Tanzania's gambling industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technology, with digital platforms rapidly emerging and now accounting for over 70% of the national gambling market share. According to the Citizen Report, online betting has become the mainstream method in 2023, with mor
The British horseracing industry has recently taken unprecedented action by announcing a voluntary suspension day on September 10th to protest against the government's proposed new unified remote betting duty (RBGD). This initiative, organized by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), aims to send
In the first half of 2025, 25 legally operating casinos in Chile paid a total of 1001.63 billion Chilean pesos (approximately 102.3 million US dollars) in taxes, a 3.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the decline, casinos remain an important source of revenue for the treasury.A
Brasília—According to the latest tax report for June 2025 released by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service, the regulated sports betting and online casino industry paid approximately 764 million Brazilian reais (about 138.4 million US dollars) in taxes in June. In the first half of the year, the in
The global online casino industry is nearing a market value of $70 billion, attracting millions of active players. With continuous technological advancements and the proliferation of mobile devices, the forms and scope of online gambling are evolving, posing new challenges to governments and regulat
The Thai government has recently promoted the "Entertainment Complex Act," which has attracted high social attention. If implemented smoothly, this policy could profoundly change Thailand's tourism industry landscape and national economic structure.On March 27, 2025, the Thai Cabinet approved the dr
At a recent think tank conference held by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) in the UK, top leaders in the horse racing industry strongly opposed the government's proposal to raise the betting tax rate for horse racing to align with online casinos. Currently, horse racing betting in the UK is subjec
A Thai government official has proposed a new argument in favor of opening casinos in the country: the revenue generated by the casinos would "offset" the losses expected from U.S. tariffs.As opposition to the Thai Entertainment Complex Act continues, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai state
Southern Nevada’s tourism industry again reached record levels in visitor spending in 2024, while they spent less on gambling, according to a report from research firm Applied Analysis.The study, on behalf of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reviewing the economic impact of the touris
Cuts in federal funding and contracts, along with concerns about tariffs and the economy, cut into the attendance of last week’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, the conference chairman said Monday.The Indian Gaming Association released totals that showed 7,500 people attended the four-day
U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced a new round of tariffs on global imports, leading to the most severe stock market downturn since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with casino operators' stocks being hit hard.Casino Operators' Stock Prices PlummetFollowing the announcement of the new tari
The 15-day public consultation period for the draft "Entertainment Complex Act" in Thailand received an overwhelmingly positive response, with over 80% of the public supporting the plan, many of whom suggested easing the entry conditions for locals and increasing the floor area ratio limits for gamb
On March 27, Thai Prime Minister Pei Tongtan chaired a cabinet meeting to formally review and pass the controversial draft of the "Comprehensive Entertainment Center Act (including legal casinos)." After four rounds of public consultation, the bill was approved with an 80% support rate and has now o
The Nevada Resort Association issued its bi-annual report Wednesday that showed the state’s tourism industry in 2024 generated nearly $100 billion in economic activity, supported 437,000 jobs, and paid about $2.4 billion in industry-specific taxes.The 2025 report called “The Facts,” compiled by rese
The Thai government has finally taken the first step towards the legalization of casinos, officially announcing Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket as the first cities to establish casinos, vowing to create world-class entertainment complexes to attract international capital and high-end touris
Successive Thai governments have been discussing the legalization of casinos, but due to debates between proponents and opponents, a consensus has never been reached. Despite multiple attempts by the government to push related policies, especially considering the development of tourism and regulati
