President Karol Nawrocki has exercised his veto power to stop a proposed increase in Poland’s gambling tax, preventing a rise in the levy on personal winnings from 10% to 15%. The decision blocks amendments to the Public Health Act and the Personal Income Tax Act that had been approved by Parliament earlier in December. While the legislative package also included changes...
The Dutch gambling regulator has imposed a €500,000 penalty on LeoVegas after determining that the operator repeatedly failed to meet player protection standards required under national law. The decision follows a review of customer activity records covering an eight-month period and highlights growing regulatory pressure on licensed operators to identify and address harmful gambling behavior at an early stage. Kansspelautoriteit...
Massachusetts regulators have ordered DraftKings to pay out $934,137 in winnings after rejecting the company’s attempt to void a series of MLB parlay bets tied to an internal configuration mistake. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted unanimously, 5-0, concluding that the wagers were valid as accepted and that responsibility for the error rested with the operator. The disputed bets stemmed...
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has taken on a new role in the ongoing debate over sports prediction markets, aligning himself with the American Gaming Association as it intensifies opposition to platforms offering sports-related contracts. Christie’s involvement marks a significant development for the trade group, which has warned that these markets operate outside the regulatory structures established for sports betting in...
Russia’s parliament has approved legislation establishing a nationwide self-exclusion mechanism that will allow citizens to voluntarily ban themselves from gambling activities. The law passed its second and third readings in the State Duma and is scheduled to take effect on 1 September 2026, pending final approval by the upper house and the president. Restrictions Placed on Operators and Venues Under the...
Arena Racing Company has received regulatory approval to operate as a gaming-related vendor in the United Arab Emirates, marking another step in the gradual development of the country’s commercial gaming framework. The licence was granted by the General Commercial Gaming Authority, the federal body responsible for overseeing all regulated gaming activity in the UAE. The authorisation takes effect immediately and allows...
Shares in Rank Group declined sharply after the company disclosed that its Spanish operations were affected by a multimillion-euro payment fraud, prompting both police involvement and an internal investigation. The incident involves the group’s Enracha and Yo brands in Spain and has been described by the company as exceptional in nature. Impact on Finances and Market Reaction Rank confirmed that it...
FanDuel has introduced a new prediction market platform through a partnership with CME Group, marking its latest expansion beyond traditional sports wagering and casino products. The new standalone application, called FanDuel Predicts, has launched in five states—Alabama, Alaska, North Dakota, South Carolina, and South Dakota—with additional states scheduled to follow in a phased rollout through early 2026. The platform represents...
The NBA has informed its teams that it is evaluating a series of changes aimed at tightening injury reporting procedures, limiting certain types of gambling, and addressing competitive integrity concerns, according to a memo distributed leaguewide on Friday. The document reflects a broader response to recent federal gambling indictments involving a current player, a head coach, and a former player,...
The newly appointed chairman of The Star Entertainment Group has indicated that the Australian casino operator may face a fundamental rethink of how it is run, including the potential dismantling of its central corporate structure. Soo Kim, who also serves as chairman of US-based casino company Bally’s Corporation, said sweeping internal changes may be unavoidable as Star attempts to stabilize after...