Brazil betting ban drives spam surge from illegal sites, users report
Operators and regulators face a harder enforcement task as blocked sites multiply and illegal platforms reach users directly through messaging apps.
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Italy's public gambling market reaches €164.6bn in 2025, EGP-FIPE says
The figures track declining land-based machine turnover alongside growth in Italy's overall public gambling market.
Brazil reports R$1.325bn in betting balances awaiting return
Operators and payment providers face scheduled duties to return bettors’ remaining balances.
Brazilian task force submits 13,241 illegal betting sites for blocking
Operators must provide customer account and balance details by 7 October to support refunds of funds held on their platforms.
PT campaign figures criticise betting ban after Brazil election first round
The reported internal dispute concerns a proposed prohibition that could affect betting operators and federal revenue.
Italy reports €4.724bn in gambling-related tax revenue for first eight months
Lower gambling-related tax receipts provide investors and operators with a signal about Italy’s market revenue.
Costa Rica tax authorities sanction 10 casinos for CRC361.5m
The sanctions put casino operators on notice of tax-compliance enforcement across Costa Rica.
Brazilian deputy seeks information on fixed-odds betting ban
The request could require the Finance Ministry to explain how the ban and related safeguards will be implemented.
Brazilian government sends 10,435 illegal betting sites for blocking
Operators and financial institutions face blocking action and the end of betting transactions under the prohibition.
Brazil sets 5 October deadline for bettors to withdraw R$1.4bn
Operators and payment providers face a withdrawal deadline and a defined timetable for returning remaining customer balances.
Brazil sets deadlines for former betting operators’ outstanding obligations
Former operators need to meet refund, financial and regulatory deadlines to close out their authorisations.
Brazil keeps betting secretariat active to combat illegal online activity
The secretariat’s continued operation affects oversight and enforcement arrangements for Brazil’s betting market.
ANJL and IBJR challenge Brazil’s betting ban as Fux considers injunction
A suspension could restore betting operations while the measure’s status is decided.
Czech Finance Ministry adds Kalshi to unauthorised gambling list
The listing requires Czech internet providers to restrict access to Kalshi, limiting the platform’s availability in the market.
Czech finance ministry lists Kalshi as an unauthorised online gambling site
The listing makes Kalshi subject to Czech measures against unauthorised online gambling sites.
Panama lottery submits bills to penalise clandestine sales and overpricing
The proposals could change penalties and the rules governing authorised lottery sales in Panama.
Brazilian ministries seek removal of 5,209 betting domains
The enforcement drive requires betting businesses and digital platforms to respond to domain, app and advertising removal measures.
AGU prepares to defend Brazil’s online betting restrictions at Supreme Court
The case could affect operators facing challenges to Brazil’s restrictions on online betting.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry reports no impact study before betting ban measure
The measure prohibits fixed-odds betting nationwide, while the ministry says it had no impact assessment for that policy.
Kyrgyzstan reports KGS443m in gambling tax revenue for January-August
The breakdown shows operators and regulators how tax receipts differed across gambling segments during the period.
Peru’s Chamber of Deputies revives bill to change online gambling tax
Operators could face a revised tax rate if the revived bill advances and becomes law.
Lula and Bolsonaro call for tighter restrictions on Brazil online gambling
The candidates’ proposals could affect the rules governing licensed betting and online casinos in Brazil.
Brazil finance ministry weighs betting secretariat's future amid proposed ban
A possible ban could affect the secretariat's remit and projected betting revenue allocated to government departments.
TikTok anticipates advertising revenue impact from possible Brazil betting restrictions
A possible advertising restriction could affect betting operators' access to social-media marketing in Brazil.
Lula weighs Brazil betting decree as draft reaches final review
The draft’s unresolved scope leaves operators uncertain about possible restrictions on advertising or online casino.