5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (242+ words) SCCG Take — The bill narrows operator visibility in sports broadcasting and digital channels, pressing regulated firms toward compliance reviews. Parliament’s handling will determine whether Bulgaria tightens its framework ahead of any EU-level coordination. Limited exceptions would remain. Bulgarian Sports Totalizator…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (237+ words) SCCG Take — The track equips operators to identify workable strategies against tax hikes and compliance burdens while surfacing regulation’s unintended effects on licensed competition. Attendance allows direct comparison of responses across similar mature markets. SBC News has outlined plans for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (367+ words) TL;DR — Viage has appealed the Brussels casino licence award to Napoleon Games after the July 17 selection. The Auditor General recommends suspension over bid scoring gaps, incomplete evaluation details, and omitted EU foreign subsidy notifications on the €750m concession. The 91.02 to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (409+ words) TL;DR — Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has advanced the review of the igaming tax reduction from 2028 due to budget shortfalls. The phased cut from 6% to 4% by 2029 has not attracted new operators, with revenue losses projected up to €13m by 2029. The…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (400+ words) TL;DR — Belarus plans to suspend most online casino, sports betting, and lottery ads to limit problem gambling exposure. The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade proposals restrict licensed operators’ channels and imagery, following Italy’s ban while contrasting Spain’s court-adjusted…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (547+ words) TL;DR — Bulgaria enforced its affiliate licensing framework from 1 August 2026, requiring NRA declaration forms detailing all platforms and social channels. A dual tax of €6,000 fixed plus 10% on commissions targets BGN 450-500m in previously untaxed revenue, projecting €100m added taxes in 2026. Blocking orders…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (475+ words) TL;DR — The EU is debating an online gambling tax for its €2trn 2028-2034 budget that would first require harmonised definitions, scope and tax base across 27 member states. Pinson-Bessonnet notes this could revive harmonisation talks and expand into enforcement against black-market operators....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (395+ words) TL;DR — Midnite launched TrueLayer’s Pay by Bank for UK users, enabling direct bank deposits and withdrawals via open banking. The mobile-first operator eliminates card details with biometric app authentication. TrueLayer’s network reaches over 27 million users with positive early results....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (278+ words) TL;DR — Bulgaria has activated mandatory NRA licensing for affiliates earning from player registrations, deposits or wagers. The regime imposes a €6,000 annual fee, 10% levy on commissions (20% if concealed), five-year licence terms and channel disclosure. Penalties reach €20,000 with doubling for repeats…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (327+ words) TL;DR — The UK Gambling Commission blames operator identity verification failures for friction in last year’s financial risk assessments pilot. Inaccurate data on names and addresses caused unmatched accounts requiring extra checks. The regulator criticises deferred verification until withdrawal and…...