Brazil committee seeks further data as deputies debate fixed-odds betting ban
The proposed nationwide ban could change the rules for licensed betting operators if lawmakers advance the bill.
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Brazilian lawmakers file bills to ban sports betting advertising
The proposals could restrict operators’ advertising, sponsorship and product offerings if enacted.
Brazilian lawmakers debate betting impacts as officials call for tighter measures
The hearing could shape debate over stricter betting rules and consumer-health measures in Brazil.
Brazilian congressional committee schedules public hearing on betting impacts
The hearing brings government, consumer and labour representatives into discussion of betting’s economic and public-health effects.
Brazilian committee approves bill requiring banks to monitor illegal betting payments
If enacted, the proposal would place monitoring and reporting duties on financial and payment firms handling betting transactions.
Italy’s Chamber dossier identifies five outstanding gaming measures
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over implementation of gaming rules and the operating framework for a newly approved lottery game.
Brazilian lawmakers propose tighter controls on online betting
The proposals could change licensing, marketing and product rules for operators in Brazil.
Italy gender-budget report records youth gambling participation at 57.2% in 2024
The reported youth participation figures provide policymakers with data relevant to gambling policy and prevention.
Italian finance committee chair calls for regulated gambling market
The committee chair’s call signals support for a regulated gambling market in Italy.
Italy says AGCM sees no competition concerns in AWP and VLT concessions
The treatment of AWP authorisations and VLT rights in market shares could shape Italy’s land-based sector reform.
Brazilian committee debates tax collection from betting operators
The discussion could affect oversight of betting operators’ tax reporting and the collection of public revenue.
De Bertoldi warns online gaming changes could reduce Italian tax revenue
The warning puts potential tax losses from online migration into debate ahead of Italy’s land-based gaming reform.
Brazilian deputies approve gambling care policy proposal
The proposal could establish coordinated national support for people and families affected by gambling.
Marco Osnato says Italy aims to update rules for physical gambling
Rule changes may reshape physical gambling operations while requiring citizen protection and crime prevention.
Italian Democratic Party lawmakers seek gaming-network reform and fewer venues
The proposals could change venue numbers, operating rules and consumer protections for Italy’s land-based gaming sector.
Brazilian study counts 231 online betting bills, with 14 addressing health
The findings show the distribution of legislative attention to betting rules and health-related harm prevention in Brazil.
Serie A president says Italy’s betting-ad ban reduced club revenues
The claim concerns the effect of Italy’s gambling marketing restrictions on clubs’ commercial revenues.
PD says government lags on physical gambling network reform in Italy
Operators face continued uncertainty where national gambling rules intersect with regional and municipal restrictions.
Brazilian committee approves lottery revenue shares for athlete groups
The proposal would redirect part of federal lottery proceeds to athlete organisations if it becomes law.
Brazilian Chamber approves urgency for gambling addiction assistance bill
If enacted, the proposal would set out care, monitoring and funding obligations relevant to betting platforms.
PT lawmakers propose banning gambling, advertising and related transactions in Brazil
A ban could affect operators’ ability to provide betting services, advertise and process related transactions in Brazil.
Brazilian lawmakers ask Apple to list authorised betting apps
The request seeks wider app-store access for authorised operators as lawmakers address illegal betting and fraud.
Comaroli bill proposes extending gambling-advertising ban to radio and TV
If enacted, the proposal would extend restrictions on gambling advertising across radio and television.
Brazil security PEC would direct 30% of betting tax revenue to public safety fund
The proposal could direct part of sports betting tax receipts to public safety projects if approved by the Senate.
Brazilian lower house approves security bill allocating 30% of betting revenue to fund
The proposal would direct a share of betting revenue to public security while leaving the sector’s tax rates unchanged.