Legislation

Colombian operators welcome new formula for calculating VAT on gambling

Colombia’s new gaming VAT framework represents a “first step towards restoring rationality” after an error that led the sector to the “brink of collapse”, trade body says.

12/19/25

More details announced for British Gambling Levy Programme Board

12/17/25

New Jersey lawmakers hold hearing on proposal to ban micro betting

12/16/25

Date set for Finnish online gambling opening as reforms win legislative approval

Applications for online gambling licences in Finland will open within months.

12/16/25

Brazilian sports betting could be hit by another tax

Player deposits could be subject to a new 15 per cent tax to fund government action to combat violence.

12/16/25

Irish Labour Party leader supports proposal for ban on gambling ads

Ivana Bacik says Ireland should follow other countries in Europe that have banned gambling ads.

12/15/25

British Gambling Commission clarifies ban on certain bonus and reward offers

New restrictions come into effect for offers of rewards and free bets and spins from January 1.

12/15/25

Senator Addabbo says New York ready for “serious discussions” on igaming legalisation

12/15/25

Finnish Gambling Act amendments rejected

The proposal to liberalise the online gambling market in Finland will advance with only minor changes.

12/11/25

Colorado lawmakers approve sports betting bill

Indiana bill proposes ban on online sweepstakes casinos

12/09/25

BGC presses for UK gambling tax U-turn as figures cast doubt on government forecasts

The Betting and Gaming Council says official forecasts show the tax rise is unlikely to raise the revenue claimed.

12/08/25

Bulgarian lawmakers reject proposal to nationalise gambling

Critics said a state monopoly would reduce annual tax revenue and drive players to the black market.

Check the latest Legislation news

Colombian operators welcome new formula for calculating VAT on gambling

More details announced for British Gambling Levy Programme Board

New Jersey lawmakers hold hearing on proposal to ban micro betting

Date set for Finnish online gambling opening as reforms win legislative approval

Brazilian sports betting could be hit by another tax

Irish Labour Party leader supports proposal for ban on gambling ads

British Gambling Commission clarifies ban on certain bonus and reward offers

Senator Addabbo says New York ready for “serious discussions” on igaming legalisation

Finnish Gambling Act amendments rejected

Indiana bill proposes ban on online sweepstakes casinos

BGC presses for UK gambling tax U-turn as figures cast doubt on government forecasts

New York governor signs bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos

Maine bill proposes ban on online sweepstakes casinos

Estonian gambling tax cut passed by parliament

Bulgarian lawmakers reject proposal to nationalise gambling

LatAm & Caribbean

Opposition deputy proposes end of regulated sports betting in Brazil

EMEA

UK gaming hall sector confidence plummets amid government criticism and calls for machine game duty increase

EMEA

Entain expected to be removed from FTSE100

EMEA

Ukraine’s gambling harm strategy receives Cabinet of Ministers approval