AGCO reports Ontario igaming compliance priorities for 2024–2025
Operators face regulatory scrutiny of player protection, bonus offers, betting integrity and money-laundering safeguards.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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AGCO sets four priorities in its 2025–2028 strategic plan
The plan sets the AGCO's stated priorities for regulating Ontario's gaming market and other sectors over three years.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Iowa department proposes bill expanding gambling regulator’s enforcement powers
If enacted, the bill would extend the commission’s enforcement reach to unlicensed gambling platforms, including sweepstakes operators.
Lankford opposes restoring full US gambling-loss tax deductions
The proposed deduction change could affect the tax treatment of gambling winnings and losses for operators' customers.
Lula approves Brazil gambling tax increase to 15% by 2028
Licensed operators face rising GGR tax rates and social security allocations, affecting their obligations through 2028.
Ritchie Torres drafts bill to restrict officials’ prediction-market trading
If enacted, the proposal would constrain prediction-market trading by federal officials with non-public information.
Brazil raises licensed gambling tax to 15% by 2028
Operators face rising tax rates and social-security contributions, while some businesses serving unauthorised betting may incur joint tax liability.
Ritchie Torres prepares bill to restrict federal officials’ prediction-market trades
The proposal could impose new trading restrictions on federal officials using prediction markets.
AGCO warns Ontario private karaoke bars of stricter enforcement over alcohol violations
Licensed karaoke bars face increased oversight and potentially stronger penalties for persistent alcohol-law violations.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO intensifies monitoring of private room karaoke bars over liquor violations
Karaoke bars' violation rate is nearly double other licensed establishments, prompting increased monitoring and stronger enforcement.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
ANJ and Brut release video on voluntary gambling ban
88,000 people are registered on the voluntary exclusion file, up 25% over the past two years.
Source: ANJ (France)
Ritchie Torres plans bill restricting federal workers' prediction-market trades
The proposal could impose new trading restrictions on prediction-market platforms and eligible federal officials if enacted.
Ontario amends alcohol rules for grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques
Licensed grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques may now advertise and sell alcohol online alongside other products.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Cloudflare agrees to support Indonesia’s action against illegal gambling sites
The commitment could affect how illegal gambling sites using Cloudflare infrastructure are reported and addressed in Indonesia.
DraftKings reports Toronto Blue Jays led Ontario sports betting handle in 2025
The rankings offer DraftKings and other operators evidence of which teams and players attracted Ontario betting activity.
Crown Melbourne workers strike over rejected contract offer
The dispute affects staffing costs and labour relations at Crown Melbourne, while temporary workers maintained casino operations.
Valencia orders online filing for gambling tax returns
The order sets the filing channel for specified gambling tax returns in Valencia.
Licence
AGCO issues Ontario racetrack licences for 2026 racing
The licences determine which named racetrack associations are approved to operate in the upcoming period.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ensler says he would advance Alabama gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
Ensler’s proposed push could bring gambling legislation, including a lottery, back into Alabama’s debate.
Brazil enacts law raising betting tax to 15% by 2028
Betting operators face a phased tax increase, while payment providers must act on formal notices about unauthorised operators.
iGaming Ontario targets 2026 launch for province-wide self-exclusion system
The system is intended to let players exclude themselves across participating online gambling operators through one process.
Better Collective launches PickLabs on RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs
PickLabs adds player-prop analysis using models, simulations, market data and expert input to Better Collective’s platforms.
Seven European regulators coordinate action against offshore gambling
The agreement could shape cross-border information sharing and enforcement affecting operators serving these seven markets.
Florida lawmakers file bill to end racetracks’ live-racing requirement
The proposal could change the conditions under which Florida racetracks operate gambling businesses and affect the state’s racing sector.
Licence
Loterj completes technical review of 116 VLTs planned for Rio venue
Operators face uncertainty because state review supports a possible VLT installation while the city maintains a ban and halted construction.