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Gambling tax pressure reshapes operator marketing strategies
Rising taxes are forcing operators to cut marketing spend, with long-term implications for competition and player acquisition.
Gambling harm increasingly tied to UK financial distress
Rising debt and record referrals highlight growing overlap between gambling harm and financial distress in the UK.
Evoke edges closer to strategic review conclusion ahead of FY25
Evoke signals progress on its strategic review as FY25 results near, with UK tax changes looming large.
Gibraltar pushes ahead with new Gambling Bill
Gibraltar’s new Gambling Bill aims to modernise regulation, tighten oversight and keep the jurisdiction competitive amid rising UK tax pressure.
CJEU Tipico opinion ramps up pressure on Malta
A CJEU opinion on Tipico suggests unlicensed operators may need to refund losses, increasing scrutiny on Malta’s legal protections.
UK Casinos Shift Focus as Tax Pressure Builds
UK operators are cutting friction, lowering deposits and refining CRM as higher taxes reshape how online casinos attract and retain players.
German Hacker Claims MGA Breach, Threatens iGaming Exposé
Lilith Wittmann says she hacked the MGA and will expose alleged wrongdoing, while the regulator insists the claims remain unsubstantiated.
LGBTQIA+ Communities Face Higher Gambling Harm Risks, UK Study Finds
A UK study has found LGBTQIA+ individuals may face higher gambling-related harms and significant barriers to support, raising concerns over inclusivity in treatment services.
Yes.com Targets Denmark Launch with AI-Led Strategy
Yes.com prepares for Denmark launch with an AI-driven iGaming platform designed to reduce costs and scale across Europe.
Premier League clubs continue gambling sponsorship deals despite UK scrutiny
Premier League clubs are continuing to sign lucrative gambling sponsorship deals, including partnerships with unlicensed operators, as UK government plans for tighter regulation remain unclear.