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  1. UK gambling shares rise as 40% MGD rate avoided

    Chancellor Jon Healey unveiled the 2027 UK Budget on 28 October, confirming an increase in MGD on higher-stakes machines to 25% – potentially adding £10,000 (US$13,300) in annual costs per shop.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  2. Chile: New bill targets betting by child support debtors

    A proposal would require casinos, authorized betting platforms and event organizers to check the national debtors' registry before allowing access or processing transactions.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  3. Argentina: One year on, Concordia betting ordinance remains unregulated

    Concordia’s ordinance to prevent online gambling among young people remains unregulated, delaying planned school-based education and restrictions on betting websites.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  4. UK MGD: "Another disappointing decision" to cost Entain estimated £25m

    The UK Government's 5% tax hike on machine games could cost Entain millions, but the operator's FY26 outlook remains unchanged.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Will Underwood
  5. SMF welcomes machine duty rise but questions effect on industry behaviour

    The think tank supports the increase to 25% but says it falls short of the larger rise it proposed to address gambling-related harm.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Jack Found
  6. MGM Resorts and People Inc amend voting agreement

    The revised agreement sets voting commitments and share-purchase restrictions for MGM’s largest shareholder, while neither party is obliged to pursue a transaction.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Jack Found
  7. BGC responds to 25% MGD hike

    The Betting and Gaming Council speaks out to Chancellor Healey's official budget.

    28 Oct 2026 · 4 min read · By Patrick Fasolis
  8. UK Budget raises Machine Games Duty to 25%

    The UK’s latest Budget has introduced changes that could have wider implications for the gambling industry.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  9. FEJAR signs gambling harm prevention MoU with 1xCare

    The pair have agreed to cooperate on preventing gambling-related harm via online support accessibility initiatives.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Will Underwood
  10. Kalshi and Polymarket unveil new consumer protection and surveillance systems

    Kalshi is establishing new limits for 18 to 20-year-olds, meanwhile Polymarket is closely monitoring the US midterms for possible insider trading.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Patrick Fasolis