Evoke to close 200 William Hill betting shops starting May 2026 following UK tax increases. Deutsche Bank slashes earnings forecasts by up to 52%.
Alberta opens its regulated online gambling market July 13, charging operators $150K annually plus 20% revenue tax. Second Canadian province after Ontario.
Gibraltar approves Predict Street Ltd as its first prediction market operator, contrasting with European nations banning platforms like Polymarket.
ESIC bans CS2 pro nifee for four years following match-fixing investigation. Suspicious deaths and betting spikes led to corruption charges.
Florida seizes $14.4M and 6,700 machines in 2025 illegal gambling crackdown—double last year’s haul—while legislature fails to pass new laws.
Brazil’s betting tax burden may climb from 32% to 42% by 2033, threatening licensed operators and potentially pushing users to illegal gambling sites.