California has officially outlawed sweepstakes-style casinos, becoming the largest US state to ban such platforms. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831) into law on Saturday, marking a decisive moment in the growing clampdown on unregulated gaming across the United States. The law takes effect on 1 January 2026. The legislation passed unanimously […]
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The debate over gambling taxation in the UK has entered a new and heated phase. More than 100 Labour MPs have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider a targeted levy on online operators as a way of raising funds to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap. On the surface, it seems like a neat solution: […]
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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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The United Kingdom’s gambling industry is once again under the political spotlight as a determined group of Labour backbench Members of Parliament push for a comprehensive overhaul of gambling legislation. Their calls for reform are intensifying scrutiny on the Labour leadership, particularly over its historic financial ties to the betting sector. The party has long-standing […]
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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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What began as a local planning dispute in Ashford, Surrey, has grown into a national flashpoint in the ongoing debate over gambling reform in the UK. Despite widespread opposition from residents and local leaders, a proposed gambling centre in the area has received approval on appeal, fueling calls for urgent changes to how gambling premises […]
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A growing wave of concern over the saturation of high-street betting shops and slot arcades is prompting calls for change. A group of 38 local councils in the UK, who together represent over 12 million people, are now calling for increased power to regulate the growth of gambling establishments in their respective regions. Under the […]
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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Lithuania did not adhere to correct legal processes when it enforced its broad prohibition on gambling advertising, which has created a significant legal hurdle for the country. This verdict has broader ramifications for regulatory control in Europe’s online betting business, including in the […]
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Sweden is ramping up its efforts to tighten online gambling regulations by reviewing its Gambling Act, aiming to close loopholes that allow offshore casinos to target Swedish players. This move follows growing concerns from industry stakeholders that unregulated gambling is weakening consumer protections and undermining the country’s licensed operators. Why It Is Reviewing Its Gambling […]
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On November 15, the High Court of the United Kingdom handed down a significant ruling in favor of Flutter Entertainment, denying allegations that its Betfair brand violated obligations concerning compulsive gambling. Serving as a crucial precedent for the heavily regulated industry, this historic ruling established the required legal responsibilities of gambling operators. Property developer Lee […]
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