Mexico Inches Closer to Raising Gambling Tax from 30% to 50% Summary Mexico’s Senate Committee on Legislative Studies has approved the 2026 Miscellaneous Fiscal Package, which contains a proposed jump in taxes on betting and online casino activity from 30% to 50%. The move is part of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s 2026 economic plan and follows […]
Spribe hit with license suspension in the UK Summary The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended Spribe’s operating licence after concluding the supplier failed to hold the required licence for hosting gambling services. The regulator says it repeatedly warned Spribe to stop hosting gambling activity without the correct authorisation and expects affected parties to be […]
The MGA publishes notice on multiple unauthorised URLs – Malta Gaming Authority Summary The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) states it has no connection with several websites that falsely imply they hold MGA licences. The Authority lists the unauthorised URLs and warns consumers that any claims of MGA-issued licences on those sites are false and misleading. […]
Philippines officially enacts law permanently banning offshore gaming operations Summary The Philippines has enacted Republic Act 12312, the “Anti-POGO Act of 2025”, which permanently bans Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the law, repealing RA 11590 and cancelling all existing POGO licences. The Act outlaws establishing or operating offshore gaming, […]
Stake.us hit with class action as Drake and Adin Ross named in alleged illegal gambling case | Yogonet International Summary A class action complaint filed in Jackson County Circuit Court, Missouri, names Canadian rapper Drake, livestreamer Adin Ross and Sweepsteaks Limited (operator of Stake.us) as defendants. Plaintiff Justin Killham alleges Stake.us ran an “illegal gambling […]
Detailing Class Action Suit Filed in Missouri Against Stake.us, Drake Summary A class action complaint filed in Jackson County, Missouri, seeks to bar Stake.us from operating in the state and seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages against the platform and two high‑profile promoters, Drake and Adin Ross. The suit alleges Stake.us deceptively markets itself as […]
Genting Malaysia ‘virtually assured’ of getting New York casino licence: Maybank | AGB Summary Maybank analysts say Genting Malaysia is “virtually assured” of winning one of New York state’s three downstate commercial casino licences, a decision expected by year-end. The bank argues regulators are likely to award all three licences to maximise upfront revenue, with […]
Sportradar Discusses the Power of AI in the War on Match-Fixing Summary Sportradar has integrated advanced artificial intelligence into its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS AI) to spot match-fixing and suspicious betting behaviour in real time. The system ingest hundreds of datapoints per event and evaluates thousands of wagers per second, using machine-learning models — […]
GambleAware Encourages Regulatory Changes to Shield Children from Gambling Harm Summary GambleAware, a leading UK gambling charity, has published a paper arguing that current UK online gambling regulations are not fit for the digital age and leave children and young people (CYP) exposed to gambling content. The charity highlights the role of influencer and online […]
KSA Fines BetCity €2.65M for Failing to Protect Young Gamblers Summary The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined BetCity EUR 2.65 million after a lengthy probe found the operator failed to identify and act on clear signs of problem gambling among young players. The investigation (Oct 2021–Mar 2023) reviewed high-loss accounts — mainly between ages […]
