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India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 2023Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Mass media giant Disney is gearing up for its sports betting debut in November when it is set to launch the ESPN Bet App. Historically, and more so during the reign of its Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, the mass media giant has been reluctant to d...Oct 21, 2023Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, formally enlisted in the New York Stock Exchange effective Monday, 29th January, under the FLTR ticker symbol. The company got off to a great start in the market, with its shares up 1.4% on its fi...Jan 30, 2024Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 2023India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
India's iGaming Sector Stands Against Proposed Tax Increases
Ever since India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement in July of 2023 that a higher tax rate would be imposed on gambling companies, operators have been fighting for change. Now that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in full effect...Jan 13, 2024BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
BGC Calls For the Modernisation of the UK Gambling Market
Last year, the Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher took the British government to task over its impending stealth tax. While there was no tax increase, they had proposed freezing the application of revenue bands, which brings tax relief...Jan 04, 2024Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots Celebrates its 10,000th Online Casino Game
Videoslots has been entertaining online casino fans since its launch in 2011. The founders had a vision to bring their passion for gambling to life by creating a stable of high-quality instant games that would align with the best practices of an ever...Jul 30, 2023Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Dream Drop Network Celebrates 100 Million Winner Milestone
Relax Gaming's Dream Drop progressive jackpot network launched quietly, allowing player hype to do the lion's share of its marketing. Even today, with frequent multi-million Euro payouts and an incredible number of individual rewards, the company sha...Oct 26, 2023Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Disney to Enter Sports Betting Realm With ESPN Bet in November
Mass media giant Disney is gearing up for its sports betting debut in November when it is set to launch the ESPN Bet App. Historically, and more so during the reign of its Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, the mass media giant has been reluctant to d...Oct 21, 2023Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Gaming Juggernaut Flutter Starts Trading on the NYSE for US Appeal
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, formally enlisted in the New York Stock Exchange effective Monday, 29th January, under the FLTR ticker symbol. The company got off to a great start in the market, with its shares up 1.4% on its fi...Jan 30, 2024Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
Kentucky Sees a $4.5M Handle in First 2 Weeks of Retail Sports Betting
The preliminary results for revenue generated in the first two weeks of Kentucky retail sports betting are out, and the numbers don’t lie. The state has managed to reel in over $4.5 million in betting handles within 14 days of officially going live w...Sep 23, 2023Swedish Government Introduces Bill with New Gambling Laws
Swedish Government Introduces Bill with New Gambling Laws
Focusing continuously on gambling regulation, the Swedish government proposes further player safety measures for the country’s licensed platforms. Spelinspektionen reports on the bill from lawmakers, which addresses consumer protection, long-term sus...May 26, 2022Michigan Edges Closer to the Debut of Interstate Online Poker
Michigan Edges Closer to the Debut of Interstate Online Poker
It’s all systems go in the Wolverine State as officials prepare to usher in interstate online poker. Michigan residents will soon be able to wager on their favorite online poker games alongside Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware players. Henry Williams...May 25, 2022Playtech M&A Chatter Continues while TTB Faces Deadline
Playtech M&A Chatter Continues while TTB Faces Deadline
After approaching the UK-based software provider in February, TTB still has not made a takeover bid for Playtech. Now the Hong Kong investment company has less than a month to make a move. According to the City Code of Mergers and Acquisitions, TTB h...May 25, 2022Norwegian Legislators Set Out to Restructure Gambling Laws
Norwegian Legislators Set Out to Restructure Gambling Laws
Norway will soon join the list of European countries with streamlined gambling laws. The northern country’s government opened a consultation on the proposed amendments for its fragmented legislation. Stakeholders have three months to weigh in on plan...May 24, 2022UK Govt To Ban Premier League Shirt Sponsorships by Gambling Brands
UK Govt To Ban Premier League Shirt Sponsorships by Gambling Brands
Premier League kit sponsorships by gambling companies face a potential ban in the upcoming UK update of UK gambling laws in June. The recommendation was first made by the House of Lords Committee back in 2020 following concerns about gambling ads tar...May 24, 2022AGA Urges Massachusetts Senate to Rethink Sports Betting Approach
AGA Urges Massachusetts Senate to Rethink Sports Betting Approach
On April 28, the State Senate of Massachusetts passed a bill that would finally see sports betting legalized in the state. However, there’s a caveat banning wagering on collegiate events, whether the teams are local or out of state. This and several...May 23, 2022Could a Global Gambling Self-Exclusion Program Work?
Could a Global Gambling Self-Exclusion Program Work?
As one of the most challenging and important facets of gambling services, player protection remains at the forefront of regulation and sustainable business practices. Is it possible for the global industry to come together and create a reliable netwo...May 22, 2022Exciting New Options for Italian Gamblers
Exciting New Options for Italian Gamblers
Italy issued BMM certification for the innovative software provider, Evoplay. Gamblers in the region now have access to a collection of exceptional games through Evoplay powered casinos. The casino game developer further expands its European footprin...May 21, 2022Local Court Upholds Swedish Regulator’s Findings
Local Court Upholds Swedish Regulator’s Findings
Sweden’s gambling regulator received a vote of confidence from the country’s justice system. The gambling giant, Betway, appealed against Spelinspektionen’s penalty of SEK 100,000 (€9,800) but lost the case. The operator challenged the already-...May 19, 2022Hypocrisy at Play? Private Meeting Agenda Between UK Officials and Operators Revealed
Hypocrisy at Play? Private Meeting Agenda Between UK Officials and Operators Revealed
Reports reveal that three of the largest gambling brands in the UK lobbied Treasury officials, opposing proposed crackdowns. Considering the imminent Gambling Act reform, Bet365, Entain, and Flutter executives had a private meeting with officials...May 18, 2022US Sports Betting Sector Marks 4th Anniversary of PASPA Repeal With $125 Billion Handle
US Sports Betting Sector Marks 4th Anniversary of PASPA Repeal With $125 Billion Handle
May 14th, 2018 – This date will forever be embedded in the history of the sports betting sector in the United States. It was when the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was repealed by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTU...May 18, 2022Belgium Pursues Blanket Gambling Ad Ban Despite Research Findings
Belgium Pursues Blanket Gambling Ad Ban Despite Research Findings
In response to a rise in gambling harm rates, the Belgian government motioned to outlaw gambling advertisements. Belgium’s Minister of Federal Justice, Vincent Van Quickenborne, introduced the bill in a draft Royal Decree, which may come into effect...May 17, 2022