Evoke Announces Job Cuts After UK Gambling Tax Hike

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 03:01h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 03:02h. New UK budget confirms tax hikes on online casino and sports betting Evoke and Entain warn of profit hit and layoffs Tax increases start in April 2026 Shares of Evoke, the UK-based betting firm, owner of William Hill and 888, tumbled today after the company […]

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Powerball Jackpot Eclipses $700 Million Barrier

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 12:57h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 01:05h. Powerball Jackpot for Saturday’s draw third largest for 2025 Winner has option of annualized payments or one time lump sum payment State taxes may also come into play The Powerball Jackpot has once again hit astronomical heights, passing the $700 million barrier, after no tickets […]

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Senators Push for Tobacco-Style Ban on Gaming Ads

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 08:43h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 10:53h. Dale Nally among 14 Alberta politicians facing recall efforts by voters 40 Canadian Senators call for nationwide sports betting ad ban PENN lays off esports staff The politician spearheading Alberta’s regulated igaming market, likely to be similar to the one in Ontario, is […]

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Sports Bettors Back Lions in Thanksgiving Clash

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 10:46h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 10:48h. Bettors favouring the home team Lions over the Packers in first of three Thanksgiving NFL games Bettors like the Chiefs on the ML against the Cowboys  Burrow returns from injury to lead Bengals into Baltimore It’s turkey drumsticks and NFL all day long in the U.S., […]

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Senators Push for Tobacco-Style Ban on Gaming Ads

Posted on: November 27, 2025, 08:43h.  Last updated on: November 27, 2025, 08:44h. Dale Nally among 14 Alberta politicians facing recall efforts by voters 40 Canadian Senators call for nationwide sports betting ad ban PENN lays off esports staff The politician spearheading Alberta’s regulated igaming market, likely to be similar to the one in Ontario, is […]

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UK Confirms 40% Remote Gaming Duty as Budget Leak Triggers Market Shock

The UK gambling sector is preparing for the most dramatic reshaping of its tax environment in years after official documents released in error confirmed sweeping increases affecting online casinos and sports betting operators. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now formally committed to the changes, which will come into force across 2026 and 2027 and elevate the UK’s remote […]

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South Africa Proposes 20% Online Gambling Tax to Tackle Social Impacts

South Africa’s National Treasury is seeking public input on a new proposal that could significantly change the landscape of online gambling in the country. As the online betting industry has exploded, the Treasury aims to curb the growing concerns around problem gambling while boosting government revenues with a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) from […]

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