Colombia Senate Rejects Permanent VAT on Online Gambling

Colombia’s attempt to permanently impose a 19% value-added tax on online gambling has failed after lawmakers rejected the government’s wider tax reform package. The decision halts a measure that would have reshaped the financial structure of the country’s regulated betting market and leaves operators facing greater certainty as they plan for 2026. The proposal formed […]

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Finland Parliament Approves iGaming Reform Bill

Finland’s long-running gambling monopoly is set to give way to a partially competitive system after parliament approved a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation. Lawmakers voted decisively in favour of the reform package, bringing years of debate and legislative work to a close and setting a clear timeline for licensing and market entry. The […]

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Coinbase Latest Big Brokerage Name to Enter Prediction Markets

Posted on: December 17, 2025, 09:35h.  Last updated on: December 17, 2025, 09:35h. Widely expected announcement arrived Wednesday. Cryptocurrency brokerage firm said it’s partnering with Kalshi. Coinbase is also adding stocks and tokenized assets to its platform. As was widely expected, cryptocurrency broker Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) announced Wednesday it’s pushing into prediction markets via […]

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Study Links Legal Sports Betting to Game-Day Crime Spikes

Posted on: December 17, 2025, 07:01h.  Last updated on: December 17, 2025, 07:03h. Researchers link legal sports betting to higher game-day violent crime. Assaults rise most after kickoff, home games, and underdog wins. Spillover seen in nearby states; stress, overtime, close scores matter. New research claims that regulated sports betting in the US is responsible […]

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Ontario Online Gaming Boom Soars to New Revenue Peak

Posted on: December 17, 2025, 03:31h.  Last updated on: December 17, 2025, 03:31h. Cash wagers hit record CAD $9.33 billion in Ontario for November Sports betting sees big bump in revenue Market should see further jump in 2026 as international liquidity issue sorts out and poker market opens up The President and CEO of iGaming Ontario, […]

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Woman Crushed by Christmas Tree Sues Star Gold Coast for $1.7M

Posted on: December 17, 2025, 02:45h.  Last updated on: December 17, 2025, 02:45h. Hairdresser alleges hand crushed moving giant casino Christmas tree. Negligence suit targets The Star, events firm, and temp agency. Claims surgery, therapy, ongoing impairment, and lost hairdressing income. A hairdresser whose hand was crushed by a giant Christmas tree at Australia’s Star […]

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Prediction Markets Fueling Problem Gambling

Posted on: December 17, 2025, 01:38h.  Last updated on: December 17, 2025, 01:38h. Pennsylvania is experiencing a surge in problem gambling among younger people A top responsible gaming advocate in the commonwealth blames prediction markets The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania both testified before the House Gaming […]

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Topuria Sheds Light on Why He Stepped Away From UFC

Posted on: December 17, 2025, 01:26h.  Last updated on: December 17, 2025, 01:27h. Lightweight champion announced in November he was temporarily stepping away from UFC UFC scheduled interim lightweight championship bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett in Las Vegas next month Pimblett betting favourite according to books UFC lightweight division champion Ilia Topuria has revealed why he […]

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