The UK Gambling Commission has issued a call for proposals from the gambling industry, seeking input on how to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining strong consumer protections and upholding the licensing objectives of the Gambling Act 2005.…
European regulators are shifting their approach to consumer protection during major sporting events, with a particular focus on the upcoming World Cup. Traditionally, warnings about gambling during such tournaments have centered on the risks of problem gambling and…
The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has declared that the regulation of betting in Brazil is proving to be a success, according to a statement from the deputy secretary of monitoring and supervision of betting at SPA,…
The prediction market sector in the United States experienced another eventful week, marked by expanding litigation, tribal intervention, and the first federal prediction market bill to advance from a congressional committee. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed…
North Carolina lawmakers have passed a tax bill that would require sportsbooks to report bettors with more than $2,000 in annual winnings to the state. The measure, part of a broader tax package passed by the North Carolina…
The government of Georgia has introduced draft legislation aimed at creating a new online gambling licensing framework specifically for operators targeting international customers. The bill, submitted to parliament under an accelerated procedure, proposes a reduced tax rate on…
Maryland residents have been warned by the state's top elections official to avoid participating in prediction market trades related to election outcomes, as such activities may constitute illegal wagering. State Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis stated that individuals who…
Danylo Hetmantsev, chair of the Ukrainian parliament's Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, has called for urgent reforms to gambling oversight in Ukraine. Hetmantsev wants an open competition to select the next head of the Ukrainian gambling…
A recent study commissioned by Ukrainian regulator PlayCity has revealed a significant disconnect between public opinion on gambling reform and actual participation rates in the country. The survey, which polled 3,164 respondents, found that a majority of Ukrainians…
The European Commission has initiated formal consideration of a collective gambling tax across the European Union, according to a report from SBC News. A European Parliament official confirmed to the publication that the proposed uniform 1% tax on…