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January 6, 2026

Brazil Gives Final Approval On Reduced Gambling Tax Increase

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has approved a rise in gambling tax in Brazil, up to 13% this year, then to 14%, before a final 2028 rise to 15%. 
Casino
January 6, 2026

GG.Bet Leaving UK Esports Betting Market This Week

Esports-focused betting platform GG.Bet will end operations in the UK this week after surrendering its license.
Casino
December 31, 2025

Colorado’s Ute Tribes Appeal To Higher Court In Argument Over Online Betting

Two Colorado tribes have filed a federal appeal against a ruling denying them the right to offer online sports betting. 
Sportsbooks
December 22, 2025

Japan Esports Betting to Remain Prohibited, Say Lawmakers

Japanese lawmakers met to discuss the prospect of legalizing sports betting, but the group has no plans to relax the country’s strict laws in the near term.  Esports betting remains…
Casino
December 17, 2025

Arizona Removes Underdog License Over Launch of Prediction Markets, More Operators At Risk

Arizona has taken the unprecedented step of removing Underdog’s DFS license over the company’s involvement in prediction markets. 
Esports Industry
December 12, 2025

Valve Bans Teams From Promoting Skins Gambling and Case Opening Sites

Valve has updated its tournament regulations to prohibit teams from promoting skins gambling or case opening sites on their jerseys.  The software company updated the terms of its Limited Game…
Esports Industry
December 11, 2025

OG Esports Announces Deal With Online Gambling Platform Melbet While Expanding In Southeast Asia

OG Esports has announced a partnership with the gambling company Melbet as the organization expands into Southeast Asia (SEA).  The partnership follows the esports team’s unveiling of an all-Filipino Dota…
Esports Industry
November 13, 2025

FanDuel and DraftKings Give Up Nevada Sports Betting Licenses to Focus On Prediction Markets

FanDuel and DraftKings have both surrendered their sports betting licenses in Nevada as the companies prepare to launch their own prediction market platforms.  The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) confirmed…
Casino
November 11, 2025

MLB Announces Limits on Micro Bets With Other Sports Urged to Follow

Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced an agreement with sportsbooks to restrict betting on micro bets, such as individual pitches. 
Sportsbooks
November 6, 2025

ESPN Bet to Shut Down as PENN Terminates Deal, Will Focus on iGaming

PENN Entertainment announced that it will terminate its deal with ESPN, leading to the closure of ESPN Bet in December this year.  PENN and ESPN revealed that the ESPN Bet…
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