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Tanzania’s new betting tax risks widening the offshore gap

Tanzania’s new 5% excise duty on gambling stakes takes effect on July 1. Blask data shows the licensed market still dominates, led by BetPawa, but offshore demand is growing faster and could gain more ground as player-facing costs rise.

US gaming industry urges Senate to ban sports prediction markets

US gambling associations, tribal groups and unions are pushing Congress to block sports prediction markets through the CLARITY Act, arguing that Kalshi and Polymarket use federal financial oversight to compete with licensed sportsbooks without state or tribal betting licences.

Rainbet becomes the first official sponsor of the Slots section on Kick

The deal strengthens Rainbet’s position as one the most visible crypto casino brand in creator-driven markets — a status already recorded by search data before any official announcement. Rainbet announced on X that it has become the first official sponsor of the Slots category on Kick. Unlike a standard influencer contract, the deal is an […]

South Korea pays citizens to report illegal bookmakers ahead of World Cup 2026

South Korea will pay citizens up to KRW 600K ($436) to report illegal betting sites before the 2026 World Cup. Blask data shows offshore brands already hold 83% of search demand. The payment and data collection program will run until July 31. During this period, citizens and industry participants can report illegal sites through the […]

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