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New Jersey lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restricting high-frequency wagering by advancing a bill aimed at prohibiting so-called “micro bets,” which allow bettors to wager on the outcome of the very next play or action during a sporting event. The proposal, Senate Bill 2160 (SB 2160), was advanced by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee on March 23. The bill, sponsored by Senators Paul Moriarty and Patrick Diegn

Gibraltar has formally approved sweeping new gambling legislation designed to modernise its regulatory regime and reinforce its standing within an increasingly competitive international market. The newly passed Gambling Bill replaces an older, though historically effective, framework with a more adaptable structure intended to reflect the rapid evolution of the global gaming sector. The reform has been positioned as a strategic move to future-proof Gibraltar’s gambling in

The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has rolled out a new five percent withholding tax on the net winnings of online bettors, with immediate effect. The announcement was made on Thursday by the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Are, who confirmed that the tax will be deducted at source across all gaming platforms licensed by Lagos State. This applies regardless of whether the player resides within the state or outside it. According to a public not

Citigroup has reaffirmed its constructive view on Macau’s gaming industry, indicating that the softer performance observed in March is primarily seasonal and does not reflect any fundamental deterioration in demand. The assessment follows the bank’s latest proprietary table survey conducted in March 2026, which suggests that recent concerns about a slowdown may be overstated. According to the bank, perceptions of weakening momentum are likely influenced by recency bias, as th

Criminal Investigation Bureau in Taiwan has successfully dismantled a large-scale money laundering network tied to Macau that is believed to have processed roughly NT$330 billion ($1 billion) in illicit funds over the course of a single year, according to local reporting. The operation, which has now been formally charged by the Yunlin District Prosecutors’ Office, followed a series of coordinated arrests carried out across multiple regions of Taiwan. Authorities identified t

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission is weighing a significant tightening of oversight within its gambling industry, with new proposals that would shift part of the compliance responsibility away from corporate entities and directly onto individuals. Under the suggested reforms, regulators would gain the authority to impose financial penalties on managers and key personnel who are accountable for failures in know-your-customer and anti-money laundering controls. Th

Macau’s gaming revenue share reached MOP94.9 billion (US$11.8 billion) in 2025, exceeding pre-year expectations and underscoring the continuing dominance of the casino sector in the Special Administrative Region’s economy. The $11.8 billion that flowed to the Macau SAR Government surpassed earlier forecasts of $11.6 billion in tax revenue. Officials had revised their projections downward midway through last year amid a deteriorating economic outlook, but a strong performance

A self-styled German security researcher has claimed she infiltrated the systems of the Malta Gaming Authority and is holding a trove of data she says exposes organized crime, prompting an active investigation as authorities scramble to respond. On March 17, the MGA, which licenses and oversees one of the world’s most concentrated online gambling hubs, published a brief statement on its website, acknowledging that it had “identified a breach within one of its systems” and had

Bally’s has reported group revenue of $746.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a significant shift in its reporting structure after the completion of Intralot’s €2.7 billion acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive. As part of this transition, the company now consolidates the combined entity into its financial results while maintaining a 58% controlling stake. The restructuring, finalized in October, replaces the former International Interactive s

Argentina has moved to impose a nationwide ban on the prediction market platform Polymarket, citing the company’s lack of local authorization and raising concerns tied to gambling risks and consumer safeguards. The decision places Argentina among a growing number of jurisdictions that are classifying such platforms as unlicensed gambling services rather than purely financial or informational tools. The ruling mandates that internet service providers across the country blo

Australia’s communications regulator has formally called on internet service providers to block access to MyStake after determining that the platform breached national gambling regulations. The action is part of a wider crackdown targeting offshore operators that provide gambling services to Australian users without holding the required local licences. Authorities have also extended the latest enforcement measures to several additional brands connected to Curaçao-based comp

Responsible gambling campaigns dominate sports sponsorships and social media messaging, yet South Africa’s vast informal gambling ecosystem continues to flourish with minimal oversight. Research from RelyComply indicates that as gambling participation grows—spanning online betting, casino gaming, and horse racing—roughly 30% of South Africans are believed to have engaged with illegal gambling platforms. This activity may be costing the economy up to R10 million annually.

A recent survey by Trade Intelligence has revealed a troubling trend among South Africans, who are increasingly redirecting funds from groceries and household essentials toward online gambling platforms. Conducted in late 2025, the survey gathered responses from 700 online gamblers who admitted to playing on a variety of gambling and interactive betting sites. Participants were provided with a list of ten categories where their gambling money might otherwise have been spent.

Illegal online gambling is now siphoning more than R50 billion annually from South Africa’s economy, with unlicensed offshore operators responsible for nearly two-thirds of all online gambling activity in the country, according to the South African Bookmakers’ Association. The association on Tuesday sounded the alarm, warning that the proliferation of illegal online gambling has reached crisis proportions, posing serious risks to consumers, legitimate operators, and the broad

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has unveiled a comprehensive legislative proposal aimed at tightening regulation of prediction markets, seeking to impose new protections against fraud, insider trading and the participation of underage individuals on these rapidly expanding online platforms. Joined by Senator Andy Kim, Blumenthal introduced the “Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act,” a bill that would make it unlawful for both individuals and platform operators to use

Brazil has emerged in recent years as one of the world’s most promising gambling markets. The formal regulation of sports betting in 2023 and the introduction of a licensing system laid the groundwork for rapid industry growth. Yet, political tensions and shifting positions from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have created an environment of uncertainty about the sector’s future. A pivotal moment for the Brazilian gambling landscape came in December 2023 with the signing o

The Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation has suggested that access to online casinos be restricted to players aged 21 and older, but experts warn that enforcing such rules will be a major challenge. Legal analyst Olga Fedorova cautioned that without careful planning, “any new restrictions will remain nothing but a nice idea on paper.” She emphasized the need for “a robust mandatory identity and age verification to be in place before anyone is allowed to place a bet on [leg

South Africa’s gambling sector could soon face one of the highest tax burdens in the world if the government proceeds with a proposal to introduce a 20% national levy on gross gambling revenue (GGR) from online betting. While officials argue that the measure is intended to address the growing social impact of online gambling, industry stakeholders contend that the policy amounts to a revenue grab that will disproportionately penalize licensed operators without delivering ta

Brazil’s regulated betting sector has reacted strongly after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged authorities to consider banning online gambling, comments that have drawn criticism from industry stakeholders who warn the move could drive players into the unregulated market. The remarks were made during a national address delivered on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day, when Lula described gambling addiction as a growing social problem affecting Brazilian familie

Vietnam’s casino industry is experiencing steady growth, fueled largely by strong demand from South Korean visitors. At the same time, the market is undergoing notable changes as player demographics evolve, competition among operators intensifies, and digital technologies become more deeply integrated into customer engagement strategies. Scott Choi, head of external marketing at Lion Club, a premium e-gaming club operator in Vietnam, told AGB that Korean players remain the si