Colombia Reintroduces 16% Online Gambling Tax

The Colombian government has reinstated a tax on online gambling deposits as part of broader emergency measures addressing severe flooding in eight provinces. Under Decree 0240, the measure imposes a 16% consumption tax on wagers made through digital platforms, both from domestic and international operators providing services locally. The move is intended to contribute an additional […]

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Macau GGR Hits MOP700M Daily In March Growth

Macau’s gaming sector has maintained steady performance in March, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) averaging around MOP700 million per day in the first half of the month. Estimates from investment banks indicate that the market continues to grow compared with last year, although results show a slight decline compared with February levels. March Performance Shows […]

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Soft2Bet Targets Alberta iGaming Market Entry

Soft2Bet has announced plans to enter Alberta’s future regulated iGaming market, subject to obtaining the required approvals. The company intends to build on its existing Canadian presence by extending its localized approach, drawing from the experience gained with its Ontario-focused brand, ToonieBet. The move comes as Alberta prepares to establish a competitive online gaming environment under […]

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Virginia Lawmakers Reject Online Casino Gambling Expansion

Virginia lawmakers have brought efforts to legalize online casino gambling to a halt after failing to reach a final agreement before the legislative session ended. The decision followed months of debate and came despite earlier approvals of related bills in both chambers of the General Assembly. The proposal, which would have allowed casino-style gaming on […]

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Massachusetts Regulator Penalizes Sportsbooks for Violations

Massachusetts regulators have imposed financial penalties on several major sports betting operators after identifying multiple compliance failures tied to prohibited wagering markets. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved eight separate civil penalties totaling $80,500, affecting five licensed operators: BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel. The violations, which were disclosed by the operators themselves, span a […]

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RubyPlay Expands South Africa Reach With Hollywoodbets

RubyPlay has extended its reach in South Africa through a new agreement with Hollywoodbets, introducing a selection of its slot titles to players across the country. The collaboration places games such as Elephant Stampede SE, Diamond Explosion 7s, and Mayan Cache onto the operator’s platform, adding further depth to its existing iGaming offering. The rollout […]

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Does Gambling Affect Credit Score & Mortgage Applications?

Does Gambling Affect Credit Score? It is important to clear up a massive point of confusion for first-time buyers right away: does gambling affect credit score directly? The short answer is no. If you check your Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion credit file, gambling transactions are completely invisible. Credit Reference Agencies (CRAs) only track your […]

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Macau Casinos Deliver $11.8 Billion in Taxes in 2025

Posted on: March 17, 2026, 12:51h.  Last updated on: March 16, 2026, 04:04h. Macau casino revenue led to $11.8 billion in gaming taxes for the government About 83 cents of every tax dollar received by the Macau SAR Government came from gaming Macau is the world’s biggest gaming market in terms of annual revenue Macau’s […]

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Betting Syndicate Collapse Follows Kidnapping of Bikini Model and Boyfriend by Aussie Crime Network

Posted on: March 16, 2026, 07:49h.  Last updated on: March 16, 2026, 07:49h. Australian betting syndicate collapses owing $1.5 million to creditors Founder allegedly kidnapped by Alameddine crime network over gambling debt Liquidators find less than $1,000 remaining in collapsed betting venture An Australian sports betting syndicate has collapsed owing about $1.5 million, just months […]

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