Report: Retrospective grey market taxes could generate $2.3 billion for Brazil government Summary The Brazilian government is reportedly considering retrospectively taxing betting operators for activity during the lengthy grey market period prior to full regulation. A working group (GTI-Bets), formed by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) and the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), is […]
Philippines iGaming operators establish PlaySafe Alliance, a responsible gambling initiative Summary A coalition of 19 PAGCOR‑licensed iGaming operators in the Philippines has formed the PlaySafe Alliance to promote responsible gambling, step up player protections and tackle illegal online operators. The group set out commitments on compliance, marketing controls, strengthened know‑your‑customer (KYC) checks, age verification, self‑exclusion […]
New York online sports betting handle slips to 12-month low in July Summary Consumer spending on online sports betting in New York fell to its lowest monthly level since July 2024, with players wagering $1.4 billion in July, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. That figure was down 15.2% from June 2025. Gross […]
New NAGRA president advocates for cross-market collaboration to aid sector integrity Summary Jeremy Locke, newly appointed president of the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) and chief operating officer of compliance at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has urged stronger co-operation between North American and European regulators to bolster sector integrity. Speaking […]
QuestBet fined in Victoria for gambling harm failures Summary The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined online bookmaker QuestBet AU$80,000 after finding the operator failed to protect a customer showing clear signs of gambling-related distress. The failings occurred between April and June 2023, when a player repeatedly requested credits and bonus bets […]
SkyCity cleared to retain Adelaide casino licence following lengthy investigation Summary SkyCity Entertainment Group has been allowed to keep its land-based casino licence in Adelaide after an independent review by retired Supreme Court Justice Brian Martin found the operator has made sufficient improvements to its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) systems to be […]
South Korea’s Inspire casino appoints ‘chief transformation officer’ Summary Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon has appointed Sangwon Lee as chief transformation officer with immediate effect. Lee brings experience from McKinsey & Company, LG Electronics and Serveone, and holds an MEng from Seoul National University and an MBA from Columbia University. His remit covers strategic planning, […]
Mind the Gap Summary Over the last six months federally regulated prediction markets have encroached on sports betting, blurring the historical line between CFTC oversight and state/tribal gaming regulation. Platforms such as Kalshi (and others) are offering sports-outcome contracts under the guise of CFTC compliance, prompting lawsuits from tribal governments, pushback from licensed sportsbooks and […]
Bally’s Builds UK Presence Through Nottingham Forest Deal – GGB News Summary Bally’s Corporation has become the official front-of-shirt sponsor for Nottingham Forest for the 2025/26 season. The Bally’s logo will appear on the men’s first-team kits and across the City Ground stadium as Forest enters its fourth consecutive Premier League season and prepares for […]
Donaco Shareholders Approve Takeover by Hong Kong-Based Group – GGB News Summary Donaco International shareholders overwhelmingly approved On Nut Road’s (ONR) proposed full acquisition at a poll held on 1 August, with 98.11% of votes cast in favour and 77.5% of eligible shareholders participating. ONR, a special purpose vehicle managed by Hong Kong’s Argyle Street […]
