Brazil sets new betting advertising rules to take effect on 17 July
Licensed operators have one week to adjust advertising campaigns before the restrictions take effect.
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Brazilian Chamber sports committee debates online betting advertising
The hearing puts advertising controls under scrutiny as officials describe enforcement of existing restrictions as a challenge.
CazéTV denies unlawful betting advertising in Brazil investigation
The investigations may clarify how Brazilian authorities treat betting promotions and commentary on betting probabilities.
MEF reports €3.07bn in Italian gaming tax revenue through May
The figures give operators and investors a measure of gaming tax receipts and their year-on-year movement in Italy.
Brazilian Federal Police investigate money-laundering network linked to illegal betting
The investigation targets financial channels allegedly used to support illegal betting platforms in Brazil.
Brazil’s TCU rejects challenge over betting firms’ ownership-data secrecy
The ruling leaves the proposed treatment of betting firms’ ownership information unresolved until a formal act is issued.
Brazil investigates Esportes da Sorte over World Cup betting advert
The proceeding may determine whether the advert breached promotion rules and could lead to administrative sanctions.
Brazilian Finance Ministry orders suspension of betting ads breaching rules
Operators and media groups face requests for explanations and possible immediate ad suspensions under Brazil’s current rules.
Tender
Austria's finance ministry prepares lottery licence tender under proposed gambling law
The planned tender could bring new competitors into Austria's lottery market.
Brazil government plans tighter betting advertising controls
Operators may face new advertising controls and a six-month registration block for programme participants.
Brazil plans tighter advertising restrictions for sports betting
Operators may face broader limits on how betting services are advertised in Brazil.
Rome appeals court upholds bank’s duty to report suspicious casino-linked transactions
Banks handling casino-linked funds must make their own assessment of suspicious activity, even when the casino also has reporting duties.
Brazil finance ministry plans risk warnings in betting advertisements
A proposed advertising rule could require betting operators and broadcasters to change how they present betting promotions in Brazil.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry plans mandatory loss warnings in betting adverts
A new warning requirement would change the compliance conditions for sports betting advertising in Brazil.
Brazil’s Monetary Council sets 24-hour deadline to block illegal betting accounts
Banks and payment firms face a defined deadline and new account and transaction controls for unauthorised fixed-odds betting operators.
Dutch gambling tax rise adds €2m in 2025 against €108m target
The shortfall and combined policy effects matter to operators assessing Dutch tax and regulatory pressures.
Dutch gambling tax rise yields €2m extra in 2025, far below forecast
Lower-than-forecast receipts and a shrinking tax base weaken the case for further Dutch tax rises on licensed operators.
Brazil’s regulated betting market enters 2026 World Cup with 85 licences
Operators face a larger authorised market alongside substantial projected betting activity during the tournament.
Dutch finance ministry and KSA report gambling-tax revenue below targets
Operators face higher tax rates while official forecasts show receipts below the government's targets.
Licence
Estonia reports two gambling licence applications after tax reform
Two applications remain under review, while a further applicant withdrew, offering an early test of Estonia’s tax reform.
Italy’s finance ministry confirms 2026 national lottery decree
Lottery operators can use the decree to prepare for the later formal announcement and associated broadcasts.
Austria plans to end online gambling monopoly and introduce licences in 2027
Operators’ access to Austria may change if lawmakers agree on the proposed licensing framework.
FIT says Italy’s land-based gambling reform stalled before cabinet review
A delay leaves operators in betting and gaming-machine retail networks without clarity on the proposed sector reorganisation.
Italy’s physical gambling reorganisation misses planned cabinet approval
The delay leaves operators without a final national framework for physical gambling venues and machines.
Brazil decree allows asset freezes against unauthorised betting platforms
Brazil’s measures expose payment processors and advertisers serving unauthorised betting platforms to potential liability.