Brazil fiscal institute includes betting revenue loss in R$40bn budget estimate
The revenue estimate gives operators and investors a measure of the reported fiscal exposure from ending Brazil's regulated betting market.
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KSA data shows higher Dutch gambling channelisation amid youth concerns
Regulated-market channelisation and youth risk indicators are relevant to Dutch gambling oversight.
Italy’s budget plan allows instant lottery prizes below €5,000 without winner identification
The proposal changes payment procedures for smaller instant lottery prizes and the agency’s handling of funds.
Italy’s budget bill raises non-prize amusement game stakes to €2
Owners of eligible machines would face a declaration process and a €1,000 payment to keep them operating.
MGA disavows links to six unlicensed gambling websites
Consumers should verify operators are authorised rather than rely on false claims of MGA licensing.
LegitBet monitoring identifies 820 suspected illegal betting sites in Brazil
The newly detected suspected addresses show continued pressure to identify illegal betting activity in Brazil.
Geefy Entertainment says Bet1Cent will exit Uganda by 31 December
Bet1Cent customers and partners have a stated deadline to settle outstanding account matters before operations end.
Coolbet identifies 131 Tallinn roles for possible redundancy
The proposed redundancies signal business, B2B, regulatory and tax pressures affecting Coolbet’s Tallinn-based group company.
MGA warns that six websites falsely claim links to the authority
The warning identifies websites that the MGA says falsely present themselves as connected to the authority or its licences.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Survey reports more than 60,000 suspicious betting platforms in Brazil
The reported scale may inform scrutiny of Brazil’s post-ban betting market, but the available text lacks supporting methodology.
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Mauritius casino employees seek job guarantees amid planned privatisation
The proposed sale could affect about 600 casino workers and the future staffing of four venues.
IBJR identifies 60,477 suspected betting addresses in Brazil
The figures indicate the scale of suspected betting activity and possible scams operators may need to monitor in Brazil.
Italy’s 2027 budget bill includes gambling among funding sources, Kogem partner says
Operators may need to assess proposed tax and concession changes once the budget bill specifies its measures.
Guardia di Finanza identifies more than €1.3m in undeclared poker winnings
The case signals scrutiny of poker professionals’ tax residence and reporting of gambling winnings.
Spain requires online gambling operators to verify payment-method ownership
Operators must adapt verification systems, while unverified existing users cannot withdraw winnings during the transition.
IBJR estimates Brazil's clandestine betting GGR reached R$56bn
The estimates describe suspected illegal-market activity following the expiry of federal betting authorisations in Brazil.
Chile government projects more than US$100m in first-year online betting tax revenue
The proposed tax and advertising rules would affect online operators’ projected costs and marketing activity if enacted.
Chile Senate bill text details 22% tax and online betting advertising rules
Operators would need to account for the proposed tax regime and transitional restrictions on existing advertising contracts.
Veikkaus reportedly partners with Viabet for international betting entry
The reported Viabet move may signal international expansion, but its terms and market are unspecified.
Brazil betting market faces investor questions over regulatory stability
Questions about regulatory stability may affect investors’ confidence in Brazil’s betting market.
Bristol study records 10.5% fall in gambling ad messages after shirt-sponsorship ban
The findings indicate that operators’ advertising exposure shifted to other placements despite the shirt-sponsorship ban.
Zurich police uncover illegal poker venue in Opfikon
The action signals enforcement against illegal gambling venues in Switzerland.
Rutgers study finds gambling participation among US teenagers
The findings and recommendations may inform safeguards and prevention approaches for operators and policymakers.
Zurich cantonal police seize CHF15,000 in illegal Opfikon poker raid
The operation involved enforcement against illegal poker and identified unauthorised employment at the venue.
UKGC study finds illegal gambling often overlaps with licensed play
The findings inform operators and regulators assessing how unlicensed gambling relates to licensed activity and consumer harm.