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Key Moments: Two women have been arrested on allegations of facilitating at least HK$70m in illegal currency exchanges for casino clients Police reported the operation yielded approximately HK$2m in unlawful profits since late 2024 Officers confiscated HK$2.82m in cash and RMB 60,000 during an on-site intervention next to a NAPE casino Policing Activity Leads to Discovery of Unlawful Exchange Network Macau’s Judiciary Police (PJ) detained two local women, aged 58 and 42, for allegedly running an unauthorized currency exchange business catering primarily to casino visitors. Both suspects, sharing the surname…

Key Moments: Payhound has received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The new MiCA license transitions Payhound from Malta’s VFA Category 3 regime to an EU-wide regulatory standard. The MiCA framework is designed to enhance consumer protections, support innovation, and address illicit activity in digital assets. Payhound Gains Pan-EU Regulatory Clearance Payhound has been granted approval to operate as a Crypto-Assets Service Provider under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime. This new authorization provides Payhound with a unified legal structure for conducting digital asset…

Key Moments: South Africa’s National Treasury has introduced a draft plan for a 20% national tax on online gambling GGR Online gambling GGR increased 60% year on year, with income reaching R152.6 billion in 2023 The proposed framework would increase effective tax rates for online gambling to between 26% and 29% Proposal Seeks to Tighten National Oversight of Digital Gambling South Africa’s National Treasury has released a draft proposal that outlines the introduction of a 20% national gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax on online gambling operators. This initiative arrives as…

Key Moments: Lotteritilsynet notified ISPs about 178 additional gambling domains under consideration for DNS blocking The consultation period invites feedback from ISPs and gambling companies before a final decision is made Written responses to the advance notice are due by 16 December 2025 Expanding the List of Blocked Online Gambling Sites Lotteritilsynet, Norway’s gambling authority, has sent a significant notification to the country’s internet service providers, highlighting 178 online gambling domains it believes are illegally targeting Norwegian players. The regulator’s communication clarifies that, while these sites are under review for…

Key Moments: Wyoming lawmakers backed expanded regulatory authority and new felony penalties targeting illegal gambling operations The Legislature rejected, by a 5–4 vote, a bill to cap Historic Horse Racing machines at 3,004 per operator per live track Legislators advanced measures on simulcasting facility approvals, anti-money laundering, gambling definition clarity, and location-based restrictions for skill games Regulatory Measures Gain Approval, HHR Cap Falls Short Wyoming’s Management Council moved forward with a package of bills designed to enhance control over the rapidly growing gambling market. These proposals included expanding state authority…

Key Moments: The UK government announced that remote gaming duty will rise from 21% to 40% in April 2026. Additionally, remote general betting duty will increase from 15% to 25% in April 2027. Major operators such as Entain, Flutter, Rank Group, and Playtech have released impact estimates. They have also outlined cost-cutting measures and workforce reduction plans. Industry leaders and analysts express concern that higher taxes could benefit the unregulated gambling market and lead to a potential shift of £2.5 billion in gross gaming revenue away from licensed operators. Major…

Key Moments: NYRA projected that fixed-odds horse betting could add nearly $30 million in annual revenue for New York State Mobile betting handle in October reached $2.64 billion, marking a 13.3 percent year-on-year increase, with revenue at $238.7 million Kentucky’s adoption of historic horse racing machines has intensified competitive pressure on New York’s racing industry Push for Fixed-Odds Horse Betting The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has appealed to state lawmakers to permit fixed-odds horse betting via mobile sports wagering platforms. Advocates for the proposal believe this strategy could deliver…

Key Moments: The Malta Gaming Authority announced that lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com are not licensed and have no affiliation with the regulator. In October 2025, the MGA introduced a self-assessment tool to help players spot harmful gambling behavior. The MGA unveiled its 2025 priorities with a focus on consumer protection and monitoring of unlicensed activity. Regulator Exposes Unauthorized Domains The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a public notice after discovering that lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com improperly claimed association with the regulator. The Authority clarified that these platforms are not licensed in…

Key Moments: TVC Technology Solutions has finalized a comprehensive AV installation for ScotBet, updating digital infrastructure across multiple shops. The project included large-format LCD and LED displays, centralized signage control, and custom dynamic content creation. TVC implemented the MySign digital signage platform, enabling ScotsBet to deliver real-time promotional content and updates. Modernizing ScotBet’s Digital Experience TVC Technology Solutions has completed a wide-ranging audiovisual (AV) upgrade for ScotBet, a prominent bookmaker in Scotland. This initiative included enhancing several of ScotBet’s betting shops with updated AV technology, supporting efforts to increase customer…

Key Moments: UK government introduced significant increases to Remote Gaming Duty and General Betting Duty effective April 2026 and April 2027, respectively. Super Group (SGHC) Limited projects the new taxes will affect 2026 Group Adjusted EBITDA by approximately 6%. The company affirms that mitigation strategies are already underway to address the financial impact of the tax changes. Details of the UK Autumn Statement Super Group (SGHC) Limited, which oversees Betway and Spin, has acknowledged the UK government’s latest Autumn Statement. This announcement revealed substantial changes to the taxation structure for…