Does PM’s ouster mean the end for Thailand casinos before they even begin? Summary Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill — the legislation that would open the door to integrated casino resorts — has been thrown into doubt after the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The bill, championed by Paetongtarn and aimed at boosting tourism and […]
Matt Bowyer, one of the biggest bookies in US, prepares to spend year in prison Summary Matt Bowyer, a high-profile US bookmaker who accepted around $325m in wagers from Ippei Mizuhara (Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter), has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison. Bowyer pleaded guilty last summer to charges including […]
Baroness Twycross: DCMS supporting sector growth amid push for more consumer protections Summary Baroness Twycross, the UK minister for gambling, told the Gambling Reform Summit she wants to support the sector’s continued growth while strengthening consumer protections. Her comments drew pushback from attendees—campaigners, charities, researchers and people with lived experience—who argued that prioritising growth can […]
Texas sports betting faces longer odds as lieutenant governor seeks another term Summary Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has declared his intent to run for re-election in 2026 — a development that makes legal sports betting and casino expansion in the state much less likely in the near term. Patrick, who controls which bills reach […]
Delta Corp backpedals on India IR project, citing tax concerns Summary Mumbai-based Delta Corp has paused plans for a proposed integrated resort-casino (IR) development in Dhargal, Goa, after reports that the Indian government may raise the goods-and-services tax (GST) on casinos from 28% to 40%. The planned 36-hectare resort, pitched as India’s first integrated resort […]
Sweden gambling revenue rises in Q2, regulator seeks new director general Summary Total gambling revenue in Sweden rose 1.9% year‑on‑year in Q2 2025 to SEK7.02 billion. Commercial online gaming — internet casino and sports betting — led the gains, with online revenue at SEK4.63 billion (up 1.4% y/y). State‑owned lottery and physical slots showed double‑digit […]
Outgoing CFTC commissioner warns of weak oversight as sports prediction markets expand Summary Kristin Johnson, an outgoing commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), used her farewell address to warn that the regulator has “too few guardrails and too little visibility” over prediction markets as more operators enter the space. Her critique focuses on […]
Flamengo footballer banned for 12 games and fined over betting scandal Summary Flamengo forward Bruno Henrique has been suspended for 12 matches and fined BRL60,000 after Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) found he acted to influence the outcome of a 2023 match by intentionally seeking a yellow card for betting reasons. The ruling […]
Brazil sports secretary calls for transparency over transfer of betting tax revenue Summary Giovanni Rocco, Brazil’s national secretary for sports betting and economic development, has pushed for a permanent interministerial committee to oversee and increase transparency in the transfer of sports betting tax revenue to sports bodies. The call came during a hearing between the […]
KSA study flags concerns over Dutch online gambling risk analysis measures Summary The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has concluded that current risk-analysis systems used by licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands are not delivering adequate or effective player protection. A study of practices during 2024–25 found methods such as Asterig and Gamgard show limits around reliability, […]
