DRC Finance Ministry reasserts exclusive gambling oversight and tax authority
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Brazil’s government prepares provisional measure to restrict betting
Potential segment bans could restrict sports betting and online casino operators’ activities in Brazil.
Lula meets groups critical of betting at presidential palace
Lula’s meeting and comments signal possible decisions affecting online betting, while regulated-industry associations were not represented.
Cuoasec proposes online gambling framework linking licences to physical casinos in Uruguay
The proposal would reserve online operations for physical casino licensees while requiring self-exclusion and addiction prevention funding.
Licence
Brazil finance ministry sets fast-track betting authorisation for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The temporary licence is limited to eligible FIFA partners and tournament betting, making eligibility and operating restrictions central to applicants.
Fine
Brazil’s Finance Ministry fines Pixbet R$814,567.44
The notice gives Pixbet a 10-day window to pay or appeal before the debt may proceed to collection.
Italy’s finance ministry targets stronger gaming tax controls in 2027
The directive signals that gaming operators may face greater tax-control and revenue-recovery focus in 2027.
Uruguay's finance ministry takes over Casino Parque Hotel from Montevideo
The change transfers responsibility for the casino from the municipal to the national level, with a stated annual saving estimate.
Lula confirms plans for ministry financed by betting revenue in Brazil
Establishing the planned Ministry of Public Security depends on betting-company revenue.
Malaysia denies issuing new gambling licences as Federal Court rejects Kedah appeal bid
The Federal Court refused Kedah permission to appeal betting and lottery licence renewal rulings, leaving those rulings standing.
Brazil health ministry reports 291 responses on betting platform legality
The figures provide regulators and operators with reported data on the platform status of people seeking betting-related support.
Brazil considers restrictions on betting platform design
Operators face potential restrictions on website and app features encouraging excessive play, with scope and timing unspecified.
Kristen Michal orders review of Estonia’s online casino tax cut
The review puts further tax reductions for licensed online casino operators in question as gambling tax receipts fall.
Receita Federal and MPF launch investigation into Brazilian betting group's financial activities
Betting businesses face scrutiny as Brazilian authorities investigate suspected tax evasion, illicit currency transfers and money laundering.
Malaysia Finance Ministry denies issuing new gambling licences
The ministry’s position clarifies that federal licensing and outlet numbers have not expanded.
Malaysia says Madani government issued no new gambling licences
Operators can note that the ministry says existing licences remain in place and special lottery draws have been reduced.
Brazil finance minister signals rules on betting platform design
New design rules could require betting operators to change how their platforms are built.
Licence
Maldonado says national government decides on Casino Cipriani relocation
The prospective casino relocation depends on national approval, not the municipality’s building authorisation.
Brazil finance minister outlines restrictions as 6.2 million betting users are blocked
Operators face a large pool of people excluded from regulated betting under government measures and voluntary self-exclusion.
Uruguay’s MEF takes over Casino Parque Hotel management in September
The management transfer and employee departures mark an operational transition, with reopening dates still tentative.
Brazilian rules require betting operators to track customer funds and activity
The cited controls shape operators’ customer-identification, payment-monitoring and anti-money-laundering obligations in Brazil.
Panama extends 7% ITBMS to digital services supplied from abroad
Digital gambling services supplied from abroad may face registration and tax-collection obligations in Panama.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry suspends betting firms over reporting failures
Operators must maintain timely Sigap reporting to avoid suspension from accepting new bets.
Finance Ministry data put Brazil betting deposits above R$220bn in 2025
Operators and investors can assess deposits exceeding R$220bn into Brazil’s authorised betting platforms in 2025 using Finance Ministry data.
Brazil’s finance ministry attributes falling betting alerts to reporting changes
Regulators cannot treat fewer direct notifications as evidence of reduced illegal or suspicious betting activity following information-sharing changes.