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October will be the first month for Malta’s new simplified gaming tax rates and consolidated gaming tax and gaming device levy.

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Following Play’n GO’s participation in brain health discussions during United Nations General Assembly week in New York, Head of Brand & Communication Andrew Pink explains why the future of gambling will be shaped not only by regulators and operators, but by wider conversations around trust, wellbeing and sustainable entertainment.

Regulation

A maze of interconnected digital devices symbolizes a path to recovery for those affected by gambling harm.

Massachusetts launches gambling recovery app

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Irish gambling regulator faces funding shortfall

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Daria Fot, EvenBet Gaming: “We are not just a software provider; we are a partner”

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Nikita Akulov, EvenBet Gaming: “Trust is a much more expensive and important currency”

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Alexandra Kavelich, SOFTSWISS: “Our brand is more than just one product”

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UK gambling giants called out over SIS content deal

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Georgia igaming licensing framework launched in bid to attract international operators

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Alberta awards funding for gambling recovery centre

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Pennsylvania self-exclusion signups continue to rise

From boom to ban the history of betting in Brazil

From regulation to ban: how Brazil reversed course on igaming in two years

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Bulgarian gambling reforms have promotion loophole, opposition leader warns

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Maverick Gaming to close 10 WA casinos

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Stockman’s Casino completes renovation at Fallon property

Michigan igaming revenue remains flat in April

Michigan Gaming Control Board renews licences for Detroit’s three casinos

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Warning issued over fraudulent football club lottery licence in the Netherlands

A giant hand hovers over a stack of digital skill-game machines, casting a shadow of enforcement and uncertainty.

Miele to shut down Pennsylvania skill game machines

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Brazil betting ban will boost black market, experts warn

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Marcel Heutmekers, Merkur Group: “We are in a very strong position for the future”  

Levan Kavtaradze, Galaxsys: “Simply launching another game or having nice-looking visuals is no longer enough”

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Genting UK closes Coventry casino citing rising costs

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Rank Group warns of mass casino and bingo closures if rise in Machine Games Duty goes ahead

A giant hand casts a shadow over a digital landscape of fading gambling chips, symbolizing the significant impact of Brazil's online betting ban on major gambling firms.

Global gambling operators count the cost of Brazil’s online betting ban

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Colorado sees record betting tax revenue

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Sportsbooks to retain majority of NFL betting as prediction markets gain ground

Arizona regulator allocates nine limited event wagering licences

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Yahoo Finance ends Polymarket data partnership

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Arizona tribal casinos contribute $47.6m to state funds in Q1

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Massachusetts casinos generate $101.9m in August gaming revenue

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Public Health Wales launches new Gambling Levy-funded prevention programme

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches new public awareness campaign

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Spanish operators signal strong opposition against gambling reform ahead of Gaming in Spain Conference

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