Audit: $520M for Celebrity Deals vs $60M for Responsible Gambling
A 5W audit estimates U.S. gambling operators spent $520 million on celebrity endorsements in 2025, versus $60 million on responsible gambling initiatives.
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Dutch Supreme Court Upholds Pre-2021 Gambling Contracts
The Dutch Supreme Court confirmed that online gambling contracts concluded before October 2021 are legally valid. Former customers cannot reclaim losses solely because operators lacked a Dutch licence under the previous law.
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Berlin Takes Chair of German Gambling Regulator Ahead of Treaty Review
Christian Hochgrebe has assumed the rotating chairmanship of Germany’s gambling regulator as the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 undergoes its first review. Core slot stake limits remain unchanged.
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UK Gambling Commission Flags Disconnect Over Risk Checks
The UK Gambling Commission says its financial risk assessment pilot identified players in arrears not detected by operators. A final decision on full implementation remains pending.
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Austria Publishes Draft Online Gambling Framework for 2027 Launch
Austria has published draft rules to liberalise its online gambling market by October 2027. The framework sets a €10m capital requirement, strict deposit caps, and new enforcement powers.
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Tim Miller to Leave UK Gambling Commission Amid Reform Rollout
Tim Miller will leave the UK Gambling Commission in September after ten years. His departure comes during White Paper reforms and ongoing action against illegal gambling.
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iGaming News | Legal | M&A | Regulation | Responsible Gaming
CDU-Linked Council Proposes Reform of German Gambling Treaty
A CDU-linked Economic Council has presented reform proposals for Germany’s 2021 State Treaty on Gambling. The official evaluation of the framework is set to conclude this year.
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Ukraine Survey Finds Low Gambling Participation but Strong Support for Stricter Rules
A PlayCity commissioned survey finds that 84% of Ukrainians do not consider themselves gamblers, yet most respondents support stricter regulation and stronger player protection.
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Spain Approves Changes to Online Gambling Deposit Limits
Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved plans to introduce significant changes to current deposit limits for online gamblers. Details of the new framework have not yet been disclosed.
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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.
