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UK online casino duty rises from 21% to 40% on 1 April 2026
Remote Gaming Duty on online casino and slots rose to 40% in April 2026, with a new 25% duty on remote betting due from April 2027.
Macau casino revenue reaches MOP247.4 billion in 2025, up 9.1%
Macau's gross gaming revenue for 2025 was the highest annual total since before the pandemic, according to the territory's gaming regulator.
Nevada casinos post a record US$15.8 billion gaming win for 2025
Nevada's 2025 gaming win rose 1.2% to a record, even though Las Vegas visitor numbers fell 7.5%, according to state and tourism figures.
UK caps bonus wagering at 10x and bans mixed-product promotions
From 19 January 2026, UK Gambling Commission rules limit online bonus wagering requirements to 10 times the bonus value and end cross-product offers.
Dutch online gambling tax rises to 37.8% from 1 January 2026
The Netherlands raised its gaming tax on online gambling to 37.8% of gross gaming result in 2026, and new Kansspelautoriteit policy rules took effect the same day.