Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: The Association of Gaming Operators Kenya has raised concerns about warnings sent via Safaricom regarding Paybill closures on September 24. Court proceedings on September 21 reviewed the status quo order and set a response schedule for ongoing litigation about the gambling licensing framework. The High Court’s final ruling on the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026, is scheduled for October 2, 2026. Legal Dispute Intensifies Over Regulatory Actions The Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK) has expressed alarm regarding messages reportedly relayed through Safaricom by the regulatory authority. These…

Key Moments Malta will introduce differentiated gaming tax rates by activity type from 1 October 2026, replacing the previous flat rate. A €3,000 annual studio broadcasting levy will apply to certain license holders starting on the same date. The scope of VAT exemption for gambling services will narrow significantly, impacting sports betting and live casino offers. Introduction of New Gaming Tax Structure Effective Thursday, 1 October 2026, Malta will overhaul its gambling tax policy with rates determined by each specific gaming activity. Consequently, this update eliminates the previous uniform 5%…

Key Moments: Midnite integrated with BR-DGE to improve payment resilience and customer experience Implementation of TrueLayer’s Pay By Bank payments occurred almost immediately through the partnership Midnite will utilize BR-DGE’s advanced routing, tokenization, and market insights to support further international growth Strategic Shift in Payment Operations Midnite, a fast-growing sportsbook and casino operator based in the UK, has established a new partnership with BR-DGE, a payment optimization platform tailored to gaming and sports betting. BR-DGE’s platform is set to elevate Midnite’s payments system, focusing on greater resilience and optimized processing…

Key Moments: Multiple board members and state affiliates have exited the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) following a partnership with Kalshi announced in May NCPG’s President reaffirmed the organization’s stance that prediction markets are a form of gambling and carry similar risks Ohio, Michigan, Nevada, and Washington have left the NCPG, and further exits have been suggested in response to the deal Leadership Departures Highlight Organizational Divide The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has encountered a wave of departures among its leadership and state affiliates following its recently…

Key Moments: The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has stated that a proposed UK ban on gambling advertising could weaken, rather than strengthen, consumer protection. BGC leadership has pointed out that Britain already enforces strict gambling advertising regulations to protect vulnerable groups. BGC has cited international examples, such as Italy and the Netherlands, to highlight the potential risks of sweeping advertising bans. Industry Pushback on Policy Proposals The Betting and Gaming Council has voiced strong opposition to a recent report by the UK House of Lords Liaison Committee that recommends…

Key Moments: State police have announced that unplugging skill-game machines will not provide legal protection after October 14. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court defined the devices as slot machines under state law, triggering new enforcement rules following a 120-day grace period. Legislators are exploring proposals to extend the window for legal operation, but no measure had been formally introduced by the time of the latest updates. Impending Enforcement for Skill-Games Businesses across Pennsylvania that have skill-game machines on their premises are now facing tough choices, as new enforcement rules are set…

Key Moments: Britain’s total gross gambling yield (GGY) reached £17.5 billion between April 2025 and March 2026, representing a 4.4% increase over the previous year Remote Casino, Betting and Bingo (RCBB) recorded £8.3 billion in GGY, up 6.9% year-on-year, with slots contributing £4.8 billion Licensed gambling premises dropped to 8,081 by March 2026, a 2% decline, while contributions from lotteries to good causes increased Strong Year for British Gambling Industry According to the Gambling Commission’s latest annual data, Britain’s gambling sector achieved a total gross gambling yield (GGY) of £17.5…

Key Moments: BETBY has entered Poland for the first time via a partnership with Betters, a local sports betting operator. Betters now utilizes BETBY’s complete sportsbook and Betby.Games, featuring more than 400,000 live virtual sports events monthly. H2 Gambling Capital forecasts Poland’s regulated sports betting GGR will rise to €1.62 billion in 2026. Initial Expansion into Poland BETBY, a Malta-licensed B2B sportsbook solutions provider, has forged its inaugural presence in Poland by partnering with Betters, which holds a local sports betting license. This agreement gives Betters access to BETBY’s entire…

Key Moments: The House of Lords Liaison Committee has advocated for a total prohibition of gambling advertising across the UK market. The committee estimated that between 1 million and 1.5 million adults in Great Britain currently experience problem gambling. Industry body BGC has strongly criticized the proposal, warning that it could boost unlicensed gambling activity. Parliamentary Report Calls for Action on Gambling Advertising A recent report from the House of Lords Liaison Committee has triggered renewed debate over gambling advertising regulation in the United Kingdom. In its September 17 release,…

Key Moments: In 2024, more than $3.6 billion was traded on Polymarket’s US presidential election market Political betting is established in Great Britain, Ireland, and Italy, but not permitted in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal As of September 17, 2026, neither Polymarket nor Kalshi holds a license in any European jurisdiction Overview of Political Betting in Europe In recent years, Europe’s political betting landscape has become increasingly prominent, highlighted by significant market activity in 2024 when over $3.6 billion changed hands on Polymarket’s US presidential election market. However, the…