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The Finnish government recently submitted a proposal to Parliament, postponing the launch of the regulated online gambling market by six months. Officials have cited the lack of manpower as the primary reason behind the delay. The opposition has flagged the timing of the market launch as a political strategy, highlighting that the Presidential elections are scheduled for April 2026. Finnish Lawmakers Propose Delaying the Launch of the Regulated Online Gambling Market to July 1, 2026: Key Insights A Parliamentary Administration Committee had previously called for a six-month delay in launching Finland’s regulated online gambling market. Earlier this week, lawmakers debated […]

Real-money game providers in India are presently in limbo as the Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the blanket online gambling ban till January 21, 2026. Industry stakeholders had requested a temporary stay on the order, stating that several sections of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act exceed the Union government’s legislative competence. Operators explain that their businesses have come to a complete standstill and hundreds of employees have lost their jobs since the ban took effect on August 22. Supreme Court of India Defers Hearing on the Online Gambling Act Until January 21, 2026: Quick Summary […]

The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has revealed the year-on-year (YoY) statistics for gaming revenue in October. Data shows that Danes have wagered 3.38% less than in October 2024. A steep decrease in betting activity has resulted in lower Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), although an increased demand for online casinos has cushioned the fall. The data highlights evolving patterns in how Danish consumers engage with different gambling products. Key Insights into Denmark’s Betting Revenue in October 2025 Compared to 2024 The regulated gambling market generated DKK 599 million (roughly €80.20 million) in October 2025 compared to DKK 620 million (roughly €83.01 […]

The Australian government has published a draft legislation, proposing to remove gambling, tobacco and nicotine products from receiving Research and Development (R&D) tax incentives. Lawmakers want to ensure that taxpayer funds are not utilised for subsidising any research and development that can aggravate serious health risks, addiction or associated harm. The draft bill will take effect from July 1, 2025. Australian Government Prohibits Gambling R&D Using Taxpayer Funds: Key Insights The draft legislation broadly covers research and development related to online and land-based gambling, gaming machine technology, wagering platforms, tobacco, and nicotine products. Lawmakers note that taxpayer funds should not […]

A recent report by the global audit firm KPMG has highlighted serious “operational irregularities” within Norway’s state-run lottery operator Norsk Tipping. The audit firm, on behalf of Norsk Tipping’s Board of Directors, has analysed the root cause behind the errors in lottery winnings published earlier this year. The operator’s latest press release confirms that the board has acknowledged the flaws within the system and is following up on KPMG’s recommendations. The KPMG Audit Reveals the Root Cause Behind Serious Errors in Norsk Tipping’s Lottery Operations: A Brief Overview of the Story KPMG’s report claims that Norsk Tipping was not fully […]

New Zealand Parliament’s Select Committee for Governance and Administration has passed the Online Casino Gambling Bill with a majority. The bill aims to regulate online casino gambling and its promotion, specify conditions, tax laws and requirements for licensed operators, and establish enforcement mechanisms to drive compliance. After examining over 4,837 submissions from groups and individuals, the Select Committee recommended that the bill be introduced with two key amendments. NZ Select Committee Passes Online Casino Gambling Bill with Two Amendments: Quick Summary The Select Committee approved the proposed remote gambling tax hike from 12% to 16% of the Gross Gambling Revenue […]

The Ace Alliance Online Chess Tournament will be live on December 17. The event offers players the chance to compete, strategise, and demonstrate their skills on Chess.com. The winner gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen. A Summary of the Key Points About Ace Alliance Online Chess Tournament The event will be live on Chess.com on December 17 at 19:00 CET. Anyone with a Chess.com account can confirm their participation using the Online Chess Tournament Registration Form. Registered users will receive a link to the private tournament in advance via email. The official registration on […]

The government of Gibraltar has issued a ministerial statement addressing the UK government’s recent decision to increase gambling duties as part of its 2025 Autumn Budget. Officials warn that any increase in gambling taxes will negatively impact the region’s revenue base and weaken fiscal projections. The government also plans to present the new Gambling Bill to Parliament. Lawmakers hope to diversify the licensing framework, allowing non-UK businesses to apply for gambling licences in Gibraltar. Gibraltar to Face the Heat Due to the UK’s Gambling Tax Hike: Key Insights The UK government will increase the remote gambling duty from 21% to […]

ICE Barcelona 2026 is right around the corner, and the event is creating headlines for bringing together three chess superstars for the first time for an extravagant exhibition. Innovative Tier-1 iGaming provider BETBY has confirmed hosting Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, as well as International Master Levy Rozman, popularly known as GothamChess. This will be the first time that the three chess legends share the stage in Europe. Chess enthusiasts globally eagerly await this historic moment. All Eyes on BETBY Stand 5K20 Five-time World Chess Champion, the greatest player in chess history, and BETBY’s global ambassador, Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, […]

Finland is now one step closer to launching a competitive gambling market. Earlier this week, the government submitted the draft proposal HE 16/2025 vp, which lays the groundwork for the new gambling system. The draft legislation introduces separate licences for B2B and B2C suppliers and confirms the division of state-run gambling operator Veikkaus into two separate legal entities, in compliance with EU competition laws. Finland Prepares for Regulated Competitive Gambling Markets Ahead of 2027 Deadline: Quick Overview B2C operators must apply for a Gambling Game Licence (rahapelitoimilupa) to offer online betting games, including fixed-odds, pool and virtual, and online casino […]