Betfred Scales Back Retail Estate as Tax Pressures Mount Johnny K. Latest Casino and Gambling News August 1, 2026 0Betfred has announced plans to close 132 betting shops across the United Kingdom, a move that is expected to result...
South Korea Casino Group Warns Higher Levy May Hurt Industry Vanja Mitic Latest Casino and Gambling News July 24, 2026 0The Korea Casino Association has urged South Korea’s government to withdraw proposed regulatory changes that would increase the maximum tourism...
Bulgaria Rejects Gambling Tax Hike and Wider Ad Restrictions Johnny K. Latest Casino and Gambling News July 23, 2026 0Bulgaria’s government has declined opposition-backed proposals that sought tighter restrictions on gambling advertising and higher taxes on gambling operators, arguing...
Rank Group Navigates UK Gambling Tax Hikes with Job Cuts and Growth Vanja Mitic Latest Casino and Gambling News July 17, 2026 0Rank Group Plc, owner of Grosvenor Casinos, Mecca Bingo, and Spain’s Enracha Casinos, has confirmed a round of staff reductions...
Entain to Cut 500 Roles to Offset UK Online Gambling Tax Hikes Vanja Mitic Latest Casino and Gambling News July 17, 2026 0Entain plc, the operator behind Ladbrokes and Coral, has confirmed plans to cut approximately 500 positions, representing around 2% of its...
Regulatory Changes Take Effect as Latvia Integrates Gambling Oversight Into Tax Authority admin2 Latest Casino and Gambling News July 16, 2026 0Latvia’s gambling industry has entered one of its busiest regulatory periods in years. After higher gambling taxes took effect at...
UK Remote Gaming Duty Hike Spurs Concerns Over Illegal Gambling Growth Vanja Mitic Latest Casino and Gambling News July 16, 2026 0The United Kingdom’s recent increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) to 40% from April 2026 has prompted warnings from the...
South Korea Proposes Raising Casino Tourism Fund Contributions Vanja Mitic Latest Casino and Gambling News July 16, 2026 0South Korea is considering a significant adjustment to the contributions foreigner-only casinos make to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund....
North Carolina Approves Sports Betting Tax Increase Vanja Mitic Latest Casino and Gambling News July 8, 2026 0North Carolina has approved a new tax structure affecting sports betting operators and prediction market platforms after Gov. Josh Stein signed the...
Is the UK Casino Market Still Expanding Despite Increased Taxes and Regulations admin2 Latest Casino and Gambling News July 6, 2026 0The gambling industry has always operated within a complex regulatory environment, but few markets are as closely monitored as the...
North Carolina Budget Expands Sports Betting Revenue Distribution Johnny K. Latest Casino and Gambling News July 2, 2026 0North Carolina lawmakers have unveiled a budget proposal that would significantly reshape how the state handles sports betting revenue, increasing...
UK Confirms Gambling License Fee Rise From October 2026 Johnny K. Latest Casino and Gambling News July 1, 2026 0The UK government has confirmed that gambling licence fees will increase from October 2026 following the conclusion of a consultation...
Netherlands Gambling Tax Rises Fail to Meet Revenue Targets Vanja Mitic Latest Casino and Gambling News June 24, 2026 0The Netherlands’ decision to raise gambling taxes over a two-year period has produced far lower fiscal returns than policymakers originally...
Illinois Approves $56B Budget With New Fantasy Sports Taxes Vanja Mitic Latest Casino and Gambling News June 4, 2026 0Illinois lawmakers concluded an overnight legislative session on Monday, June 1, passing a $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2027...
Philippines Confirms Tax on Casino Jackpot Winnings Vanja Mitic Latest Casino and Gambling News May 28, 2026 0The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Memorandum Circular No. 57-2026 on Tuesday, May 26, to clarify the tax...