Dupla Sena marks 25 years with R$523.03m in 2025 sales
The figures show Dupla Sena’s share of Caixa lottery sales and its position relative to other federal games.
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Greece defends higher tax on online casino winnings
The higher rates change the tax treatment of online casino and poker winnings while leaving sports betting under separate arrangements.
Brazil’s attorney-general urges Supreme Court to uphold betting ban
The court’s consideration of the measure could determine whether fixed-odds betting remains prohibited in Brazil.
Caixa Loterias opens Mega da Virada 2026 sales with R$1bn estimated prize
The schedule and non-rollover prize rules affect lottery sales planning and the handling of the special draw.
Caixa changes +Milionária draws to Wednesdays and Fridays
The revised schedule changes draw frequency and bet-registration cut-off times for lottery operators and players.
Departure
Casino Torrequebrada appoints Charles Camille Ghostine after Roland Elkhoury resigns
The filings record governance and representation changes at several gambling-sector companies in Spain.
Italian lawmakers present bill to protect vintage arcade cabinets
The bill concerns the regulatory treatment of historic arcade machines that do not offer cash prizes.
Brazilian voters see political motive in online betting ban, survey finds
The perception of political motivation could shape how operators and investors read the durability of Brazil's online betting restrictions.
Brazilian betting sector generates BRL11.12bn in government revenue in nine months
The revenue figures quantify the government income associated with the sector ahead of decisions on the betting ban.
Brazil fixed-odds betting ban hits national sport funding, Tiago Gomes writes
Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 has affected financing for national sport.
Brazilian clubs continue protests against betting prohibition
Operators and suppliers in Brazil face uncertainty over betting rules as industry bodies and clubs mobilise against the prohibition.
Gijón loses two of three betting shops since 2019
Gijón now has one betting shop, down from three in 2019, after closures in 2021 and 2023.
Asturias caps gaming salons as Gijón betting shops fall to one
Operators face capped gaming salons and a 100-metre school distance rule in Asturias.
Canary Islands draft proposes combined bingo-machine limits with admission controls
Combined machine allowances and admission controls show operators how bingo hall placement could change under the draft.
Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban under MP 1.394/2026 triggers layoffs across the sector
The reported redundancies show the ban is already affecting workers across Brazil’s betting sector.
ANJL reports more than 3,500 job cuts after Brazil betting ban
The reported employment impact spans betting operators and related payments, marketing, compliance, affiliate and communications businesses.
Brazil Supreme Court justice weighs timing of betting ban ruling
Operators face a betting ban decision likely after the election as Fux seeks to avoid accusations of political bias.
Brazil’s attorney general asks Supreme Court to reject betting operator compensation claims
Brazil’s Attorney General seeks dismissal of operator challenges, arguing gambling companies have no entitlement to compensation following the ban.
Brazil measure bars fixed-odds betting ads, while Loterias CAIXA remains exempt
The measure changes advertising and sponsorship conditions for betting operators while leaving other authorised lottery products outside the restriction.
Chubut prosecutors charge 10 people over alleged illegal betting network
The case puts alleged unlicensed betting activity and its financial flows under provincial investigation.
SOFTSWISS opposes proposed end to Brazil’s regulated betting market
The company’s position concerns whether operators can continue serving Brazil’s regulated market under the proposed measure.
Brazilian betting association urges members to review advertising contracts
Operators may reassess sponsorship and advertising commitments in response to the reported federal restrictions.
Appointment
FIRST.bet appoints Víctor Arias to lead Latin American commercial operations
Arias will lead FIRST.bet’s Latin American commercial operations as it builds its regional hub and team, with Brazil central.
Appointment
Catalan government appoints Víctor Campos Pamias to tax and gambling records role
The appointment gives Víctor Campos Pamias oversight of the computerised register and archives for Catalonia’s tax and gambling administration.
Appointment
FIRST.bet appoints Victor Arias to lead Latin American commercial operations
The appointment places a regional commercial lead in charge as FIRST.bet develops its Latin American operations.