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iGaming industry news directly from Operators, Affiliates, B2B platforms. Industry updates about Casino and Sportsbook Affiliates and Operators.

Chicago
Chicago to raise sports betting tax by 10.25% in 2026 The Chicago City Council has passed the city’s 2026 budget plan, which will include a 10.25% tax on gambling revenue and is
chicago sets 10.25% sports betting tax in 2026
Crypto.com
Crypto.com stops offering event contracts in 9 US states After various enforcement actions and investigations, Crypto.com has stopped offering sports event contracts in 9 U.S. states. The company has confirmed that
crypto.com stops offering event contracts in 9 us states 2
Bulgaria
Bulgaria creates AML task force to exit FATF grey list Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has announced that the government is creating a specialized task force to fight against money laundering crimes
bulgaria creates task force against money laundering
Rank Group
Rank Group’s Spanish operations hit with €7.1M payment fraud Owner of Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo, Rank Group, revealed the company is facing major financial difficulties after a €7.1 million payment
rank group’s spanish operations hit with €7.1m payment fraud
Argentina
Argentina freezes €4.1M linked to illegal gambling network A federal judge in Argentina has frozen Roberto Javier Zuco’s assets worth €4.1 million, as Zuco is alleged to be the mastermind
Argentina freezes €4.1M linked to illegal gambling network
Brazil
Kalshi to offer prediction market in Brazil in 2026 Co-founder of prediction market platform Kalshi, Luana Lopes Lara, announced that the company is looking for possible expansion opportunities into Brazil in
kalshi to offer prediction market in brazil in 2026
New Zealand
New Zealand bans credit card deposits on iGaming platforms The new Online Casino Gambling Bill proposed in New Zealand aims to ban credit card deposits at online casinos or betting sites
new zealand to ban credit card deposits in online casinos
Florida
Florida seizes over 200 illegal gaming machines The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has conducted enforcement action against three businesses in northeast Florida and seized more than 230 illegal
over 200 illegal gaming machines seized in florida