Sweden Considers Gaming Tax Hike

Sweden’s government is looking at a hike on the gambling tax rate from 18 to 22 percent. If adopted by the Regeringen this could raise an estimated $48.4 million.

Published October 2, 2023

Norway’s Banks to Restrict Payments to Illegal Operators

The Norwegian Lottery Authority is leaning on banks to enforce rules against processing transactions involving unlicensed casinos. It is enforcing the “payment intermediary ban.”

Published October 2, 2023

Denmark to Require ID to bet

Denmark has begun enforcing a law that requires retail bettors to have player ID cards. The goal is to prevent anonymous gambling and increase consumer protection.

Published October 2, 2023

U.K. to Begin Second Gambling Consultations Soon

The U.K. Gambling Commission is nearly done with the first round of consultations on the Gambling White Paper proposals. The next consultations should begin this winter.

Published October 2, 2023

Crown Hopes for Fresh Start with New Branding Campaign

Crown Resorts has rolled out a new branding campaign to help reconstruct the beleaguered operator’s image from just a casino operator to a more well-rounded entertainment provider.

Published October 2, 2023

Mexico Prepares to Crack Down on Casinos

Mexico’s president has issued a decree that would ban slot machines. The decree, expected to come into effect soon, would also reduce how long casino licenses are good for.

Published October 2, 2023

Leagues Push for Balanced Quebec Sports Betting Market

Three major professional sports leagues are asking lawmakers in Quebec to consider a competitive market for online sports betting sites, saying it would “level the playing field.”

Published October 2, 2023

Brazil’s Sports Betting Grows 360 Percent

The sports betting market in Brazil has grown spectacularly since it was legalized in 2020. Supporters worry that high license fees and high tax rates could hobble that growth.

Published October 2, 2023

Australia Ups Age Rating for Games with Loot Boxes, Simulated Betting

From September 2024 onward, all video games featuring simulated gambling in Australia will be restricted to those aged 18 or over. Additionally, games featuring loot boxes will have an...

Published October 2, 2023

Australian Officials Accuse Operators of Using Big Tobacco Tactics

A group of international health officials have penned an op-ed that accuses gaming companies of behaving like big tobacco. They call for them to be treated the same by...

Published October 2, 2023

Worldwide Sports Betting Stats Put Australia on Top

A worldwide survey of sports betting numbers put Australia atop the list with an average of $1,300 revenue per user, four times the average of $340. But the...

Published October 2, 2023

CGA Attempts to Clarify Sports Betting Advertising Standards

There has been some confusion about the new Advertising Standards set by the Canadian Gaming Association and Paul Burns (l.), president and CEO of the CGA, is trying to...

Published October 2, 2023

Quebec Casinos, Employees Agree to End Strike

After three months, the Quebec casino strike has ended as both parties have reached an agreement, though terms were not disclosed.

Published October 2, 2023

Philippines Still Fall Short of AML Protections

The Philippines remain on the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force, and must provide “strict enforcement” of anti-money laundering controls in casinos to get off the global...

Published October 2, 2023

Failed Merger Spells End of 26 Capital

U.S.-based special purpose acquisition company 26 Capital has liquidated following the collapse of a planned merger with Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila (l.).

Published October 2, 2023

PAGCOR Casino Sale Expected to Begin in 2025

The Philippine Department of Finance will help the country’s gaming regulator sell off its casinos. Finance Undersecretary Catherine Fong says it’s “very feasible” that the assets will be ready...

Published October 2, 2023

Macau Limits Junket Partnerships for 2024

Gaming regulators in Macau have decreed that citywide casino operators can partner with a maximum of 50 junket runners in 2024. It’s the latest directive in an effort to...

Published October 2, 2023

Japan Formally Approves Osaka IR

Osaka, Japan’s integrated resort is finally a go, with final approvals by the country’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The MGM Resorts-led project will be the first...

Published October 2, 2023

NV Regulators Approve Durango Despite Labor Questions

Red Rock Resorts’ newest project, Durango Casino and Resort, is now fully set for its November 13 opening following unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Sure, the company’s...

Published October 2, 2023

Trading Commission Rejects Political Wagering

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission rejected Kalshi’s proposal to allow wagering on Kalshi’s regulated event exchange, calling it unlawful gambling with implications “beyond the election itself,” including fundraising and...

Published October 2, 2023