Congress rejects proposed 15% Cide-Bets levy in Brazil
The proposal’s removal avoids an additional tax that the association said could undermine licensed betting businesses.
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Licence
GDJ closes Gabon gambling licence application window
Operators with existing permissions must adapt to the new licensing system or cease activities, according to the report.
New Zealand proposes 15 licences for online casino market
The proposed framework would set operator limits and stronger penalties for unlicensed online casino services.
Venice police uncover illegal Lotto-linked lottery at kiosk
The enforcement action concerns an unauthorised lottery using results from Italy’s state-run Lotto draw.
Vasquez proposes Farm Bill amendment targeting sports event contracts
The proposal could affect how prediction-market operators offer sports-linked contracts under federal rules.
AGSI vice-president challenges Italy’s proposed €100 weekly cash top-up limit
The limit could affect how Italian betting customers fund online accounts through PVR outlets.
Spanish police arrest 12 suspects in online gambling money-laundering case
Operators face scrutiny over gambling platforms allegedly used to launder funds through stolen identities and payment cards.
Germany assesses illegal gambling market in 2026 treaty evaluation
The assessment could inform how German rules balance player protections with the objective of directing demand to licensed operators.
Stuttgart Higher Regional Court allows claims for foreign online gambling losses
The rulings may widen the losses players can seek to recover in pending German online gambling disputes.
Results
CAIXA Loterias reports R$26.61bn in 2025 sales
The record sales figure offers lottery stakeholders a benchmark for federal lottery activity in Brazil.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds tax assessment over unauthorised betting point
The ruling confirms the tax basis applied to betting equipment used to collect wagers for an unauthorised foreign bookmaker.
Missouri reports $385.1m in January sports wagers
January wagering provides an early benchmark for operators and regulators assessing Missouri’s regulated market.
Crotone police sanction two venues for breaching gambling hours
The sanctions reinforce local operating-hour restrictions for venues offering gaming and betting.
Asturias bingo sector calls for removal of 10% prize tax
Removing the tax would change the fiscal burden on bingo operators and prize recipients in Asturias.
Licence
DGOJ confirms Tombola’s transfer of gambling licences to its Ceuta company
The licence transfer makes Tombola Ceuta the group company responsible for the covered licensed activities.
Lula proposes banning online casinos in Brazil
A ban proposal could change the legal framework for online casino operators in Brazil.
Lula calls for government action against online casinos in Brazil
A possible policy shift could affect online casino operators in Brazil, where the existing framework permits the activity.
Appointment
Star appoints Dave Whimpey as The Star Brisbane COO and interim CEO
The appointment would change the leadership of The Star Brisbane, subject to regulatory approval.
Goa raises new onshore casino fee by 200% and caps offshore casinos at six
The fee increase raises the cost of establishing an onshore casino in Goa, while the cap bars further offshore casino additions.
Macau GGR reaches estimated MOP5.65bn in first eight days of March
The estimate and forecast give Macau operators and investors an early indication of revenue trends and the month’s expected total.
Blueprint Gaming launches slot portfolio with Hollywoodbets in South Africa
The agreement gives Blueprint access to Hollywoodbets’ South African online casino offering and customers.
BFU proposes betting ban for Bulgarian football personnel
Operators and data providers could need BFU sub-licences and pay fees for live data feeds if the proposal passes.
Kentucky bill proposes 21 minimum age for sports betting
Operators may need to change age checks and college-related wagering if the bill becomes law.
Buenos Aires police raid suspected illegal casino and betting base
The raid targets an alleged illegal gambling operation in Argentina’s capital.
Lula seeks legislation to ban online casino games in Brazil
A proposed ban could change the legal status of online casino games in Brazil, a market where they were included in fixed-odds gambling legislation.