Denmark Problem Gambling Hits Record High in 2025
Denmark's problem gambling indicators hit record highs in 2025, with the ROFUS exclusion register up 12,000 and online casino cited by 62% of helpline callers.
Betfred to Pay £900k Over Gambling Harm Failures
Betfred operator Petfre will pay £900,000 after the UK Gambling Commission found safer-gambling failures that let one customer lose £17,900 in 24 hours.
Slot Machine Tax Face £460m UK Tax Rise Under Burnham
A thinktank says doubling UK slot machine duty to 40% could raise up to £458m a year, with 43% public backing. Industry calls it "fantasy economics."
Philippine Online Gaming Hit Unevenly by New Rules
Tighter rules are reshaping Philippine online gaming, hitting DigiPlus hard while PhilWeb held firm. Compliance costs now decide winners in the 2026 market.
UK Gambling Commission Seeks Industry Burden Fixes
The UK Gambling Commission has invited operators and suppliers to propose cuts to compliance burdens by 25 September 2026 — but FRAs are likely excluded.
