Colombia raises betting VAT rate to 19% from 5%
The higher VAT rate increases the tax applied to betting in Colombia from 1 January 2026.
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Chile Supreme Court orders internet providers to block unauthorised gambling platforms
The order affects internet providers and unlicensed gambling platforms operating in Chile.
Colombia sets 19% VAT for gambling under economic emergency measures
The VAT measure changes the tax treatment of gambling operators in Colombia from 1 January 2026.
Tennessee attorney general sends cease-and-desist letters to 38 sweepstakes platforms
The action requires affected platforms to stop offering the challenged sweepstakes features or exit Tennessee.
Nevada lawmakers prepare to examine prediction markets and sports betting in 2026
Potential legislative changes could affect licensed operators’ treatment of prediction markets and sports betting in Nevada.
Cassino Bet discusses early end to Fortaleza sponsorship after relegation
Fortaleza and Cassino Bet must plan around a possible early sponsorship end, though no termination decision has been made.
Italian site reports estimate of up to €115m in illegal UK Boxing Day bets
The reported estimate concerns the scale of illegal betting during a major UK betting day.
Appointment
Jamul Casino appoints Clara Carter to hospitality and event strategy role
The appointment adds strategic counsel for the resort’s meetings and events business.
Licence
Campania administrative court upholds refusal of Torre Annunziata betting licence
The ruling confirms that the licensing authority's public-order concerns prevent the proposed betting operation from receiving authorisation.
Brazilian court ruling reportedly allows Unindo Sonhos lottery-pool service to continue
The reported ruling bears on whether private companies can intermediate lottery-pool bets in Brazil.
Penalty
Finnish police board indicates €25,000 penalty for Jethro Rostedt
The case concerns enforcement of Finland’s restrictions on gambling promotion through livestreaming content.
New York lawmaker proposes ban on in-play sports betting
If enacted, the bill would remove live betting markets from operators’ New York offerings without changing the underlying mobile licensing structure.
Nevada federal court rules sports contracts are not CEA swaps
The ruling could require prediction-market platforms offering sports contracts to address state gambling licensing requirements.
Lula signs decree making financial institutions and advertisers jointly liable for illegal betting taxes
Banks, payment providers and advertisers face joint tax liability for unauthorised betting, with procedures and sanctions still to be set.
New York assembly member proposes ban on in-play sports betting
If enacted, the proposal would remove in-play wagering from the bets operators can offer in New York.
BGC estimates up to GBP 100m in UK illegal betting stakes on Boxing Day
The BGC’s estimate highlights the illegal betting activity it associates with Boxing Day and warns higher taxes could drive customers to unlicensed sites.
Brazilian bill proposes automatic online lottery prize payments
Lottery operators could need to pay eligible online winners automatically without requiring a separate claim or physical betting receipt.
AGS launches Gong Hee Fot Choy lottery game with Apostou in Paraná
Apostou’s authorised Paraná offering gains a new lottery game, while AGS says further titles are planned.
Illinois senator proposes offset to Chicago sports betting tax
The bill could offset Chicago’s sports betting tax by reducing the city’s state revenue-sharing allocation if enacted.
Tennessee attorney general orders 38 sweepstakes casinos to stop cash-redeemable play
The notices require affected operators to remove cash-redeemable sweepstakes features for Tennessee residents.
Tennessee attorney general targets 40 sweepstakes casinos with cease-and-desist letter
Affected operators face enforcement pressure after Tennessee’s attorney general said their unlicensed sweepstakes casinos operated without required gaming licences.
Licence
PlayCity issues 10 software licences and revokes seven in Ukraine
Software providers and gambling companies face new licensing decisions as PlayCity reviews compliance in Ukraine.
Valencia orders online filing for gambling tax returns
The order sets the filing channel for specified gambling tax returns in Valencia.
Madrid publishes tax measures covering gambling levies
The measures concern tax treatment for hospitality businesses and revenue from gambling levies in Madrid.
La Rioja publishes budget law covering gambling revenue
The budget law provides information on La Rioja’s gambling-derived revenue, but the available text gives no figures.