Senator seeks full Senate vote on proposed bets tax increase in Brazil
A plenary vote could delay the bill's progress and leave the proposed tax treatment of betting companies unsettled.
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Feira de Santana mayor proposes municipal lottery for public services
If approved, the proposal would create a municipal lottery market and assign its oversight to the city's finance department.
ADM approves Gioca Più Tombola Classic interface for online and mobile play
The approval enables the specified interface versions to be used with the named instant lottery.
Hard Rock Bet launches Michigan online sportsbook and casino with Hannahville
The launch adds a new sportsbook and casino platform provider for Michigan operators and customers.
Italian MP de Bertoldi urges rapid gambling-sector reorganisation
A sector reorganisation could affect Italian gambling businesses and efforts to address illegal gambling.
Sistema Gioco Italia president Parlati urges industry role in sector reorganisation
The proposed industry involvement could shape Italy’s future gambling rules and their implementation.
STS-Fit president urges rapid Italian gambling-sector reform
Operators need to understand the reform call and the concern over declining sector revenue.
AGIC president calls for tougher Italian gambling rules and sanctions
The association’s call could shape debate over rules and enforcement affecting Italy’s gambling businesses.
Appointment
Ecija appoints Xavi Muñoz to lead its Barcelona office
The appointment gives gaming businesses a named senior contact at Ecija’s Barcelona office.
Bolivia’s President proposes ending taxes on games of chance
If Parliament approves the proposal, gambling operators in Bolivia would no longer pay the taxes covered by the measure.
Acquisition
Accel subsidiary acquires Dynasty Games route assets in Nevada
Accel adds Northern Nevada locations and terminals, but two more locations remain subject to regulatory approval.
Brazilian Senate committee approves higher betting tax rates from 2026
Operators would face higher contributions on betting revenue if the bill becomes law.
Bolivia’s president proposes abolishing gambling tax
Removing the gambling tax would change the tax obligations of operators in Bolivia if Parliament approves the bill.
Pennacchio renews New Jersey racino call after New York casino recommendations
The proposal could change whether New Jersey racetracks may offer slots as New York advances three casino applications.
ASA orders Betway to remove Facebook advert featuring Lewis Hamilton
The ruling gives betting operators a specific restriction on using Hamilton in social media advertising accessible to under-18s.
Cactus Gaming legal executive outlines requirements for Brazil’s betting-exclusion API
The API’s requirements could affect operators’ onboarding, data governance and checks on barred users.
Brazilian committee advances bill to raise betting GGR contribution to 18% by 2028
The proposed tax increases would change the contribution burden for licensed betting operators in Brazil.
Brazil requires betting platforms to exclude social-benefit recipients
Operators must apply recurring CPF checks and close accounts linked to identified benefit recipients within the prescribed period.
Mexico’s government challenges ruling allowing Grupo Salinas casinos to reopen
The appeal leaves the casinos’ reopening subject to further judicial review.
CDA MP questions Dutch government over growth in illegal gambling
The questions could shape Dutch enforcement and policy affecting licensed operators and protections for players.
Brazilian Senate committee approves 18% GGR tax rate
Operators may face a higher tax rate if the bill advances and becomes law.
Brazilian betting operators estimate beneficiary ban could remove 20% of users
The reported estimate signals a potential change in the eligible customer base for regulated betting operators in Brazil.
Mexican prosecutors seek Raúl Rocha Cantú over alleged trafficking network
The case puts a casino-sector figure under scrutiny over alleged links to trafficking and criminal organisations.
South Africa’s NGB urges provincial authorities to address gambling advertising
Provincial licensing authorities are being asked to address advertising compliance across South Africa’s gambling sector.
Konami Gaming supplies SYNKROS system to Happy Valley Casino
Happy Valley’s planned casino selects its management system ahead of its scheduled opening.