Brazil collects BRL10bn in gambling tax in regulated market’s first year
The reported tax receipts quantify public revenue from Brazil’s first year of regulated betting operations.
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ADM fines Sant’Agnello betting shop €6,666 and closes it for 10 days
The sanction and temporary closure show the consequences for betting shops where minors place bets.
Connecticut sports and iGaming wagers reach $23.02bn in 2025
The reported annual wagering total gives operators and investors a measure of Connecticut’s sports and iGaming activity.
KSA orders bet365 to improve Dutch duty-of-care checks
The instruction requires bet365 to strengthen checks intended to assess customers’ means within a month.
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ADM fines Sant’Agnello betting shop €6,666 over minor’s online bets
The case demonstrates the financial and operating penalties a betting shop can face for underage gambling.
Busan police arrest 23 in South Korean illegal gambling investigation
The investigation involves alleged proxy betting across illegal gambling websites and a suspect police say fled overseas.
Lazio tax court treats Sogno di Tolosa as an Italian concessionaire for tax purposes
The decision concerns how foreign bookmakers and their betting centres are taxed in Italy, including the method used to calculate taxable amounts.
Bosnia and Herzegovina lawmakers advance bill to end gambling VAT exemption
If enacted, the change would add state VAT to licensed betting shops and casinos, altering their tax obligations.
Modesto police arrest four in illegal gambling raids and seize $27,000
The raids target retail locations allegedly facilitating online gambling and include an additional charge against one employee.
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Stake, Yolo Group and 1XBet shift towards regulated gambling markets
The reported changes concern how three gambling businesses approach market entry and licensing.
KSA orders bet365 operator to meet Dutch duty of care within four weeks
Hillside must address the KSA’s duty-of-care findings and correct its income questionnaire and net deposit limit calculations.
EU court rules gambling concession changes need not trigger renegotiation
The ruling sets limits on concessionaires’ ability to seek revised terms after unforeseen operating pressures.
X Games names Stake exclusive betting partner of X Games League
The deal creates a betting partnership around X Games League events and broadcasts, including live odds integrations.
Scientific Games launches online lottery sales programme for Delaware
The launch expands digital lottery sales and links games with the Delaware Lottery’s existing online loyalty programme.
Riccione opens Excelsior gaming hall under revised local rules
The revised local rules have enabled a new venue while compensation claims over earlier closures remain unresolved.
KSA orders Hillside to strengthen player protection in the Netherlands
The order requires Hillside to change its player-risk checks, with further sanctions possible if it fails to comply.
PAGCOR outlines Philippine online gambling reforms at ICE Barcelona
The measures set compliance requirements for licensed online operators and signal a planned change to PAGCOR’s role.
BGC and aPAL agree cooperation on Chilean online gambling regulation
The agreement gives operators and policymakers a channel to exchange input as Chile considers online gambling legislation.
Brazil’s Receita Federal reports R$9.95bn in betting revenue for 2025
The reported tax receipts and GGR charge help operators evaluate Brazil’s fiscal framework for online betting.
Acre governor vetoes lottery restrictions on fixed-odds betting and online games
The legislature’s decision will determine whether Acre’s state lottery may offer fixed-odds betting and electronic games.
ADM blocks 172 online gambling sites and restores access to Stake.com
Italian internet providers must implement the blocking and restoration orders by the stated deadline.
Argentina’s lower house approves online gambling regulation bill
Operators would face proposed advertising, identity-check, payment and local-registration requirements if the bill becomes law.
Brazil health ministry issues guide for gambling-related problems
The guide and related services set out health-system responses, including a route to care and website-blocking requests.
Canadian Gaming Association’s responsible gambling advertising code takes effect
Operators in Ontario and Alberta are not all required to follow the voluntary code.
Finland promulgates gambling law with exclusive and open licensing model
Operators and software developers will need licences under the new framework, which also sets player-protection requirements.