Betting firms are headed for tougher times next year as MPs intensify efforts to tighten rules of their operations in the country. Such a tax would have to be paid to the Gaming Authority – to be run by a board, which will also approve every gaming advertisement. Lawmakers have further proposed that the Gaming Authority be given powers to prosecute any offences related to betting. “The proposed committee will ensure there is an expeditious resolution of disputes. In what may be the relief for the firms, the committee has proposed to reduce license fees charged on betting firms – mostly by half.

Source: The Star December 30, 2019 02:15 UTC