AEAT and DGOJ agree to exchange information
The agreement concerns information exchange between Spain’s tax authority and gambling regulator.
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Reports
Spanish law bars minors from participating in lottery games
The rules affect lottery operators’ handling of tickets and prizes involving minors.
Ohio sports betting sets November record with $1.15bn handle
The record online-led market figures inform operators’ assessment of Ohio demand and competitive position.
Colombia applies 19% VAT to online gambling under emergency decree
The tax changes operators’ costs and the basis on which online gambling activity is taxed in Colombia.
FDJ United integrates Kindred to strengthen European gaming position
Investors can assess FDJ United’s expanded European scale alongside higher net debt following the Kindred integration and bond issue.
Esportes Gaming Brasil joins IAB Brasil on responsible advertising
The membership connects a licensed betting group with an industry initiative addressing advertising practices in Brazil.
Gestha urges Spain to restore €2,500 lottery prize tax exemption
The proposals could change lottery prize taxation and scrutiny of winnings paid to organisations and non-residents.
J.P. Morgan forecasts 2.5% regional casino revenue decline
The estimates offer investors a view of regional casino trading trends and expected revenue growth.
Google permits regulated prediction-market advertising in the United States from 21 January
Eligible prediction-market operators may advertise on Google services, but Nevada is excluded and certification is required.
Award
São Paulo awards 15-year lottery concession to Brightstar and Scientific Games consortium
The 15-year award establishes the companies’ role in operating São Paulo’s lottery across several product types.
Greentube highlights bet365 Spain partnership ahead of ICE Barcelona
The Spain partnership and stated expansion plans indicate where Greentube intends to pursue regulated-market opportunities.
UK politicians urge Starmer to scrap gambling premises approval rule
Scrapping the rule would change how local authorities assess applications for betting shops and adult gaming centres.
Belgian government approves draft 2026 Gaming Commission contribution decree
Applicants cannot receive payment requests for licence or renewal applications until the decree is published.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian government approves draft 2026 Gaming Commission contribution decree
Applicants cannot receive payment requests for licence or renewal applications until the decree is published.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
VaideBet partners with Clube do Remo for the 2026 season
The agreement adds a betting company as a commercial partner of Clube do Remo for the 2026 season.
Esportes da Sorte is expected to renew Corinthians sponsorship through 2029
A renewal would extend Esportes da Sorte’s sponsorship commitment to Corinthians beyond the current mid-2027 term.
Award
Brightstar wins six-year California Lottery instant-ticket contract
The contract secures Brightstar’s instant-ticket supply and services relationship with California’s state lottery for six years.
Appointment
Cactus Gaming appoints Thiago Garrides as CEO for 2026 strategy
The appointment places a new chief executive in charge of Cactus Gaming’s stated operator and technology priorities for 2026.
Cactus Gaming launches Aviatrix game in Brazil through 2024 partnership
The activation gives Cactus Gaming’s operator partners access to Aviatrix in Brazil’s regulated online casino market.
Brazil plans staged gambling tax increases to 15% by 2028
The planned increases could affect licensed operators’ tax exposure and the competitive position of smaller businesses in Brazil.
Cambodia arrests Prince Group head Chen Zhi on scam and trafficking charges
The arrests and casino licence suspensions put operators reportedly connected to Prince Group under heightened enforcement scrutiny.
BetMGM partners with FashionTV Gaming Group on casino games in Michigan and New Jersey
The deal adds branded casino games to BetMGM’s offerings in two states, with potential expansion to its other licensed markets.
Federal court ends Michigan ADW licensing enforcement against Churchill Downs
The ruling limits Michigan’s ability to regulate TwinSpires and may influence disputes over state ADW rules elsewhere.
Iowa department proposes expanded powers against unlicensed gambling operators
The bill could give Iowa's regulator enforcement tools against unlicensed betting and gaming operators.
Appointment
Julien Brun becomes Betclic Group chief executive
Brun’s appointment places him at the helm as Betclic’s parent pursues a transaction that could reshape its European betting operations.