Ritchie Torres prepares bill to restrict federal officials’ prediction-market trades
The proposal could impose new trading restrictions on federal officials using prediction markets.
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Tender
PlayCity receives bids from three operators for Ukrainian lottery licences
Applicants must plan for a shorter licence term and meet nationwide retail and operational requirements.
Colombia shifts online betting VAT from deposits to gross gaming revenue
Licensed operators’ VAT liability is now calculated on gross gaming revenue rather than deposits for 2026.
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.
Caixa draws Mega da Virada after delay, awarding R$1.09bn to six bets
The delayed draw and system-capacity figures are relevant to lottery operators planning high-volume events.
LOTERJ reports R$45 million in social investment for 2025
The reported allocation connects lottery profits with social programmes serving vulnerable communities.
PAGCOR sets monthly minimum fees for Philippine online operators from April 2026
Operators must pay the applicable minimum even when monthly GGR falls below the benchmark.
Tender
PlayCity lottery tender draws applications from all three Ukrainian operators
The tender could determine whether Ukraine’s three incumbent lottery operators retain licences and set the market’s licensing conditions.
Appointment
Star Entertainment confirms CFO and COO departures
Star must appoint a new CFO as it manages senior leadership changes.
Kambi supplies Pickwin with sportsbook technology in Mexico
The agreement gives Pickwin access to Kambi’s sportsbook and trading services for its Mexican business.
Colombia shifts online betting VAT base from deposits to GGR
The revised tax base changes how licensed online operators calculate Colombia’s 19% VAT.
Esplugues de Llobregat suspends new gambling venue permits for one year
Operators cannot open or expand gambling venues in Esplugues while the municipality reviews its planning rules.
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)
Tender
PlayCity says three lottery operators bid in Ukraine licensing competition
The competition will determine which operators receive interim licences under Ukraine’s current lottery framework.
Wynn Macau sets 2026 intellectual property fee cap at about US$150m
The cap sets the maximum 2026 fee payable by Wynn Macau under its continuing related-party licence arrangements.
Phantom partners with Kalshi to offer prediction markets through Solana wallet
The partnership links a Solana wallet with Kalshi event contracts, creating a direct distribution route for the markets.
Licence
J Consulting president cites differing TULPS licence processes across Italy
Differences in local licensing procedures can affect operators’ planning and the opening or continued operation of betting venues.
pre-seed
Rocket raises $1.5m pre-seed for prediction-market platform
The funding supports a platform combining prediction-market odds with continuous trading, a development relevant to the sector’s investors and operators.
Paullo council approves gambling-harm prevention charter for five municipalities
The shared charter sets prevention measures for five municipalities, including training, public campaigns and support for people stopping slot play.
Lombardy tax court backs margin-based betting tax criterion for Stanleybet
The rulings affect the tax basis applied to Stanleybet and the administration’s costs in the disputes.
Lombardy tax court rules betting tax should use Stanleybet’s margin
The ruling affects how tax is calculated for betting operators, including those operating outside Italy’s concession system.
Bulgaria's National Revenue Service investigates 3,890 hospitalised casino visitors
Hospitals may have to repay public health funds if investigations confirm that recorded stays were irregular.
SJM Resorts takes direct control of L’Arc Macau casino
The operational change shifts L’Arc Macau into SJM Resorts’ directly operated casino portfolio.
Appointment
GambleAware appoints Anna Hargrave ahead of planned March 2026 closure
The handover will shift responsibility for commissioning gambling harm treatment programmes from GambleAware to the NHS.
Colombia raises betting VAT rate to 19% from 5%
The higher VAT rate increases the tax applied to betting in Colombia from 1 January 2026.