Dutch Gambling Tax Increase Delivers Revenue Far Below Forecast
The Netherlands’ phased gambling tax increase generated significantly less additional revenue than projected. Lower gross gaming revenue offset much of the higher tax rate.
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Spain Approves Joint Deposit Limits for Online Gambling
Spain has approved joint deposit limits across all licensed online gambling operators. Industry body Jdigital warns of black market leakage and technical challenges.
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Austria Targets 2027 Launch for Licensed Gambling Market
Austria’s ruling parties have agreed to launch a licensed gambling market in October 2027. The reform would end the Casinos Austria monopoly and introduce strict player limits.
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Sweden Seeks Feedback on Responsible Gambling Overhaul
Sweden’s gambling regulator has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul responsible gambling regulations. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback before any changes are finalized.
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UAE Launches First Licensed Online Horse Race Betting Platform
Play971 has launched the UAE’s first licensed online horse racing betting platform under the supervision of the GCGRA. The move marks an operational step in the country’s emerging commercial gaming framework.
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Swedish Court Overturns SEK8 Million Fine Against LeoVegas
The Administrative Court in Linkoping has overturned a SEK8 million fine against LeoVegas. Judges found the evidence of duty of care breaches insufficient.
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Swedish Court Overturns SEK 8m Roar Vegas Penalty
Sweden’s Administrative Court has annulled an SEK 8 million fine against Roar Vegas. The court ruled the operator complied with its duty of care obligations.
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Mpumalanga Regulator Warns Illegal Gambling Fight Will Define Oversight
The head of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator says the fight against illegal gambling will define the future of regulation. He highlights consumer protection and cross sector enforcement as key priorities.
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Italy Gambling Sector Faces Regulatory Deadlock, Trade Body Warns
Industry body EGP-FIPE told Italy’s Senate that regulatory fragmentation and concession extensions are stalling the legal gambling market. The group warned this may expand unregulated activity.
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Progress Party Reaffirms Plan to End Norway’s Gambling Monopoly
Norway’s Progress Party has restated its intention to replace the country’s gambling monopoly with a licensed online model. The issue has returned to the political agenda following recent parliamentary elections.
