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  1. Georgia’s Parliament advances bill allowing casinos to host international gambling tournaments

    The measure passed its first reading 74 to 8 under an expedited procedure, and the Public Defender has urged lawmakers not to adopt it without a human rights risk assessment.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  2. GLPI unveils first-ever joint venture at former Hollywood Casino Joliet site

    The former Hollywood Casino Joliet site was vacated by Penn Entertainment in September 2025 as the operator pushed forward with plans to unveil a new establishment for Illinois residents.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  3. Chile betting industry challenges proposed advertising ban

    Apal and AGR warn that prohibiting advertising, bonuses and promotions could make it harder for licensed operators to compete with the unregulated market.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Paul Sculpher: The industry wasn't crying wolf – MGD rise will close shops and casinos

    The Global Gaming Insider contributor and land-based gaming expert asks whether the tax rise may reduce overall tax revenue, highlighting the importance of genuine job losses.

    28 Oct 2026 · 3 min read · By Tim Poole