Per Wager Tax Debate Heats Up: Illinois Repeal Talks, Michigan Plans and Arizona’s Next...
US sports betting operators are facing conflicting tax signals as Illinois moves to repeal its per-wager surcharge while Michigan advances a similar proposal.The issue...
UKGC chief Andrew Rhodes to step down in April
Andrew Rhodes will step down as CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) in April, as the UK betting sector prepares for new tax...
Ireland’s gambling overhaul: what operators need to know
Ireland’s gambling market will enter a new regulatory era in 2026 as the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) begins enforcing licences under the...
Gamification in 2026: What Operators Get Wrong | Optimove at ICE
Optimove has introduced a new “zero integration” loyalty and gamification platform designed to reduce the technical workload associated with iGaming retention strategies.Launched at ICE...
Road to Rio: Are prediction markets ready for Brazil?
Brazil’s main stock exchange, B3 Exchange, is assessing a potential Q1 launch of prediction market products, a move that would test the scope of...
Betsson CEO rejects ‘headwinds’ narrative on rising gambling taxes
Betsson’s CEO, Pontus Lindwall, has rejected the idea that rising tax burdens across regulated markets represent short-term “headwinds”.Speaking on the iGaming Daily podcast with...
Duty of Care on Trial: What the Betfair Appeal Means for Operators and Players
The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed a claim seeking to impose a wide-ranging civil “duty of care” on gambling operators for customer losses.The...
Advertising, Regulation and Confidence: Inside the BGC’s Latest Research
UK licensed betting operators are cutting advertising budgets as higher taxes and weak economic conditions squeeze margins, prompting warnings from the Betting and Gaming...
Inside the Illegal Gambling Taskforce: Powers, Pitfalls and Priorities
The UK government has launched an Illegal Gambling Taskforce, led by Baroness Twycross, as the latest measure in its effort to curb black market...
Maine iCasino in Doubt? Churchill Downs Lawsuit and Prediction Markets Under the Microscope
Maine’s planned online casino market is facing legal risk after Churchill Downs filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s licensing model. The operator argues that granting...