Brazil's TCU dismisses complaint over government response to illegal betting
The ruling finds the complaint inadmissible without determining that illegal betting has ceased or that the issue is resolved.
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Haiti establishes ANJHA to regulate gambling nationwide
Operators face a new national regulator and must route gambling-related payments through the DGI.
MEF reports €5.452bn in gaming tax revenue for January–September 2026
The figures show lower tax receipts from gaming, particularly from machines, during the first nine months of 2026.
Italy reports €5.452bn in gambling-related tax revenue for January–September 2026
The figures show how gambling tax receipts changed across gaming machines and other activities in Italy.
Spain's Hacienda keeps gambling machine tax modules unchanged for 2027
Operators and venues can use the stated tax modules when assessing 2027 liabilities for machines and lottery or betting sales.
Spain keeps 2027 tax modules for amusement machines at 2026 levels
Hospitality businesses can use the published machine tax amounts to assess their 2027 tax treatment.
Federal District police launch illegal betting operation after SPA referrals
The operation highlights enforcement risks for illegal betting networks and the payment businesses alleged to have handled their funds.
Italy’s finance ministry reports €4.52bn in gambling tax revenue through September 2026
The figures show the tax contribution attributed to gambling activities and the share generated by gaming machines.
Brazil's finance ministry reports no studies on potential betting ban
The response indicates that the ministry identified no assessment of the potential prohibition's effects for policymakers and market participants.
Federal District police launch Azzardo probe and secure up to R$3.483bn in blocks
Operators and regulators can assess enforcement risks around alleged unauthorised betting and payment flows in Brazil.
Ghana NLA proposes reforms tied to GH¢2bn annual lottery revenue projection
The proposals could change revenue reporting, licensing and commercial arrangements for private lottery operators in Ghana.
Brazil ministries restrict access to documents behind betting ban
The restrictions limit public access to the stated basis for a measure affecting betting and online gaming in Brazil.
Brazil’s SPA says it had no impact study before betting ban
The reported absence of impact assessments is relevant to operators facing the nationwide prohibition.
ANJL argues Brazil betting ban will shift demand to illegal market
Regulators should consider ANJL's claim that prohibition shifts demand underground rather than eliminating gambling.
Government defends betting ban at Brazil Supreme Court hearing
The case concerns a measure that bars betting operations and advertising in Brazil.
Report identifies 17 foreign betting platforms accessible in Brazil
Regulators face an enforcement challenge because at least 17 platforms remained accessible despite the measure barring online betting sites.
Fecoljuegos prepares differentiated tax proposal for Colombia’s gambling sector
The proposal could affect tax obligations for online and land-based gambling businesses in Colombia.
Panama gaming authority approves digital fiscal lottery procedure
The approval establishes a regulated digital lottery initiative linked to electronic invoices.
Czech Financial Administration opens EET 2.0 registration through DIS+
Cash-register suppliers have until the planned 1 January 2027 start to prepare systems for businesses joining EET 2.0.
Source: Ministry of Finance (Czechia)
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Świnoujście council backs proposed casino site in Poland
The site has local support, but operators still need a national concession before a casino can open.
Brazil betting association says operators have cut 3,500 jobs after ban
The court decision and authorisation status affect betting operators’ ability to resume or continue business in Brazil.
Licence
Bad Ischl business association proposes casino for planned 13th Austrian site
A further proposed location could affect the competition for Austria’s planned 13th casino concession.
Germany records €622.1m in gaming taxes in Q3 2026
The tax breakdown shows operators and investors how receipts vary across betting, online gaming and lotteries.
Spelinspektionen challenges proposed AML oversight powers in Sweden
The proposal could change the regulator's oversight of registered lotteries and its powers to obtain information.
Panama approves digital fiscal lottery rules and B/.440,000 national draw
The approved procedures set prize amounts and participation requirements for a new invoice-linked lottery.