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UK Remote Gaming Duty Hike Spurs Concerns Over Illegal Gambling Growth

July 16, 2026 0

The 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

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July 16, 2026 0

South Korea is considering a significant adjustment to the contributions foreigner-only casinos make to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund....

Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Reaches $6.34 Billion in First Half of 2026

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July 13, 2026 0

The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) reported a strong increase in gaming tax revenue for the first six months of...

North Carolina Approves Sports Betting Tax Increase

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July 8, 2026 0

North Carolina has approved a new tax structure affecting sports betting operators and prediction market platforms after Gov. Josh Stein signed the...

Star Entertainment Settles Long-Running Junket Tax Disputes

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July 7, 2026 0

Star Entertainment Group has reached a settlement with Australia’s Commissioner of Taxation over two long-running disputes involving the tax treatment...

North Carolina Budget Expands Sports Betting Revenue Distribution

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July 2, 2026 0

North 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

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July 1, 2026 0

The UK government has confirmed that gambling licence fees will increase from October 2026 following the conclusion of a consultation...

Illinois Approves $56B Budget With New Fantasy Sports Taxes

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June 4, 2026 0

Illinois lawmakers concluded an overnight legislative session on Monday, June 1, passing a $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2027...

DraftKings Ends Retail Betting at Wrigley Field

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May 19, 2026 0

Chicago-based sports bettors will soon lose access to in-person wagering at Wrigley Field after DraftKings announced plans to shut down...

New Jersey Proposes Temporary Surcharge on World Cup Betting Revenue

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May 7, 2026 0

As New Jersey prepares to host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the highly anticipated final at MetLife Stadium,...

Missouri Casino Tax Bill Targets New Revenue

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May 3, 2026 0

Missouri lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that would raise taxes and fees on casinos and sports betting operators as the...

Uganda Introduces Unified 30% Gambling Tax Rate

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April 30, 2026 0

Uganda’s Parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling taxation system, introducing a single 30 percent rate across betting and...