UK Remote Gaming Duty Hits 40%: What Operators Do Now
UK Remote Gaming Duty rose from 21% to 40% on 1 April 2026. Flutter and Entain flagged nine-figure profit hits as operators rebuild their UK product mix.
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Why US Sports Betting Taxes Are Squeezing Operators
Rising US sports betting taxes, led by Illinois's per-wager fee, are forcing operator surcharges, thinner promotions and a rethink of state economics.
Austria Draft Law Ends Online Gambling Monopoly
Austria has unveiled a draft law to end Casinos Austria's online monopoly and open a multi-licence market, with the first licences due on 30 September 2027.
Missouri Becomes 39th US State to Launch Online Sports Betting
Missouri launched legal online sports betting on December 1, 2025, the 39th US state to do so, after voters approved Amendment 2 the previous November.
Alberta Opens Regulated Online Gambling Market on July 13 With 28 Operators
Alberta will open its regulated online gambling market on July 13, 2026 with 28 approved operators, becoming the second Canadian province after Ontario.
Brazil's Regulated Betting Market Passes 80 Licensed Operators in 2026
Around 80 operators now hold a federal Brazilian betting licence in 2026, under a regime that charges a R$30 million fee and a 13% GGR tax this year.
Ontario iGaming Revenue Climbs 29% to C$405M in April as Casino Leads
Ontario's regulated iGaming market generated C$405.4 million in revenue in April 2026, up 29.4% year on year, with online casino driving the growth.