Scientific Games Announces Ovie Doro as Senior Vice President of Data, Analytics & AI

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Scientific Games has named Ovie Doro (“Doro”) as Senior Vice President of Data, Analytics & AI, strengthening the company’s investment in advanced analytics, data science and AI-driven insights to support growth and innovation across its global lottery business. Doro will lead the expansion of the SG Analytics group, Scientific Games’ enterprise analytics practice that combines […]

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Colombia operators hold breath as GGR-based VAT put on ice

In a historic first for Colombia, the Constitutional Court has vetoed an emergency economic decree, affecting gambling tax as well. In September, President Gustavo Petro and his cabinet tabled a proposal aiming to raise around COP 26trn ($6.5bn) extra to patch up deficits in the 2026 budget. Criticised for being overtly revenue-oriented and unjust given […]

Gamblers Connect has officially launched its iHub, a new dedicated page created to be your ultimate connection to the iGaming world

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Gamblers Connect, the award-winning iGaming media and affiliate platform, is proud to announce the official launch of the iHub, a new dedicated page created to be your ultimate connection to the iGaming world. The iHub exclusively features companies that have an official partnership or verified collaboration with Gamblers Connect, ensuring that every listing meets our […]

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Gaming Titans Are Relocating to Malta to Save Millions in Taxes

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The gambling industry is hitting hard on industry firms. A growing number of jurisdictions are elevating pressure on licensed operators by rolling out stricter rules and imposing higher taxes as part of the efforts to tackle illegal gambling. Amid mounting pressure, Malta quietly cultivated a reputation as the “Holy Grail” for gambling firms. For more […]

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Gaming Titans Are Relocating to Malta to Save Millions in Taxes

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The gambling industry is hitting hard on industry firms. A growing number of jurisdictions are elevating pressure on licensed operators by rolling out stricter rules and imposing higher taxes as part of the efforts to tackle illegal gambling. Amid mounting pressure, Malta quietly cultivated a reputation as the “Holy Grail” for gambling firms. For more […]

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Gaming Titans Are Relocating to Malta to Save Millions in Taxes

The gambling industry is hitting hard on industry firms. A growing number of jurisdictions are elevating pressure on licensed operators by rolling out stricter rules and imposing higher taxes as part of the efforts to tackle illegal gambling. Amid mounting pressure, Malta quietly cultivated a reputation as the “Holy Grail” for gambling firms. For more […]

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HIPTHER Confirms Removal of EuropeanGaming.eu from Its Portfolio

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HIPTHER today reveals a strategic enhancement to its media portfolio. Starting January 2026, EuropeanGaming.eu will no longer be included in the HIPTHER portfolio. This update comes after a finalized deal regarding the EuropeanGaming.eu domain. Consistent with best practices and contractual requirements, no additional information about the transaction will be revealed. Notably, HIPTHER wants to directly […]

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Betfred brothers stand out for UK taxes – but will this repeat in 2027?

Fred and Paul Done, founders of UK betting giant Betfred, have topped The Sunday Times tax list for 2025 for the first time, alongside another familiar name. The brothers paid £400m in tax last year, nearly £70m more than the second highest taxpayer, Moscow-born trader and founder of XTX Markets, Alex Gerko. As well as […]

Provisions tabled to fast-track self-exclusion amendments in Romania

Romania’s regulator, ONJN, has asked the Ministry of Finance to take emergency measures and revamp the country’s self-exclusion framework. ONJN’s President, Vlad-Cristian Soare, announced that they’ve put forward a proposal for an emergency ordinance (OUG) to iron all current existing gaps in Romania’s gambling legislature regarding player safety. An OUG is usually reserved for extraordinary […]