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ATG’s Swedish gambling tax hike faces operator opposition

ATG's Swedish tax hike proposal faces operator opposition

13 operators - including BOS - have joined a petition to oppose the ATG CEO's call for raised taxes.

3 min read • Dec 15 • By Will Underwood

Brazil's Jockey Club funds allegedly diverted to private expenses

Federal and municipal incentive funds meant for the restoration of São Paulo's Jockey Club were allegedly used to cover personal expenses.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Layla Victoria

Land Based Horseracing + 1 more

Agreement reached to keep Kawartha Downs slots and racetrack operating

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has reversed its plan to end its contract with Shorelines Slots, securing operations and more than 150 jobs while discussions on a new agreement progress.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Shaan Khan

Land Based Horseracing + 1 more

RWA urges further consultation on Queensland racing funding model

RWA says Queensland's decision not to progress a recommended review of the Point of Consumption Tax has left key questions unanswered, warning that current settings may undermine long-term racing funding.

3 min read • Dec 8 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 5 more

UK: Gambling Commission releases Wave 2 2025 survey; 47% of adults gambled in past month

New survey data offers updated insight into participation patterns and emerging behavioural trends across Great Britain.

5 min read • Dec 4 • By Claire McKernan

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

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

A picture of a UK betting shop, with 'FY25' and 'Gambling Commission'

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 10 more

Gambling Commission: FY25 GGY hits £16.8bn; future of GSGB decided

Professionals in the gambling industry always show a fondness for statistics, and the Gambling Commission has delivered in the form of the new Gambling Industry interactive dashboard.

10 min read • Nov 25 • By Megan Elswyth

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Jockey and owner receive lengthy bans for conspiracy to stop horse

A jockey and quasi-owner have been handed severe penalties by British racing authorities after being found guilty of conspiring to prevent a horse from winning at Worcester racecourse in July 2023.

3 min read • Nov 24 • By Jack Found

William Hill introduces racing bet builder

Horseracing Online + 1 more

William Hill launches racing bet builder in UK and Ireland

The operator has rolled out a new feature that allows customers to combine multiple racing selections from the same event into a single customized wager.

3 min read • Nov 24 • By Milagros del Priore