Mexican Senate to debate increased gambling taxes this week Summary The Senate will analyse the Economic Package for Fiscal Year 2026 this week, focusing on draft decrees sent by the Chamber of Deputies related to the Federal Tax Code, the Federal Rights Law and the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS). The Chamber approved […]
Hundreds of referees implicated in Turkey betting probe | AGB Summary Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president Ibrahim Hacıosmanoğlu has revealed that internal audits found 371 of 571 active referees held betting accounts, with 152 actively wagering. Seven top-flight Süper Lig referees are among those implicated. The probe, using national betting databases and licensed platform data, […]
Macau’s Emperor Palace and Waldo Casino to close by October-end Summary SJM Resorts and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) will close two of Macau’s satellite casinos at the end of October. Casino Emperor Palace at the Grand Emperor Hotel will shut at 23:59 on 30 October; Waldo Casino will close at 23:59 on 31 October. Both […]
NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests Summary The NBA has begun a formal review of its policies after federal indictments and arrests connected to alleged gambling schemes involving Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups. A memo from the league’s legal department, circulated to all 30 teams and obtained by the […]
Denmark Unveils Sweeping Gambling Reforms to Tackle Emerging Challenges Summary Denmark’s government has unveiled a comprehensive reform package, ‘Gaming Package 1: A More Responsible Gaming Market’, aimed at tackling rising problem gambling and protecting children and young people. The legislation introduces tighter advertising restrictions, expanded regulatory oversight and strengthened prevention and treatment measures. Key measures […]
BGC: EY Report Warns Against Gambling Tax Hike Summary The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published an EY analysis it commissioned warning that proposed gambling tax increases could cost the UK tens of thousands of jobs and damage the wider economy. The EY report models two think-tank proposals (from the SMF and IPPR) and […]
Crypto.com to suspend sports event contracts in Nevada after court ruling Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board has ordered Crypto.com to stop offering sports event contracts to Nevada residents from 3 November, following a federal judge’s refusal on 14 October to grant a preliminary injunction protecting Crypto.com from state enforcement. The Board’s chair, Brittnie Dreitzer, […]
U.S lawmakers asks NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for briefing on gambling scandal | Yogonet International Summary A bipartisan group of six members from the House Committee on Energy and Commerce has asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to brief the committee by 31 October on the league’s response to a widening gambling scandal. Federal indictments from […]
Betway continues Zambia withdrawal following tax hikes Summary Betway has withdrawn as the principal partner of the Zambian Premier League after Zambia introduced a 10% excise betting duty. The operator said the higher tax made continued investment in the market unsustainable. Betway and BetPawa challenged the Excise (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2025 — arguing […]
Waterhouse VC: Find a wagering edge Summary Tom Waterhouse profiles Bernard Marantelli, a bettor-turned-builder who has industrialised wagering advantage. From a bookmaking upbringing in Melbourne to algorithmic trading on Betfair and an options desk at Deutsche Bank, Marantelli moved from exploiting inefficiencies to creating products that the market now relies on. Key milestones covered: founding […]
