Italian government consolidates decrees while retaining gaming tax rules
Gaming concessionaires face tax-deductibility limits for responsible-gambling communications and disallowed deductions for specified sponsorship costs.
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Reports
Italian appeal court ends company’s joint liability after gaming-violation subject dies
The ruling affects whether gaming companies remain liable for administrative penalties after an alleged offender dies.
Brazil’s Senate approves bill changing lottery transfers to CBC
The bill would change the transfer of lottery funds to the CBC, subject to presidential sanction.
Italian government proposes moving gaming-advertising tax rules into conversion bill
If enacted, the proposed changes would alter the tax treatment of specified communications and promotional costs for gambling operators.
Entain urges 10 English football clubs to end deals with unlicensed gambling operators
The appeal puts clubs’ sponsorship agreements with operators lacking UK licences under scrutiny as the government consults on their legality.
Licence
Zitro secures gaming supplier licence in UAE
Zitro’s UAE gaming vendor licence permits it to supply gaming products to operators licensed there.
Clairvest reportedly pursues MGM Springfield operating rights in Massachusetts
A possible transfer of the casino’s operating rights remains contingent on local approval and resolution of the host-agreement dispute.
Brazil government considers immediate restrictions on online betting and casinos
Operators may face new restrictions, but the proposed scope and legislative status remain unsettled.
Acquisition
Rokker acquires remaining stake in Pretty Technical and appoints new CEO
Rokker now owns Pretty Technical fully, with Emma Blaylock leading the combined supplier and Andy Rogers remaining involved.
Licence
Games Global obtains Alberta licence to operate
Games Global’s Alberta licence lets its partners offer the company’s games in the province’s regulated market.
Licence
Enjoy requests surrender of Los Ángeles casino licence in Chile
Enjoy’s requested Los Ángeles permit surrender requires assessment and a decision by the SCJ’s council, despite shareholder approval.
Appointment
Big.bet.br appoints Eduardo Luqueze as COO in Brazil
The appointment places an operations executive at the helm of Big.bet.br as Brazil implements its regulated market.
Betterment survey finds 52% of Gen Z investors divert investment money to sports betting
Investors can assess surveyed Gen Z investors’ diversion of investment money into sports betting and inclusion of wagering in financial strategies.
Hokkaido survey finds two overseas operators interested in potential casino resort
Two overseas operators’ interest gives the prefecture evidence of potential participation in a Hokkaido casino resort.
Brazil weighs online casino prohibition under proposed betting restrictions
A prohibition could remove online casino products from Brazil’s regulated market, while a provisional measure could require operators to adjust immediately.
Holland Casino acknowledges shortcomings after Eindhoven identity check attempt
Holland Casino’s acknowledged shortcomings highlight identity-check issues following attempted entry using someone else’s driving licence at its Eindhoven venue.
Fincord estimates illegal online gambling generated $50bn worldwide in 2025
The reported scale and targeting of self-excluded users are relevant to enforcement and consumer-protection responses in the UK.
PhilWeb group agrees nearly PHP4.23bn investment in JKS Tech Solutions
PhilWeb and PhilWeb Capital commit nearly PHP4.23bn to JKS Tech Solutions, a regulator-accredited gaming systems provider.
Buenos Aires province applies 2% tax to online slot winnings
The withholding changes the tax treatment and reporting obligations for seven licensed online platforms in Buenos Aires province.
Lotería Chaqueña adopts ALEA commercial communications code in Argentina
The code establishes advertising expectations, including safeguards for minors and vulnerable groups and clear promotional terms.
Inprojuy marks fifth anniversary with responsible gambling focus in Jujuy
Operators in Jujuy face continued inspections and oversight as the regulator responds to online gambling growth.
Federal judge upholds Coquille Tribe casino approval in Medford
The ruling maintains the casino’s authority to operate while leaving the opposing tribes an appeal route.
Win Systems sells gaming division to Primero Games
The sale changes ownership of gaming products, manufacturing capabilities and customer relationships serving multiple markets.
Award
Belgium’s Council of State suspends Brussels casino concession award
Brussels must decide how to continue the procurement after the court suspended its award.
Dutch MPs question evaluation of Remote Gambling Act without baseline data
The questions address whether the Remote Gambling Act’s evaluation can assess its effects without baseline data and within the required timeframe.