Analysis
Explainers on regulation, market openings, operator economics, affiliate deals and compliance. Every figure comes from our data or from the regulator's own publications, and every piece links to its sources.
Gambling regulation in Finland explained: licences, regulator and what changes next
Finland shifts from the Veikkaus online monopoly to a licensed market for betting and casino games, with specific dates for operators.
The break-even wagering requirement: one formula every bonus team should know
Learn how the break-even wagering multiple links house edge to bonus cost, and how game weighting affects operator margins.
CPA or revenue share when 10% of players leave each month
Monthly churn rates determine if CPA or revenue share yields higher returns, with crossover points shifting based on retention.
Germany's 5.3% tax on stakes: why it can exceed a slot's entire gross gaming revenue
Germany taxes stakes directly, causing the levy to exceed operator revenue on high-return games like slots.
Malta's gaming tax from 1 October 2026: 15% for casino games, 10% for betting and poker
Malta adjusts gaming tax rates from October, distinguishing between casino games and other betting products for local revenue streams.
Brazil's betting tax rises from 12% to 15% of GGR by 2028: what it costs operators
Brazil's betting tax rises in yearly steps to the final rate, increasing operator costs by a quarter compared to the previous level.
The UK's remote gaming duty at 40%: what it takes out of an online casino's revenue
The UK's remote gaming duty on online casino revenue almost doubles: what the new rate takes out of revenue, bonuses and supplier margins.
Why accumulators earn sportsbooks so much more than single bets
Accumulators multiply bookmaker margins across legs, increasing hold significantly compared to single bets.
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