Italy government stalls retail gambling reform and concession plans
The delay leaves operators without a settled framework for future retail concessions and related tenders.
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Departure
Daniela Olímpio de Oliveira leaves Brazil betting policy post
The departure changes leadership of Brazil's betting subsecretary role effective from 1 August.
Brazil finance ministry drafts betting-platform restrictions, including five-second intervals
Operators may need to change platform features if the proposed restrictions are formally issued.
Brazil’s finance ministry announces proposed online betting requirements
Brazil's finance ministry announced rules addressing platform design and game recertification within 180 days.
Italy's government office rejects land-based gambling reform draft
The delay keeps Italy's retail licensing framework uncertain and postpones concession auctions projected to raise EUR1.8bn-2bn in fees.
Amsterdam court upholds withholding of Holland Casino RTP analyses
The ruling keeps the disputed RTP material from being fully disclosed under the information request.
Brazilian finance ministry prepares betting-platform restrictions
Licensed operators may need to change platform features and recertify online games under the planned rules.
Brazil SUS introduces remote care for gambling-related mental health problems
Regulators see SUS offering remote mental health appointments for people affected by betting and their families.
Austria submits draft gambling law for European Commission review
Regulators gain a three-month standstill to review Austria's draft against EU market rules.
Austria submits multi-licence gambling reform for EU review
Austria’s finance ministry submitted draft gambling reforms to the European Commission, starting a mandatory three-month standstill period.
Austria sends gambling bill to European Commission for review
Operators must wait for the review period to end before Austria can definitively adopt the proposed licensing reforms.
Serbian finance ministry opposes proposed betting venue distance rule
Ministry opposition signals new venue separation limits favouring established operators may not proceed.
Curaçao finance ministry investigates Random Consulting payments
The investigation examines consultancy payments reportedly made by Curaçao’s gambling regulator.
Brazil finance ministry opens more than 100 betting proceedings
Over 100 administrative proceedings subject licensed betting operators' market activity to scrutiny by Brazil's finance ministry.
Brazil self-exclusion list nears 800,000, psychiatrist tells Roda Viva
The uptake shows a federally run self-exclusion tool is becoming a mass channel for problem-gambling controls in Brazil's regulated market.
Penalty
Brazil’s finance ministry imposes R$11m in betting penalties
Penalties across most authorised betting businesses signal active enforcement risk for Brazilian operators.
Brazil finance minister backs tighter betting oversight and higher taxes
The proposals could affect operator reporting, taxation, customer access and advertising in Brazil.
Brazil finance official calls for tobacco-style regulation of sports betting
Operators face the prospect of heavier tax and regulatory treatment if Brazil's finance ministry pursues the tobacco-style approach Durigan outlined.
Brazil finance ministry opens consultation on revised betting authorisation rules
Operators and other contributors can submit views before Brazil finalises revised commercial authorisation requirements.
Bulgarian parliament rejects higher gambling tax and tighter advertising rules
Operators face no additional tax increase or advertising restrictions from the rejected proposals.
Colombia proposes tax reform bill keeping 19% VAT on online gambling
Operators in Colombia would keep paying 19% VAT on online gambling if lawmakers pass the revenue-raising bill.
Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry rejects further gambling advertising restrictions and tax rises
Investors should note Bulgaria's deputy finance minister rejected tighter gambling advertising limits and additional tax increases.
Brazil regulated bets draw 15.2m wagers in Q1 2026, ministry data shows
The figures give operators and investors a first-quarter gauge of regulated betting activity and revenue in Brazil's newly licensed market.
Brazil betting deposits rise nearly 300% during 2026 World Cup
The figures indicate how the tournament affected betting activity and deposits, while final totals are still being compiled.
Brazil creates group to publish betting authorisation records
The working group will identify and redact protected information before public disclosure of authorisation records.