LiveScore Group announces that it will withdraw its sports betting brand LiveScore Bet from the Bulgarian market by the end of 2025. This exit is seen as a "strategic mitigation" measure in response to the UK gambling tax increase, and the uncertainty of potential tax increases in Bulgaria has also
The legalization process of physical casinos in Brazil has encountered another setback, with the Senate plenary rejecting the emergency voting request for the related bill, PL 2234/2022, by a vote of 36 against and 28 in favor. The bill will proceed through the regular legislative process, and the s
The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a statutory gambling tax allocation scheme, which has raised £120 million in the 9 months prior to its implementation. The funds will be used in fixed proportions for the prevention, treatment, and research of gambling-rela
The Dutch Minister of Justice for Protection, Arno Rutte, has submitted four gambling-related reports to the parliament, providing data support for the country's gambling reform, covering core contents such as player limit attitudes, participation status, and advertising impact. Relevant gambling r
Based on player preference data from Comparasino, the ideal online casino in the UK should be built around convenience, fairness, and personalization, breaking away from the existing pain points of cumbersome registration and withdrawal delays. Relevant compliant payment solutions and player protect
NBA star Terry Rozier has been suspended without pay by the Miami Heat due to allegations of money laundering and conspiracy to commit telecommunications fraud, with league commissioner Adam Silver stating that satisfactory relief may be provided for the Heat. This case involves suspicions of match
Massachusetts is seeking to fill budget gaps by legalizing online casinos, but the proposal faces multiple obstacles, with both the Treasurer and the Governor expressing opposition, casting a shadow over its prospects before 2026. Updates on the legalization of gambling in various US states can be q
Vietnam's Sun Group launched a comprehensive tourism and entertainment project on December 19 in Yuntun County, Guangning Province, with a total investment of over 2 billion US dollars. The core casino district has attracted industry attention. The project is positioned as a "resort city," aiming to
The Cambodian gambling industry is once again under scrutiny in 2025, with official data showing that 250 various gambling-related licenses have been issued across the country, with casinos and related industries densely distributed. Information on cross-border gambling risks can be queried through
In January 2026, Malta will present a unified national image at the Barcelona ICE exhibition, showcasing its mature iGaming ecosystem comprehensively. As a Mediterranean island nation, Malta has become an industry benchmark with advantages such as stable regulation and a dense talent pool. Relevant
The UAE will implement a commercial gambling regulatory system starting from 2026, with Dubai breaking the complete ban and adopting a cautious strategy of "rules first, digital priority", managed by the Federal General Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This policy adjustment is not
Brightstar Lottery Company successfully won the bid for the game and digital solution platform project of the Western Australia Lottery Agency (Lotterywest), with the ASX-listed company Jumbo participating as a subcontractor. This collaboration will upgrade the online and offline channel systems of
Rivalry Corporation, after completing capital restructuring and refinancing, has shown impressive performance in the Ontario market in Canada, with multiple core indicators reaching historical highs in Q4 2025. The province has become its core regulatory market and growth engine. Related industry dy
Brazil's Congress has successively passed the PLP 128/2025 fiscal bill in the short term, proposing to cut federal tax incentives and gradually increase the tax rates for industries such as gambling. The bill has been submitted to the president for approval. This adjustment covers multiple areas inc
The Japanese government has released a draft cabinet order, clarifying the schedule for the next round of applications for Integrated Resorts (IR) that include casinos, aimed at restarting the competition for IR projects. Previously, only the Osaka MGM project was approved in the first round, and th
Finland's parliament has overwhelmingly passed gambling legislation reform, officially ending the online gambling monopoly of the state-owned operator Veikkaus, with plans to launch a competitive market in July 2027. This reform restructures Finland's gambling regulatory framework, and the relevant
