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BGC slams UK tax hike as "hammer blow" to the industry

CEO Grainne Hurst has welcomed the land-based and bingo approach while highlighting the online tax rise as "devastating."

2 min read • Nov 26 • By Will Underwood

Underdog steps away from Missouri sports betting market

Underdog steps away from Missouri sports betting in favor of predictions

The operator formed a multi-year partnership with the Kansas City Royals MLB franchise to gain market access in Missouri but was still under review for a sports betting license from the MGC.

3 min read • Nov 26 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 5 more

British Horseracing Authority reacts to horseracing being 'spared' in UK Budget

Horseracing did not see an increase in betting duty, despite other sectors seeing taxes almost double. But will the knock-on effects from operators end up hurting horseracing anyway?

3 min read • Nov 26 • By Beth Turner

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

UK Budget: Mixed response to bingo duty removal

Not every gambling industry sector was treated equally when it came to the UK Autumn Budget earlier today.

5 min read • Nov 26 • By Megan Elswyth

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

The legal view: What are the knock-on effects of the UK's gambling tax hike?

Comments from legal experts including Peter Wilson and Richard Williams - alongside the UK's Gambling Commission - shed light on the potential implications of these legislative changes.

5 min read • Nov 26 • By Will Underwood

The Budget briefcase is held up, with casino chips falling out the side

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 6 more

UK Budget gambling tax hike: Key points and what you need to know

The UK Parliament released its long-awaited Budget statement this afternoon, with details on how the gambling industry will be affected moving forward.

5 min read • Nov 26 • By Megan Elswyth

chancellor reveals autumn budget and gambling tax rises

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

Autumn Budget: Remote gaming duty up to 40%

Rachel Reeves delivered the Budget statement to Parliament this afternoon, with gambling tax reforms estimated to raise £1.1bn ($1.45bn) by 2029/30.

5 min read • Nov 26 • By Rory Calland

swedish regulator begins supervision of new landbased venues

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Spelinspektionen to inspect newly registered venues

The Swedish regulator will conduct supervision of all gaming venues registered after a licensing rule change in July 2023.

3 min read • Nov 26 • By Rory Calland

Appointments Casino + 2 more

Playson names Ben Wood as Chief Commercial Officer

Wood's experience includes 11 years with Microgaming, among others.

3 min read • Nov 26 • By Beth Turner

Casino Online + 1 more

Mindway AI partners with ATG to deploy GameScanner

The agreement strengthens ATG's safer gambling framework in a market facing heightened regulatory scrutiny and follows Mindway AI's expansion into both online and land-based environments.

3 min read • Nov 26 • By Shaan Khan