The UK government has set the stage for one of the most significant shifts in gambling taxation in recent years, confirming that remote gaming duty will almost double from 21% to 40% beginning in April 2026. The decision, revealed when the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) published its autumn budget analysis ahead of schedule, places…
South Africa’s National Treasury has unveiled a proposal that could significantly alter the country’s online gambling landscape. The government is seeking public feedback on the draft of a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) from online betting and interactive gambling. With the online gambling sector booming, this tax is part of the government’s…
Swintt and Eurobet.it are preparing to broaden their collaboration in Italy’s online casino sector, following a promising first month for the supplier’s Elysium Studios catalogue. After entering the country through an exclusive partnership at the end of October, Swintt has seen rapid player engagement with its initial wave of titles, prompting the company to seek permission…
The merger between Evolution Malta Holding Limited and Galaxy Gaming, Inc. has entered a new phase, with both companies confirming an extended timeline as they work toward securing the last of the necessary gaming approvals. The updated schedule underscores the partners’ intention to complete the transaction while respecting the pace of the U.S. regulatory process.…
Sri Lanka is preparing for a major regulatory shift as the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, officially takes effect on 1 December. The move follows a gazette issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on 16 November and marks the transition toward a single, nationwide framework for overseeing all forms of gambling activity.…
Malaysia’s Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has summoned Meta Platforms to explain reports that the company profited from fraudulent gambling advertisements – a case highlighting how fast digital scams evolve alongside new technologies. The move underscores regulators’ growing concern that social media algorithms are being exploited to promote unlicensed gambling, costing both players and legitimate…
