The United Arab Emirates’ federal gaming regulator has signed an agreement with the financial watchdog for Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to coordinate supervision and exchange regulatory information as the country’s commercial gaming sector expands
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) and ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) establishes formal channels for supervisory coordination, policy dialogue, investigative assistance and regulatory information sharing. The authorities said the agreement would support the supervision of regulated entities while preserving their respective statutory...
Gallup Finds Decline in American Gambling Activity
Fewer Americans say they have participated in gambling activities during the past year compared with a decade ago, according to new Gallup research tracking changes in gambling behaviour across the country. The latest findings show that 45% of US adults reported taking part in at least one form of gambling in the previous 12 months, a significant decline from the 64% recorded in 2016. The results come from combined telephone surveys...
The Finnish Tax Administration has been told it can’t treat each spin as a taxable event
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has reportedly struck down the spin‑by‑spin tax applied to online slot games hosted outside the European Economic Area. According to the Helsinki-based business publication Taloustaito, the ruling means the Finnish Tax Administration must abandon its practice of treating every individual spin as a taxable event for operators. The original policy was targeted at operators based in...
SiGMA North America set to deliver millions to Mexico’s economy
When SiGMA North America debuts in Mexico City from 01 to 03 September 2026, it will do far more than bring together the world’s leading voices in gaming, technology and digital innovation. The inaugural summit is expected to generate a significant economic boost for Mexico, injecting an estimated MXN220 million (€10 million) in direct spending into the local economy while strengthening the country’s position as Latin America’s...
Lawrence Ho met Kazakhstan prime minister over tourism development
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho has met with Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to discuss potential cooperation in the country’s tourism infrastructure development, with a focus on the planned Alatau City project. The meeting, announced by the Press Service of the Government of Kazakhstan, also covered opportunities for investors to take part in projects within Alatau, a new city being developed...
