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Six months after Estonia lowered its remote gambling tax, the jury remains out on whether the policy shift has delivered the intended benefits. The Riigikogu, Estonia's parliament, voted in December to amend the country's Gambling Act and introduce…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering a shift from quarterly to semiannual reporting requirements for public companies, a move that could have significant implications for the gaming industry. According to a report from iGaming…
The Chicago City Council has voted 33-15 to reject a proposal that would have banned sweepstakes machines in the city. The decision, reported by Focus Gaming News, leaves approximately 7,000 unregulated sweepstakes machines operating in Chicago. Alderman Anthony…
Russia's upper parliamentary house, the Federation Council, has approved a draft law designed to fast-track the issuance of access-blocking orders for online casinos. The bill, which has already received approval from the State Duma, is now set to…
US Congressman Bryan Stiel of Wisconsin has introduced a draft bill that would prohibit members of Congress from trading in politics-related contracts on prediction market platforms. The proposed legislation, titled the Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act, targets platforms…
Pascal Chevremont, the incoming president of France's Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has signaled a tough stance on online bookmakers, asserting that the sector is rife with contradictions. Nominated by French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu earlier this month,…
The Chicago City Council voted 33-15 on Wednesday to reject a proposal that would have banned sweepstakes machines citywide, preserving an estimated 7,000 devices operating in a legal gray area. The vote comes amid an ongoing debate over…
Gambling in Ireland has been classified as a low-risk industry for financial crime, according to a recent government assessment. The rating, which applies broadly to the sector, notably excludes online bookmakers and members clubs, which were not given…
Brazil's finance ministry has published Ordinance 1,766, which defines the joint liability of financial and payment institutions involved in illegal betting activities. The ordinance, released this week, clarifies that banks and companies that assist or promote unauthorized gambling…
A federal judge in Michigan has ruled against Polymarket, allowing state regulators to proceed with enforcement actions against the prediction market platform under state gambling laws. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney, denies Polymarket's…
