DGC reopens Casino Parque Hotel in Uruguay following US$650,000 investment
DGC assumes administration of the reopened casino following investment in machines, equipment and other assets.
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Italy’s MEF reports 8.4% fall in gaming tax revenue in first half of 2026
The tax decline reflects demand shifting from physical machines to lower-taxed online and remote skill-based gaming.
Italy's finance ministry reports gambling tax receipts down 6.2%
The ministry's figures indicate a decline in gambling tax receipts and a possible shift in demand towards online products.
Cuoasec proposes online gambling framework linking licences to physical casinos in Uruguay
The proposal would reserve online operations for physical casino licensees while requiring self-exclusion and addiction prevention funding.
Italy’s finance ministry targets stronger gaming tax controls in 2027
The directive signals that gaming operators may face greater tax-control and revenue-recovery focus in 2027.
Uruguay's finance ministry takes over Casino Parque Hotel from Montevideo
The change transfers responsibility for the casino from the municipal to the national level, with a stated annual saving estimate.
Giorgetti prioritises tax reform and stronger gaming controls for 2027
Operators face unresolved national rules for land-based gambling alongside planned stronger controls and revenue recovery.
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Maldonado says national government decides on Casino Cipriani relocation
The prospective casino relocation depends on national approval, not the municipality’s building authorisation.
Uruguay’s MEF takes over Casino Parque Hotel management in September
The management transfer and employee departures mark an operational transition, with reopening dates still tentative.
Panama extends 7% ITBMS to digital services supplied from abroad
Digital gambling services supplied from abroad may face registration and tax-collection obligations in Panama.
Panama outlines priorities for FATF’s fifth mutual evaluation round
The evaluation’s effectiveness tests will require coordinated preparation across Panama’s public and private sectors.
Italy government stalls retail gambling reform and concession plans
The delay leaves operators without a settled framework for future retail concessions and related tenders.
Sri Lanka blocks 24 unlicensed gambling sites, including Stake and bet365
Operators targeting Sri Lanka without a local licence now face access blocks, raising compliance costs for unlicensed market entry.
Sri Lanka blocks 24 gambling websites accused of operating without licences
The blocks may cut unlicensed gambling sites off from Sri Lankan users, and authorities warn against using them.
Sri Lanka orders telecoms to block 24 unlicensed gambling websites
Online gambling providers in Sri Lanka risk unlawful activity and blocked access if they operate or promote services without a valid licence.
Italy's government office rejects land-based gambling reform draft
The delay keeps Italy's retail licensing framework uncertain and postpones concession auctions projected to raise EUR1.8bn-2bn in fees.
Thailand blocks more than 55,000 gambling-related URLs
Operators should note Thailand blocked over 55,000 gambling web addresses under court directives during World Cup enforcement.
Italy’s MEF sets national lottery rules with prizes up to €20m
Lottery operators and authorised account providers must accommodate digital tickets under the new national framework.
MEF reports €3.07bn in Italian gaming tax revenue through May
The figures give operators and investors a measure of gaming tax receipts and their year-on-year movement in Italy.
Thailand ministry blocks 12,671 URLs linked to gambling and piracy
The figures show the scale of recent blocking activity and the split between court orders and platform cooperation.
Rome appeals court upholds bank’s duty to report suspicious casino-linked transactions
Banks handling casino-linked funds must make their own assessment of suspicious activity, even when the casino also has reporting duties.
Armenia's Ministry of Economy revokes Shangri La Casino permit
The revocation requires the casino to halt operations while its operator considers an appeal.
Italy rules out changing retail gambling distance limits in reform decree
Operators planning retail locations and prospective tender participants face unchanged distance rules under the stated government position.
Thailand blocks 13,888 gambling links during World Cup enforcement
Operators and platforms face active removal measures targeting illegal gambling content in Thailand.
Italy’s finance ministry confirms 2026 national lottery decree
Lottery operators can use the decree to prepare for the later formal announcement and associated broadcasts.