Thailand has significantly expanded its enforcement campaign against illegal gambling websites by blocking more than 55,000 online URLs within a period of less than six weeks. The initiative forms part of the government's broader strategy to combat online crime during the closing stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a period that traditionally sees increased betting activity across digital platforms....
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Gambling Law & Taxation
July 23, 2026
Bulgaria rejects higher gambling tax, keeps current advertising rules
Bulgaria has decided not to proceed with opposition proposals that sought to increase the country's gambling tax and introduce stricter advertising restrictions for gambling operators. The decision follows parliamentary discussions...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 21, 2026
FanDuel founders’ lawsuit survives New York dismissal bid
A New York court has allowed most of the claims brought by FanDuel’s founders, former employees and early investors over the company’s 2018 merger with Paddy Power Betfair to continue.
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 18, 2026
Pixbet nationwide ban stays as court demands stronger age verification
Brazilian online betting operator Pixbet will continue to face a nationwide suspension after a Brazilian court rejected the company's appeal against an earlier injunction. The latest ruling reinforces the judiciary's...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 17, 2026
Entain announces 500 job cuts under CFO efficiency programme
Entain plans 500 job cuts as the company moves forward with a wider business efficiency programme aimed at improving operational performance across the group. The initiative is being led by...
Gambling Law & Taxation
June 27, 2026
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Gambling Law & Taxation
June 24, 2026
Dutch gambling tax review shows revenue gains below state forecasts
The Dutch government's latest assessment of the gambling tax increase has concluded that the policy generated substantially less revenue than originally projected. A joint review carried out by the Ministry...
Gambling Law & Taxation
June 12, 2026
Evolution Suffers Court Setback as Judge Blocks Case Expansion!
For several years, the dispute between Evolution and Black Cube has remained one of the most unusual legal battles in the global gambling sector. What began with allegations, investigations and...
Gambling Law & Taxation
May 29, 2026
EU online gambling tax proposal could generate €1.9bn annual revenue
The European Commission is examining the possibility of introducing a new tax on online gambling as part of a broader effort to secure additional funding for the European Union’s next...
Gambling Law & Taxation
May 8, 2026
Italy’s illegal online gambling sector hits €20bn annually
Italy’s illegal online gambling sector is estimated to generate around €20bn in annual activity, according to new findings released by the Observatory on Illegal Online Gambling at Data Room Nexus....
Gambling Law & Taxation
May 4, 2026
Brazil Labor Court Upholds SINDIBETS Union in Betting Sector Case
A significant legal decision in Brazil has clarified the structure of trade union representation within the country’s rapidly expanding betting and online gaming industry. A Labor Court in São Paulo...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 27, 2026
Brazil bans sports and politics prediction markets via financial rules
Brazil has introduced a significant regulatory measure that narrows the legal scope of prediction market products in one of Latin America’s largest economies. A new resolution from the National Monetary...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 24, 2026
EU legal pressure grows over Malta Bill 55 and gaming rulings
Malta’s legislative framework for online gaming has come under renewed legal scrutiny at the European Union level, following a significant opinion issued by Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou. The matter centers...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 20, 2026
Belgium gambling rules tighten after court mandates player checks
Belgium is preparing to introduce stricter gambling controls following a significant ruling by the Belgium Constitutional Court. The decision marks a turning point in how player protection is applied across...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 17, 2026
ECJ ruling supports Germany stance on EU online gambling restrictions
The European Court of Justice has issued a preliminary ruling that reinforces the legal position of Germany in its ongoing dispute with Malta over online gambling regulation. The judgment confirms...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 16, 2026
ASA clears Ladbrokes’ Ladbucks promo of breaching ad rules
The Advertising Standards Authority has revised its earlier position regarding a promotional campaign by Ladbrokes, concluding that the company’s Ladbucks rewards initiative does not breach advertising regulations designed to protect...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 10, 2026
Nederlandse Loterij takes legal action against Qbet over illegal gambling
Nederlandse Loterij has initiated civil proceedings against Qbet, widely described as one of the largest unlicensed gambling platforms accessible within the Netherlands. The legal action reflects a broader effort by...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 10, 2026
Onlyplay launches Hot Dunk basketball slot with free spins
Onlyplay has unveiled its latest video slot, Hot Dunk, a title that blends the high-energy atmosphere of street basketball with modern slot mechanics. Designed to deliver an immersive and fast-moving...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 3, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit warns Bingo Loco over illegal gambling events
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued formal warnings to Ireland-based organiser Legs Eleven Limited and the Rotterdam venue Maassilo following findings that a series of Bingo Loco events breached Dutch gambling regulations....
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 3, 2026
Romanian court keeps Polymarket banned, classifies it as gambling
Romania’s gambling regulator has secured a decisive legal outcome after a domestic court rejected an appeal by Polymarket, a prediction market platform that had challenged its classification as an unlicensed...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 3, 2026
UK Gambling Tax Increase: Impact and Market Risks
On 1 April 2026, the UK government made one of the most aggressive fiscal moves we have seen in a regulated gambling market. Remote Gaming Duty jumped from 21% to...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 30, 2026
Austria court decision makes gambling directors liable for player losses
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Austria has introduced a significant legal development for the international gambling sector. In a decision that may reshape accountability standards across Europe,...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 20, 2026
Malta Bill 55 faces EU scrutiny following Tipico licensing opinion
A recent legal opinion issued by an Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union has renewed scrutiny over the legal framework surrounding Malta’s controversial Bill 55....
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 19, 2026
Croatia gambling law criticism raises youth protection concerns
Lawmakers in Croatia have raised fresh concerns about the effectiveness of the country’s 2025 gambling law, arguing that it falls short of its central objective to protect children and young...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 18, 2026
Gibraltar Gambling Bill advances with expanded regulatory framework
The Government of Gibraltar has taken a significant legislative step toward modernising its gambling sector, as the proposed Gibraltar Gambling Bill 2025 successfully passed its first reading in Parliament. The...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 16, 2026
Colombia enacts 16% consumption tax for online gambling via decree
President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro has enacted a series of emergency decrees aimed at strengthening the government’s financial capacity in response to severe flooding that has affected multiple regions across...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 13, 2026
Dutch parties propose nationwide ban on online gambling ads
Debate around gambling regulation in the Netherlands has intensified after two political parties introduced a proposal that would prohibit online gambling advertising across the country. The initiative reflects growing political...