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.
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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.
UK government raises online gambling taxes from April 2026
Operators will face higher duties on online gaming and remote betting, while bingo duty is set to end.
Ecuador’s legislature recognises sports predictions in December 2025 law update
Operators and regulators still need licensing and tax rules before the recognised activity has a defined operating framework.
Dominican Republic proposes casino licences for qualifying cruise ships
Cruise operators meeting the proposed criteria could face licensing, bond and operating-fee requirements in Dominican waters.
KSA orders bet365 to improve financial-risk checks in the Netherlands
The order requires bet365 to strengthen financial-risk monitoring and could put its Dutch remote-gambling licence at risk.
Brazil’s SPA reports BRL37bn in licensed betting GGR for 2025
The figures give operators and regulators a measure of licensed-market activity and the fees paid during its first year.
KSA orders Hillside to strengthen Dutch affordability checks
The order requires Hillside to analyse affordability signals and use evidence documents in customer checks.
California DOJ seizes 26 Santa Anita betting machines
The seizure and lawsuit leave the legality of Santa Anita’s bets on completed races contested.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission lists report on December sports betting revenue
The reported record could inform market analysis, but the listing does not state the revenue figure.
Missouri Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request to ban college prop bets
Sportsbooks can continue offering the specified college wagers in Missouri while the commission reviews the issue.
KSA orders Hillside to improve Dutch player affordability checks
The dispute concerns how operators assess affordability when customers seek to exceed deposit limits in the Netherlands.
DAZN partners with Polymarket to add US predictions product
The planned US launch depends on a CFTC licence and extends DAZN’s sports platform into prediction markets.
Portugal’s SRIJ orders Polymarket blocked over election markets
The order restricts Polymarket’s access to Portuguese customers and addresses betting on political events.
Belo Horizonte enacts policy to prevent and treat gambling addiction
The policy sets out prevention and treatment measures and allows the city to partner with institutions providing related services.
DAZN launches US prediction product with Polymarket
The proposed CFTC licence is a key condition for DAZN’s planned US prediction-market service.
Tayayá Resort owner denies illegal gambling allegations in Brazil
The allegations and the owner’s denial concern the legality of gambling offered at a Brazilian resort.
Forbes and Axiom plan no-money prediction platform for 2026
The planned partnership introduces a non-monetary prediction product alongside real-money platforms.
Melco analyst sees potential $600 million sale value for Manila casino
A sale at the analyst’s estimated value could provide Melco with proceeds to reduce debt.
Wyndham adds four Choctaw casino hotels to its brands
The agreement places four Choctaw casino hotels within Wyndham’s hotel brands and rewards programme.