Brazil’s Finance Ministry estimates betting tax revenue above €1.6bn in 2025
The scheduled rate increases affect betting operators’ tax liabilities in Brazil.
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Tender
Rio Grande do Sul presents state lottery concession proposal
Prospective bidders and other stakeholders can assess the proposed concession terms and submit feedback before the consultation closes.
GGL urges legal operators to help curb illegal online gambling
The GGL expects licensed operators to use market knowledge and business relationships to support action against illegal online gambling.
European Commission clears two French online gambling bills
The clearance advances France’s rules for trialling games with monetisable digital objects and their required player warnings.
Estonian lawmakers consider bill to restore online gambling tax
The correction’s timing and the six-month notice requirement affect when online gambling tax can resume.
New Jersey cites Massachusetts Kalshi ruling in Third Circuit case
The appeal will determine whether New Jersey regulators can resume enforcement against Kalshi during the lawsuit.
Bodó tells Brazil’s Supreme Court LotSeridó operations have stopped
The filing reports compliance with a court order affecting municipal lottery operations and authorisations.
ADM annuls PVR sanctions after reassessing legal basis
The annulment removes the sanctions against the affected gambling point of sale.
BGaming supplies its games portfolio to PokerStars
The agreement adds BGaming content to PokerStars’ platform and expands the supplier’s distribution through a named operator.
ADM cancels sanctions order against Italian gaming venue
The cancellation removes the sanctions imposed on the venue, including its closure and confiscation order.
Coljuegos reports COP378.268bn in 2025 transfers from Colombian bingo and casinos
The reported transfers show bingo halls and casinos’ contribution to subsidised healthcare and the role attributed to market regulation.
ChinaBank says it has offers for stalled Emerald Bay site in Cebu
A sale could determine the future ownership of the site planned for a large gaming resort in Cebu.
Appointment
Gambling Commission names Kirsty Caldwell interim Industry Forum chair
The appointment changes the chair of the forum through which the regulator hears gambling operators’ views.
Appointment
Panama appoints Marcela Hernández interim head of national lottery
The interim appointment determines who leads the state lottery while the government selects a permanent director.
Fenabanca accuses Dominican authorities of weak gambling-sector oversight
Fenabanca’s claims put pressure on the Ministry of Finance, which the federation says is responsible for regulating and supervising gambling.
Licence
Chile’s SCJ declares casino permit contests in Aysén and nationwide vacant
Casino operators and applicants will face new competition for the two permits after the current contests ended without awards.
Allwyn partners with Gopuff to deliver National Lottery scratchcards
The deal adds a delivery channel for National Lottery scratchcards, subject to a 10-card limit and age checks.
Santa Catarina governor sanctions law establishing charitable bingo certification
Certification gives charitable bingo operators formal state recognition and rules for allocating funds raised.
Brazilian working group discusses proposed sports-results manipulation policy
The proposal could shape cross-government measures addressing match-fixing risks in sports betting.
Chinabank holds Emerald Bay casino land until it receives an acceptable offer
A sale decision will affect the prospects for the stalled Emerald Bay casino project in the Philippines.
Lagos regulator describes state-level reciprocal gambling licence arrangement
Reciprocal licensing could let operators use a Lagos licence in participating Nigerian states.
Allwyn launches National Lottery scratchcard delivery with Gopuff
The delivery partnership adds an at-home sales channel for National Lottery scratchcards, subject to transaction limits and ID checks.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules Plainridge Park hearing for 2 February
Operators and qualifiers should prepare for a regulatory hearing, though its subject and outcome remain unspecified.
Circa Sports partners with Kansas City Royals in Missouri
The agreement gives Circa Sports a marketing presence at the Royals’ stadium and joint fan activations in Missouri.
Kalshi seeks stay of Massachusetts injunction against sports contracts
The motion could determine whether Kalshi can continue offering sports event contracts in Massachusetts while its case proceeds.