Peruvian lawmaker proposes raising online betting consumption tax to 5%
If enacted, the proposal would raise the tax rate operators face on each covered wager from 1% to 5%.
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Reports
Norte de Santander launches campaign against illegal gambling
The campaign informs residents and prospective raffle organisers about authorisation requirements and the stated charge.
ANJL says Brazil’s betting ban leaves 30,282 illegal links accessible
The figures and implementation concerns bear on how regulators address illegal gambling while authorised sites are blocked.
Nevada Gaming Control Board revises 10 gaming technology standards
Operators and suppliers can comment on the proposed requirements before the planned 2027 implementation.
Córdoba Lottery partners with Pro Arte on gambling safeguards
The agreement will extend betting-site filters and underage-access prevention measures to the foundation’s networks and cultural activities.
Brazilian clubs protest proposed online gambling ban ahead of 2026 election
The measure could affect clubs’ sponsorship income and the regulated market’s access to users.
Licence
Zitro Digital renews Malta supplier licence until 2036
Zitro Digital’s renewal maintains its authorisation to supply online gaming products under its MGA licence until 2036.
New Zealand to review online casino community funding after two years
The policy would direct part of offshore online casino duty to community grants.
Flutter expects UK market share gains as gaming tax pressures smaller operators
Flutter expects its scale to support market share gains, while the tax increase adds £500m in expected costs from next year.
Italian Democratic Party MPs question approval of six online instant lotteries
The parliamentary question puts the authorisation of six online lotteries under scrutiny and seeks a government response.
Senate adviser calls for rapid measures to protect Italy's gambling businesses and players
Tax stability, institutional participation and local oversight remain policy priorities for Italy’s gambling businesses and players.
Italian MP calls for national gambling rules at Forum Acadi
National rules could reduce regulatory fragmentation and support the legal market’s role in countering illegal gambling.
Global Starnet executive says 662 Italian municipalities lost legal retail gambling access
The reported decline in municipal access and venue openings informs debate over territorial rules for land-based gambling.
Loiero calls for physical-gambling extensions and tax changes in Italy
Concessionaires may face changes to extension terms and taxation if the proposals are adopted.
ADM extends online gambling transition timetable to 15 February 2027
The phased timetable gives concessionaires and suppliers more time to complete system certification while maintaining the transition’s staged requirements.
Brazil reports R$1.325bn in betting balances awaiting return
Operators and payment providers face scheduled duties to return bettors’ remaining balances.
Financial police raid illegal poker game in Vienna flat
A cheated player’s police report led authorities to uncover an illegal poker game in a Vienna flat.
Brazil’s election leaves licensed betting ban’s future uncertain
The ban and uncertainty over its reversal may affect licensed operators’ ability to recover their investments in Brazil.
Van Bruggen says KSA can enforce casino identity check requirements
Casino operators face enforcement action if they fail to meet identity check requirements intended to prevent access by Cruks registrants.
Council of State upholds Italy’s €100 weekly top-up cap and overturns device ban
The ruling retains payment restrictions at PVR outlets while removing the blanket prohibition on internet-connected devices.
Acquisition
EKG analyst says prediction market advertising raises sportsbook acquisition costs
Allen says sportsbooks face higher acquisition costs and longer payback periods, or fewer customers if they maintain spending limits.
Hard Rock Bet sponsors $5m slots tournament across four markets
The event links online casino play with a live final and a $5 million prize pool across four markets.
Brazil orders banks to return R$1.325bn in betting account balances
Operators and banks must complete customer repayments under the closure timetable, while illegal-market enforcement continues.
EEEP sets out Greek gambling licensing and blacklist rules
Licensed operators and payment providers must account for the EEEP’s stated consequences for sites placed on its blacklist.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
UAFE will deploy Palantir platform to monitor Ecuador sports-betting transactions
Operators will need to account for enhanced transaction monitoring alongside existing compliance requirements.