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This week's Casino Pulse covers a turbulent period for the UK online casino market, headlined by the government's launch of a £26 million Illegal Gambling Taskforce and Evolution AB's banned-markets scandal that wiped $3 billion from its market value. The 40% Remote Gaming Duty continues to reshape the bonus landscape, with 15 UK casinos now offering no-wagering bonuses — a figure expected to grow as operators adapt to tighter margins. LeoVegas earns this week's Casino Spotlight for its industry-leading 300-game live casino library spanning four providers, while PlayOJO retains the top overall rating at 4.6/5.
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