Author: Daniel Williams

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…

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Key Moments: Sweden’s ombudsman upheld a complaint regarding Spelinspektionen’s month-long delay in processing a manual self-exclusion request in 2024. SkillOnNet was warned by the regulator for not displaying required responsible gambling logos on its Prime Casino site. Nixxe BV received a formal prohibition from Spelinspektionen for offering unlicensed online gaming services in Sweden. Manual Self-Exclusion Processes Highlight Regulatory Gaps Sweden’s national ombudsman has upheld a complaint against the Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, following concerns about how a self-exclusion request was managed in 2024. The incident involved a player seeking to…

Key Moments: Operators are shifting from acquisition-driven models to embedding compliance and behavioral protection into the core of CRM strategy Real-time AI-driven decisioning is transforming engagement and player safety, with auditability and ethical personalisation now central to operations Global regulatory divergence is forcing market-specific CRM approaches, particularly across the UK, US, and Latin America Performance and Protection Converge The iGaming sector is experiencing a paradigm shift in how operators define high performance. While deposit velocity and short-term value once dominated metrics, the spotlight is now on behavioral stability, audit trails,…

Key Moments: Emperor Entertainment’s third-quarter revenue dropped 17.7% to HKD335.6 million Gaming revenue for Q3 fell by 29.64%, reaching HKD177.9 million Adjusted EBITDA for the six months to 30 September stood at HKD45.2 million, while net loss narrowed to HKD73.1 million Revenue Contracts Sharply Following Casino Closure Emperor Entertainment recorded a significant decline in third-quarter revenue, posting HKD335.6 million – down 17.7% compared to the HKD407.9 million achieved during the same period last year. This drop was largely attributed to weaker gaming performance and the group’s decision to close its…