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Sweden’s gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has confirmed that a revised structure for supervisory fees will take effect on March 1, 2026. The updated framework is set out in regulation SIFS 2026:1, which will replace the previous SIFS 2024:4. Under the new rules, operators holding an online casino licence or a betting licence will be required to pay SEK 240,000 (€22,680) per licence for each fee period. Companies that hold both an online casino and a betting licence w

Sri Lanka has moved swiftly to tighten its regulatory and fiscal approach to casino gaming, introducing higher costs for both players and operators effective from the start of 2026. From January 1, the government doubled the entry fee for Sri Lankan citizens at casinos from US$50 to US$100. In addition, the betting and gaming gross collection levy was raised from 15% to 18%, according to a notice issued by the Inland Revenue Department. These changes apply to all licensed bet