Brazilian authorities seek information on Polymarket election markets
Authorities are assessing enforcement measures against election-related prediction markets while the platform remains blocked in Brazil.
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BLIK payment blocks precede 20.6% rise in Poland iGaming search demand
The figures offer operators and regulators a measure of search attention around payment blocks, not betting flows.
Italy’s MEF weighs gambling levies for 2027 budget
Operators may face changes to concession terms and fees if the proposals enter the 2027 Budget Law.
Brazilian government debates online betting restrictions and R$12bn tax impact
Any restrictions could affect regulated operators and the tax revenue attributed to Brazil’s betting market.
Italy reports more than €3.5bn in gambling tax receipts for January-July
The figures give operators and investors a view of gambling’s reported contribution to Italy’s state revenue.
Brazilian government weighs betting ban as finance officials warn of R$12bn revenue loss
A ban could affect betting operators and sponsorship arrangements, while the government weighs the reported fiscal impact.
Brazil’s SPA requires prior approval for changes to federal lottery rules
Caixa must obtain prior approval before changing rules for the covered federal lottery games.
Lula reiterates aim to end betting in Brazil, but no decision is taken
Investors and operators face uncertainty because Brazil is discussing tougher betting measures but has made no decision.
Lithuania's Finance Ministry blocks proposed gambling and lottery tax increases
Operators avoid the proposed higher tax rates, while the lottery tax allocation may change without altering its total rate.
Brazil government weighs provisional measure on betting restrictions
Any proposed restrictions could change the permitted products and operating conditions for Brazil’s regulated betting market.
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Chile’s finance ministry opens search for casinos superintendent
The appointment will lead the casino regulator as it is tasked with proposing updates to the gambling regulatory model.
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Chile seeks new head of casino regulator by 28 September
The appointment will put a new leader in charge of the SCJ as Chile considers gambling-market regulatory changes.
Brazil’s AGU studies possible action against Polymarket over election betting
The review could lead to further enforcement steps concerning prediction-market betting in Brazil.
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Mariana Piccoli Lins Cavalcanti takes SPA sanctioning role in Brazil
The appointment places Mariana Piccoli Lins Cavalcanti in SPA’s undersecretary role for sanctioning action in Brazil.
Ministry of Finance tightens financial controls on unregulated betting
Financial institutions face operational requirements to restrict transactions associated with irregular betting activity.
Italy’s MEF targets stronger gambling checks and revenue recovery for 2027
The planned checks affect concessionaires and PVRs while litigation over the PVR register and rules remains pending.
Lula says Brazil will soon decide on betting-site operations
A forthcoming government decision could affect oversight and operating conditions for betting platforms in Brazil.
Lula promises government action on online betting in Brazil
The Ministry of Finance’s planned enforcement intensification accompanies Lula’s promise of government action on online betting.
Italy’s MEF reports 8.4% fall in gaming tax revenue in first half of 2026
The tax decline reflects demand shifting from physical machines to lower-taxed online and remote skill-based gaming.
Brazil government considers emergency gambling decree, including online casino restrictions
A decree could quickly change the operating conditions for licensed betting companies in Brazil, including online casinos.
Brazil report disputes Bradesco BBI estimates of betting GGR
Conflicting GGR figures complicate investor and operator assessments of Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Bahia prosecutor sues three firms over payments for illegal betting platforms
The case may affect payment firms serving betting platforms and the controls required for those transactions.
Chilean lawmakers seek withdrawal of online betting VAT collection measure
Online betting platforms face VAT collection that SII says does not legitimise their activities, while deputies seek withdrawal.
Chilean senators propose licensing and tax framework for online betting
Operators could face licensing, advertising restrictions, user protection and financial controls, with tax amendments still required from the Finance Ministry.
Italy's finance ministry reports gambling tax receipts down 6.2%
The ministry's figures indicate a decline in gambling tax receipts and a possible shift in demand towards online products.