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Public Support Grows for Stronger Limits on UK Gambling Ads
Growing public unease over the scale and reach of gambling promotion is placing renewed pressure on UK ministers to consider tighter restrictions on advertising, sponsorship, and digital marketing, according to recent polling and regulatory developments. While gambling itself remains legal and widely used, surveys suggest confidence in how the sector is overseen is weakening, with […]
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Maine iGaming Bill Faces Scrutiny as Governor Weighs Decision
Maine lawmakers return to Augusta in early January facing two closely timed debates that could reshape the state’s approach to online gambling. At the center sits LD 1164, a bill approved by the Legislature that would legalize internet casino gaming, alongside a separate proposal aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos. With the iGaming measure awaiting […]
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Kazakhstan Considers New Casino Zones to Support Tourism
Kazakhstan is moving forward with plans to widen the geographic footprint of its regulated gambling industry, following the adoption of new legislation aimed at strengthening the tourism sector. The initiative, approved by lawmakers in late December, would allow casinos to operate in additional designated zones beyond the country’s current gambling areas. Officials say the effort […]
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Portugal Extends Casino Licenses as 15-Year Tender Delays
Portugal’s government has moved to temporarily prolong existing casino concessions after an international bidding process for five properties failed to reach completion before the end of the year. The decision affects land-based casinos in the Algarve, Espinho, and Póvoa de Varzim gaming zones, where current operators Solverde and Estoril Sol will remain in place while […]
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Iowa Will Begin Withholding State Taxes on Sports Betting Winnings
Iowa will change how it collects income tax on sports betting winnings beginning in 2026, shifting part of the tax obligation from annual filing to the payout stage for certain qualifying wins. The update follows the passage of Senate File 605, which Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law in 2025. The new requirements take effect […]
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Palasino Mikulov Launches New Casino Near Austria Border EU
Palasino Holdings Limited has added another land-based property to its Central European footprint with the opening of Palasino Mikulov, a new casino located in southern Czech Republic close to the Austrian border. The venue marks the group’s fourth casino operation in the country and began operating following a soft launch held in mid-December, timed to […]
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Meridianbet Introduces Flash Bet for Rapid Sports Simulations
Meridianbet has introduced a new in-house betting feature aimed at accelerating how players interact with sports markets. The company confirmed the launch of Flash Bet, a proprietary instant sports simulation product that allows users to engage with outcomes from real, scheduled sporting events and receive results within seconds. The feature forms part of Meridianbet’s broader […]
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Sun Group Starts US$2bn Van Don Casino Resort Project Update
Sun Group has officially launched construction of a large integrated casino tourism complex in Vietnam’s Van Don Economic Zone, Quang Ninh province, following a groundbreaking ceremony held on December 19. The project forms part of a coordinated national programme marking major historical anniversaries and policy milestones, during which multiple large-scale developments were launched or inaugurated […]
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India: Opposition Alleges Political Cover for Gambling Operations
Senior leaders of India’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) have intensified their attack on the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, alleging that illegal gambling operations continue to function openly with political backing. Speaking separately at the party’s central office in Tadepalli, YSRCP spokespersons cited by ysrcongress.com accused senior ministers and law enforcement agencies of allowing casinos […]
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Vietnam Proposes Mandatory Identity Disclosure for Football Bettors
Vietnamese authorities are preparing to introduce stricter controls on licensed betting, with proposed rules that would require bettors to disclose their full identities before placing wagers on football, horse racing, or dog racing. The measures form part of a draft decree intended to replace the existing regulatory framework introduced in 2017. The revised decree follows […]
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