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Macau Gaming Tax Climbs 7.6% to US$11.8B in 2025, Topping Government Forecast
The six concessionaires delivered MOP 94.9 billion in gaming duty on the back of MOP 247.4 billion in GGR, the strongest annual figure since before the pandemic.
Malta VAT Changes Narrow Gaming Exemptions Ahead of October Rollout
Updated guidance limits VAT exemption to core gambling transactions, with broader B2B services more likely to fall within scope from October 2026.
MetaBet and Catena Media Expand Two-Way Affiliate Model
The deal creates a two-way referral loop linking MetaBet’s tools, which generate over 7M daily impressions, with Catena’s MRKTPLAYS affiliate marketplace.
Allwyn Abandons €327m Novibet Deal Amid HCC Antitrust Pressure
The operator will pivot capital toward other European jurisdictions after joint proposals failed to satisfy Greek competition regulators.
Allwyn Completes €16bn OPAP Merger, Becomes No.2 Globally
The company said the transaction results in the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator worldwide and leaves room for a future listing in London or New York.
Allwyn Unveils Creative Agency Pitch to Propel Global Brand Growth
Allwyn International has officially kicked off a creative agency pitch as part of its global brand expansion strategy.
OPAP Posts Record €2.4B GGR as iGaming Surges 17% Ahead of Allwyn Merger
All five segments grew but rising costs compressed margins in what will be OPAP's final year as a standalone company before the Allwyn combination closes in Q2 2026.
AMIG Hits Back at Lula’s Women’s Day Call to Ban Online Betting in Brazil
The association representing 1,400 women in Brazil's gaming industry said Lula turned a day meant to celebrate women into a threat against their jobs.
PlayCity Collects ₴72m from First Lottery Licences in 12 Years
PlayCity confirmed on 9 March that Ukraine has collected over ₴72m from its first lottery licences in 12 years, with MSL, Patriot, and Ukrainian National Lottery each paying ₴24.2m after a January tender and subsequent approval process.
EveryMatrix Enters NASPL to Position for US Lottery Expansion
EveryMatrix has joined NASPL, linking the supplier with lotteries across 45 US states as more of them move toward digital channels and online lottery services.
Pollard Banknote Hits $596M Revenue as Lottery Deals Drive Growth
Pollard Banknote reported on March 10, 2026 that it reached record 2025 revenue of $596m, driven by iLottery growth and new lottery contracts in the US and Europe.
Greece Pushes Operators to Act Early on EU AML Rules Ahead of 2027
The regulator is urging early preparation as AMLA consultations stay open until 8 May, leaving a short window to shape how the rules are applied.
Italian Expert Links Crypto Flows to Betting in Mafia Laundering
Vincenzo Musacchio says organised crime groups are using crypto tools and online betting together, with gambling platforms acting as a key stage in converting funds.
Italy Delays €388K Twitch Fine as EU Court Reviews Ad Ban
The court delayed the appeal to the second half of 2026 pending a CJEU ruling on EU rules tied to Italy’s gambling advertising ban.
Italy Gaming Tax Revenue Drops €186m in Early 2026 as Retail Activity Slows
MEF data shows a 12.4% decline in gambling tax income, with indirect taxes from games falling over 17% in the first two months of the year.