Italian MPs debate tax treatment of concessionaires’ responsible gambling campaigns
Italian MPs differed over tax treatment of responsible gambling campaigns under provisions affecting concessionaires' expenses.
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UKGC research calls for operator support beyond gambling information
Operators may need to consider how product design and information presentation support consumer decisions over time.
Indian Gaming Association opposes revised Clarity Act ahead of US Senate vote
The Indian Gaming Association seeks explicit safeguards against federal commodities law overriding state and tribal gaming laws.
MPES and DPES agree support for vulnerable online gambling consumers in Brazil
The agreement provides financially vulnerable online gambling consumers with support, legal representation and help renegotiating debts.
Dina Titus presses US tax committee for 100% gambling loss deduction
Restoring the deduction would allow gamblers to offset all gambling losses against winnings when calculating federal tax.
Argentine court upholds vehicle seizure in alleged illegal online betting case
The ruling maintains vehicle retention and approves transfer to the Supreme Court in an alleged illegal betting and laundering case.
Italian parliamentary dossier identifies unquantified fiscal gains from gambling concessionaires
The parliamentary assessment identifies positive fiscal effects from gambling concessionaires but leaves their value unquantified.
Congedo opposes tax advantages for prohibited gambling sponsorships in Italy
Congedo opposes tax advantages for prohibited gambling sponsorships as Italy’s Chamber of Deputies resumes consideration of DL 133/2026.
Bicchielli backs gambling sponsorship tax restrictions in Italian fuel decree debate
The proposed restrictions would deny gambling concessionaires deductions for prohibited sponsorship spending and treat certain investments as representation expenses.
Thailand weighs 0.01% gold transaction tax to trace illicit gambling funds
A gold-transaction levy would give Thai authorities a tracing tool aimed at laundering linked to illegal gambling, affecting operators and payment flows in the market.
Gespa reports underage sports-betting test purchases at Swiss lottery outlets
Gespa's test purchases found nearly half of participants could place a sports bet, showing unsatisfactory minor-protection implementation at lottery outlets.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
HGC recognises accredited laboratories for gambling-sector certifications
Laboratories and suppliers need eligible accreditation for their certifications to be accepted by the HGC.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Entain warns online gaming advertising competition risks regulatory backlash in New Zealand
Entain warned that an advertising battle in New Zealand’s regulated online gaming market could provoke a regulatory response.
Saverio Congedo addresses gambling sponsorship tax treatment in Italian parliamentary debate
Congedo’s position challenges tax advantages for prohibited gambling and betting sponsorships.
Ricciardi challenges Italy’s use of gambling resources to fund fuel measures
Ricciardi’s criticism brings parliamentary scrutiny to using gambling-related resources to finance fuel-price measures.
São Paulo football clubs meet to oppose betting advertising restrictions
A possible sports betting advertising ban puts promotional opportunities involving São Paulo football clubs at risk.
High Court limits Entain copyright claims in UK matched betting case
The ruling narrows Entain’s claims while leaving its trademark case against the matched betting businesses active.
Lula questions central bank over bettor’s 1,400 Pix transactions in Brazil
Lula’s questioning puts betting payments under scrutiny alongside existing government self-exclusion and mental health measures.
KSA chief urges European action against illegal betting networks
The KSA is arguing that cross-border enforcement is needed because national sanctions may not reach illegal operators or recover penalties.
Italian Chamber schedules fuel decree debate covering gambling concessionaires’ communication costs
Concessionaires’ communication spending would become representation expenses, while prohibited sponsorship expenditure would become non-deductible.
Tender
Chubut government maintains subsidies for former Casino de Esquel workers
The planned casino tender will require the next operator to rehire some dismissed staff.
Licence
AGCO registers BETER as an Ontario gaming supplier
AGCO registration allows BETER to supply sports and esports data and odds to licensed Ontario online gambling operators.
Tesco reports casino impersonation to UK fraud authorities
The case involves an unlicensed casino using a recognised retailer’s identity to attract British customers through Facebook advertising.
Conajzar coordinates Paraguay delegation for online gambling enforcement training
The training supports cross-border cooperation against unauthorised online gambling affecting Paraguay.
IGB proposes Illinois marketing ban lasting at least 12 months after self-exclusion
The proposal would restrict operators’ targeted marketing to former self-excluded players and bring video gaming terminals within the self-exclusion programme.