EstrelaBet executive criticises proposed tax increases in Brazil
The proposed rate changes affect licensed operators’ tax obligations in Brazil from 2026.
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Reports
Acre assembly committee approves bill to establish state lottery
The proposal could establish a state lottery and determine how its proceeds are distributed across public services.
Appointment
Pay2Free appoints Roberto Barros as CEO in Brazil
The appointment puts leadership of Pay2Free’s payments and compliance plans under a new CEO in Brazil’s betting market.
Licence
PAGCOR revokes Emerald Bay provisional gaming licence in the Philippines
The revocation ends the project’s provisional authorisation and removes the basis for its proposed partnership with EEI.
Licence
Japan Tourism Agency schedules new integrated resort bidding for 2027
The timetable gives potential bidders a defined window to pursue either of Japan’s two available integrated resort licences.
Gaming firms explore regulated uses for crypto payments across markets
Regulatory approaches to crypto payments could affect how gambling operators handle digital assets in licensed markets.
Massachusetts lawmakers extend online casino bill report deadline to 16 March 2026
The extended deadline gives lawmakers more time to consider a proposal that could permit the state’s casinos to offer online gaming.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission publishes FY25 research findings summary
The summary may inform stakeholders reviewing the commission’s research findings and recommendations.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission advances bettor-limit disclosure rule
Sportsbooks in Massachusetts may need to explain customer limits and identify the affected markets if the proposal is adopted.
NCAA criticises Kalshi’s proposed college transfer contracts
The proposed contracts could affect prediction-market operators and college sports stakeholders if Kalshi lists them.
Wazdan partners with Caesars to supply West Virginia online casino games
The agreement expands Wazdan’s distribution and Caesars’ online casino content in West Virginia.
DCMS updates governance remit for UK gambling levy board
The revised remit clarifies which bodies oversee levy performance and which make funding decisions.
Brazilian Senate approves tax increases for betting companies
Operators face a scheduled increase in the contribution rate, while some advertisers and financial institutions could share tax liability for unauthorised betting activity.
Tender
Paraguay’s DNIT weighs sports betting tender for 2026
The timing of a tender could affect prospective operators seeking either of the two sports betting places enabled by the new law.
Santa Cruz legislature approves responsible gambling law for young people
The law adds advertising restrictions and prevention duties for gambling activity in Santa Cruz.
PointsBet Canada agrees casino content deal with Thunderkick in Ontario
The agreement adds Thunderkick games to PointsBet Canada’s Ontario casino offering.
Coinbase partners with Kalshi to offer prediction markets
Kalshi will power Coinbase’s planned event-contract offering, expanding its distribution through a cryptocurrency brokerage platform.
Hamadeh asks CFTC to review CNN-Kalshi partnership
A CFTC review could affect Kalshi’s media partnership and the regulatory treatment of its event contracts.
KSA issues guidance on integrity checks for sports betting
The guidance sets out event-by-event risk assessments and reporting duties for licensed bookmakers.
Kalshi says it has no immediate plans to list NCAA transfer contracts
The proposal raises compliance questions for prediction-market operators over trading linked to college athletes’ transfer decisions.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports November gaming revenue of $623.1m
Pennsylvania’s figures show record monthly revenue alongside reported igaming and sports-wagering performance.
Acre governor submits bill to create state lottery in Brazil
The proposal could create a state lottery market and set new opportunities and oversight requirements for suppliers and operators.
ITV plans UK online slots and bingo launch with Richmond Atlantic
The launch creates a new UK gambling operation involving ITV, a licensed partner and named platform and bingo suppliers.
Fine
UKGC fines Paddy Power and Betfair operators £2m over customer safeguards
The findings underline operators’ exposure when customer risk indicators do not prompt timely intervention.
Norfolk Interim Gaming Hall reports $1.4m revenue in 23 days
The early revenue figure offers operators and investors a market-specific measure of the temporary venue’s performance.