years, the National Football League (NFL) has taken a positive stance toward the rapidly expanding gambling business. While the league has been able to capitalize on the rising appeal of gambling, it has also been forced to deal with the possible dangers that gambling may bring to players, staff, and fans. It all […]

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UK Government Rejects Plan to Regulate Crypto as Gambling, Prioritizes Financial Regulation to Foster Crypto Hub Ambitions

The UK is at a crucial point in its endeavor to become a prominent crypto center while protecting investors and managing risk. In a landmark move, the government of the United Kingdom has categorically rejected legislative measures to regulate cryptocurrencies as gambling. Instead, it is intent on treating crypto assets as financial instruments, arguing that […]

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Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill to Reform Country’s Gambling Landscape

The Gaming Regulation Bill was just released in Ireland, and it contains wording that is rather broad and may, among other things, prohibit all kinds of gambling promotion. The passage of this Act will, most importantly, result in the establishment of a regulated online gambling sector in Ireland. As a result of the prominence of […]

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