Casino Guardian – Latest United Kingdom Casino News

Key Moments: FEDBET warned on November 9 that up to 80% of Romania’s authorized slot venues could exit the market by the end of 2026 due to inaction by local authorities. By November 1, the number of authorized slot machines had fallen from 43,306 in March to 15,579; projections indicate a further drop to 9,096 by January 2027 unless councils intervene. FEDBET anticipates tot...

Key Moments: Prediction Markets Summit Europe convened in Gibraltar, drawing legal, compliance, and regulatory experts Gibraltar’s dedicated prediction market regulations took effect on July 13 under the Gambling Act 2025 Regulators from nine European countries have pledged coordinated action against unauthorized prediction market platforms Date Event 10 November Prediction M...

Key Moments: However, Ohio’s two online casino bills will not advance before the 136th General Assembly finishes next month. Meanwhile, Governor-elect Amy Acton expressed willingness to consider iGaming if state leaders institute proper regulatory and public health safeguards. Additionally, House Bill 298 proposed a 28% tax on online casino revenue through partnerships with e...

Key Moments: Lawmakers filed a new bill for the 2027 session to let Texas voters decide on legalizing casinos and sports betting. Specifically, House Joint Resolution 52 would amend the Texas Constitution to enable commercial gambling and sports wagering. In addition, the resolution caps the gaming tax at 15% and limits casinos to 10 locations statewide. Legislative Effort Mo...

Key Moments: Allwyn AG has urged the European Commission to examine Austria’s timeline for supervising its online gambling market, labeling the planned nine-month implementation period as extremely tight. The EU review period has been extended to 7 December, following commentary and a detailed opinion on Austria’s draft Gambling Act. The Finance Ministry anticipates 20 compan...