With momentum building ahead of SiGMA North America 2026, prominent industry leaders are stepping in as ambassadors for the summit’s first Mexico City edition. The confirmed lineup brings together C-level executives, founders, and specialists working across iGaming in North and Latin America....
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iGaming News, Taxation
April 2, 2026
Brazil betting market faces tax pressure amid regulatory reform
Brazil’s regulated fixed odds betting market has continued to demonstrate notable growth as it moves into its second year of formal operations. Following a successful launch phase in 2025, the...
iGaming News, Taxation
March 26, 2026
Brazil betting tax revenue rises 47% in February 2026
Brazil reported a substantial increase in tax revenue generated from betting activities in February 2026, reflecting the ongoing formalisation of the sector and the strengthening of regulatory oversight. According to...
iGaming News, Taxation
March 26, 2026
BHA criticises UK move to keep betting levy unchanged
The British Horseracing Authority has publicly criticised the UK Government’s decision to leave the Horserace Betting Levy unchanged following the 2024 review, raising concerns about the long term financial sustainability...
iGaming News, Taxation
March 24, 2026
Greece to raise online casino winnings tax rates from July 2026
The government of Greece has confirmed a significant adjustment to its taxation framework for online gambling, announcing that higher tax rates on online casino winnings will take effect from 1...
iGaming News, Taxation
February 27, 2026
BGC raises alarm over tax plans and rise of illegal betting sites
The Betting and Gaming Council has issued a formal warning that proposed tax increases on the regulated gambling sector in the United Kingdom risk accelerating the growth of unlicensed operators...
iGaming News, Taxation
February 16, 2026
EU iGaming tax debate in Brussels puts operators on alert
A policy discussion emerging in Brussels has begun to attract significant attention within the European online betting and gaming sector. The idea under consideration would introduce a European Union level...
iGaming News, Taxation
February 2, 2026
Colombia court suspends VAT changes on online gambling
The Constitutional Court of Colombia has provisionally suspended a major economic emergency decree that introduced a new method for calculating Value Added Tax on online gambling and other related tax...
iGaming News, Taxation
January 22, 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina to end gambling VAT exemption in 2026
Legislators in Bosnia and Herzegovina have introduced an initiative to eliminate the value added tax exemption for gambling activities at the state level beginning in 2026. The move is driven...
iGaming News, Taxation
January 21, 2026
Brazil Finance Minister defends higher taxes on betting sector
Brazil is witnessing significant developments in its fiscal landscape as the government implements measures to increase revenue from high-income sectors, banks and the growing betting industry. Finance Minister Fernando Haddad...
iGaming News, Laws, Taxation
January 20, 2026
Betting and Gaming Council warns tax rises may boost black market
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) chief executive Grainne Hurst has publicly welcomed a recent debate in the United Kingdom Parliament regarding the government’s plan to increase taxes on online...
iGaming News, Taxation
January 7, 2026
Montenegro gambling tax changes spark industry turmoil
Montenegro’s gambling industry is facing a period of significant uncertainty and operational disruption following last-minute changes to the country’s personal income tax rules on gambling winnings. Licensed operators have raised...
iGaming News, Taxation
January 5, 2026
Gibraltar Minister to engage with UK on gambling tax changes
Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, has confirmed that he will continue to engage constructively with the UK government regarding the recent decisions to raise gambling taxes....
iGaming News, Taxation
December 30, 2025
Brazil to raise betting tax to 15% by 2028 for revenue growth
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially signed a new law that will increase taxation on betting companies operating within Brazil, marking a significant development in the country's regulated...
iGaming News, Taxation
December 29, 2025
UK gambling tax increases and impact on retail bookmakers
The United Kingdom government has confirmed a series of substantial tax increases affecting the gambling sector, with implementation scheduled across 2026 and 2027. While the reforms are officially focused on...
iGaming News, Taxation
December 22, 2025
ATG CEO challenges BOS over Swedish gambling tax policy
The debate over gambling taxation in Sweden has intensified following renewed calls by AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) for differentiated tax rates across gambling products. ATG’s chief executive has firmly...
iGaming News, Taxation
December 8, 2025
BGC says new UK tax could boost black market gambling
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the leading trade body representing licensed operators in the United Kingdom, has issued a strong warning regarding the Government’s recently announced betting and gaming...
iGaming News, Taxation
December 5, 2025
BOS warns Sweden over proposed gambling tax increase
Sweden’s leading online gambling association, BOS (Branschföreningen för Onlinespel), has publicly expressed serious concerns regarding the government’s proposal to raise the gambling tax rate. The proposed increase, which would see...
iGaming News, Taxation
December 5, 2025
Estonia approves gambling tax cut to become iGaming hub
Estonia has taken a policy step that may reshape the country’s position within the European online gambling landscape. The nation’s parliament, the Riigikogu, has officially approved a long-discussed reduction of...
iGaming News, Laws
December 3, 2025
MGA awards 17 operators in latest ESG reporting cycle
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has successfully concluded the second cycle of reporting under its voluntary ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Code of Good Practice. In this latest round, 17...
iGaming News, Laws
December 3, 2025
Denmark updates gambling law with banko licence scheme
The regulation of bingo in Denmark is poised for further evolution in 2026, as the government considers formalising oversight for banko, a traditional variant of bingo. This unique form of...
iGaming News, Laws
December 3, 2025
SolutionsHub enters Ireland as gambling framework evolves
Isle of Man–based regulatory specialist SolutionsHub has quietly made a strategic move into Dublin, marking a significant step in its European expansion and placing the firm at the forefront of...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
December 3, 2025
Finland dual-licence gambling framework set for 2027 launch
Finland’s long-anticipated transition from a state-controlled gambling monopoly to a regulated, competitive licensing environment has taken another significant step forward. With legislative proposal HE 16/2025 now detailed by legal and...
iGaming News
December 3, 2025
Duelbits appoints Salomon Kalou as AFCON 2025 ambassador
Duelbits has confirmed the appointment of former Ivory Coast international and Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou as its Football Ambassador for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The move...
Casinos & Bonus, iGaming News
December 3, 2025
Pragmatic Play expands live casino range with 24D Spin
Pragmatic Play has introduced 24D Spin, a new live game show designed to expand its growing catalogue of live casino entertainment. The release aims to combine familiar roulette-style mechanics with...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
December 3, 2025
Gamomat achieves ISO/IEC 27001 certification for data security
Gamomat, a leading slot supplier in the online gaming industry, has successfully obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. This certification underscores the company’s commitment to data security, risk management, and the...
iGaming News, Laws
December 3, 2025
KSA fines Unibet €4 million for failing duty of care
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has imposed a substantial fine of €4,000,000 on Optdeck Service Limited, the operator of Unibet in the Netherlands. The fine follows an investigation into...