Public Gaming Industry
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The UK Gambling Commission releases gambling industry statistics for 2025 to 2026
17 September 2026
The Gambling Commission has today published its Industry Statistics annual report for the financial year April 2025 to M…
Brazil plans executive order to ban online casinos, sources say
Summary
Measure would spare sports betting but hit companies active in betting and casinos, sources say
Government collected nearly 10…
Ohio quietly leaves NCPG over Kalshi
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has withdrawn its membership from the National Council on Problem Gambling, becoming the third state gam…
Pennsylvania State Police to begin removing skill games next month
Pennsylvania State Police are set to seize skill games from businesses starting next month.
The state Supreme Court ruled in June that bot…
Quebec Liberals and Parti Québécois back private online gambling regulation
The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition has welcomed the policy stance.
Canada.- The Quebec Liberal Party and the Parti Québécois have signalle…
PAGCOR says gaming regulation must evolve alongside rapid advances in AI
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the country’s gaming regulator, said the gaming industry’s regulatory framework m…
KSA Chair: The Netherlands needs cross-border collaboration to tackle black market
The Chair of the Netherlands’ gambling regulator has urged European nations to collaborate as the continent continues to fight against the…
UK Treasury considers 40% duty rate for land-based gambling machines
The Treasury is reportedly considering another increase in gambling taxes, with land-based slot machines potentially targeted in the Octobe…
Colorado sportsbooks can no longer take credit card deposits for sports bets
Colorado sportsbooks can no longer take credit card deposits for sports bets, and licensed operators are now capped at six separate deposit…
Dutch lawmakers demand tougher illegal gambling enforcement
Dutch lawmakers have called for tougher and faster action against illegal gambling sites, with broad support across political parties for s…
Democratic Republic of Congo Ministry of Finance reaffirms sole authority of gambling oversight
The DRC government is seeking greater control over gambling regulation as concerns grow over the sector’s limited tax contribution.
The Mi…
Armenia orders telecom operators to block illegal gambling websites
Armenia will require telecommunications operators to block unlicensed online gambling and lottery websites starting February 8, 2027, under…
Ruth Evans appointed to five-year term as chair of UK Gambling Commission
Lisa Nandy has made a key appointment in the UK gambling sector, entrusting Ruth Evans with the role of Chair of the Gambling Commission. E…
Delaware Tightens Grip on Sweepstakes Casinos as More Operators Leave the State
Delaware has tightened its grip on sweepstakes casinos, pushing more operators out of the state as regulators enforce existing gambling law…
France's gambling regulator issues new fraud guidance for operators
The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published a guide instructing licensed gambling operators on how to identify and respond to playe…
Australia: New South Wales government to mandate facial recognition in gaming rooms from 2028
The New South Wales government will introduce mandatory facial recognition technology at gaming room entrances from 2028 and establish a st…
GLI gains approval to certify gaming products for Uzbekistan's regulated market
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been officially listed by Uzbekistan's National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP) among the…
Hawaii Working Group Reviews Delaware Lottery, Online Casino Model as State Weighs Options
Hawaii’s Tourism and Gaming Working Group examined lottery and online gaming models, including Delaware’s state-run approach
State of Play…
Bulgaria tightens gambling marketing rules and introduces site blocking
The rules took effect on August 1, with existing affiliates given until August 15, 2026 to apply for a licence. The short deadline leaves l…
Ireland Tightens AML Rules for Gambling Operators
Ireland is tightening the financial controls around gambling, with new rules aimed at making customer payments easier to trace and harder t…
GGL Highlights Legal Risks of Social Betting in Germany
Saale).- A new FAQ section clarifies that betting on social, political, or economic events is not permissible in Germany, and participation…
$46B tribal gambling industry watchdog can't enforce law without chairperson
On opening day at the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's new Harrah’s-branded casino, the tribe's chairman watched customers pack the gambling floor…
Sri Lanka’s new gambling regulator blocks 24 unlicensed sites
The banned sites including popular brands such as 1xBet, Betway, bet365, Dafabet, Unibet, and Stake
Sri Lanka is clamping down on unlicens…
Gambling ads are everywhere in Alberta right now, experts weigh in on their potential impact
Alberta government acknowledges ad increase, says it's necessary to phase out black market operators
Online gambling advertisements seem t…
Estonia’s Twenty-Year Head Start: A Preview of What Finland’s Gambling Market Is Building Toward
Estonia was one of the first countries in the world to establish a formal regulatory and licensing framework for online gambling. Since it…
Australia: Gaming industry representatives faced questioning over advertising and promotions
Gaming industry representatives faced questioning at a Senate inquiry over advertising and promotions feeding those with a betting addictio…
Gambling Commission newsletter – 3 August 2026
The latest fortnightly update highlights enforcement action, regulatory developments, industry consultations and operational news from acro…