Brazil finance minister says betting suspension will require 2027 budget adjustment
The suspension affects projected tax receipts, while the measure’s expiry could allow betting activity to resume nationwide.
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Greece raises online casino winnings tax rates to 20% and 30%
The higher rates change the tax deducted from online casino and poker winnings in Greece.
Results
Churchill Downs reports record third-quarter revenue of $696m
The results and completed tote-services transaction provide investors and racing operators with updates on Churchill Downs’ performance and commercial arrangements.
Bernstein forecasts prediction-market revenue growth for Robinhood and Coinbase
The forecasts give investors revenue estimates for prediction-market and related products at two financial-services companies.
Rinconada mayor asks Chile's SII to audit Casino Enjoy debt of CLP2bn
The Rinconada mayor's request puts municipal scrutiny of Casino Enjoy's CLP2bn debt before Chilean regulators and investors.
Latvian tax authority and licensed gambling association renew cooperation agreement
The State Revenue Service and the licensed operators' association renewed their mutual cooperation agreement.
Source: IAUI (Latvia)
Ghana’s digital VAT system raises questions over online betting costs
Unclear VAT treatment may affect online betting costs for Ghanaian users and operators.
ProntoPaga says it will suspend Chile gaming platforms that miss digital VAT payments
Platforms that miss the stated VAT deadline risk losing access to ProntoPaga’s payment services.
Coljuegos seizes 397 illegal gambling items in Popayán
Coljuegos seized 397 unauthorised gambling items in Popayán, signalling enforcement and health-funding revenue at stake.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Colorado posts record sports betting tax revenue for 2025/2026
Record tax revenue with support services struggling shows regulators the tension between revenue growth and player protection.
Colorado posts record sports-betting tax revenue for FY2025/2026
Operators in Colorado face deposit caps, a credit-card ban and marketing restrictions as the state's sports-betting tax take reaches a record.
Colorado posts record sports betting tax revenue for fiscal 2025/2026
Record tax revenue and growing handle show operators a lucrative market while support services struggle to keep pace.
KSA criticises Meta and Google over illegal gambling adverts in the Netherlands
Operators and suppliers may face changes to how gambling adverts and payment services for unlicensed platforms are handled in the Netherlands.
Receita Federal secretary forecasts replacement tax revenue after Brazil betting ban
The ban affects betting tax receipts and statutory allocations to public services, which BNLData says the government’s loss estimate excludes.
New Jersey senators consider civil penalties for underage gambling
The bill would replace criminal penalties with civil fines across online and land-based gambling, funding problem gambling services and treatment.
Alberta grants Brick House Recovery Centre $2.4m for gambling treatment
The grant funds treatment before the province receives the operator payments linked to regulated iGaming revenue.
Licence
RiskCherry secures approvals in five jurisdictions, reaching 24 regulated markets
RiskCherry’s stated coverage across 24 regulated markets gives operators more jurisdictions in which to use its services.
GCI report estimates unregulated gambling took 72% of EU online market
The estimates may inform regulators’ enforcement priorities across online gambling and its supporting services.
EU Court clarifies hosting protections for videos advertising online gambling
The ruling clarifies when video platforms may lose liability protections for gambling advertising hosted on their services.
Ohio candidate Amy Acton supports online casino legalisation with safeguards
Acton’s position could inform future debate over online casino legislation and safeguards in Ohio.
Chile’s SII estimates first online betting VAT payment above USD 100m
The tax treatment requires registered platforms and withholding agents to prepare for payments while leaving legality decisions separate.
Federal judge upholds Coquille Tribe’s right to operate South Medford gaming facility
The ruling allows Coquille to keep operating the facility and using gaming revenue for tribal services and programmes.
Fincord estimates illegal online gambling generated $50bn worldwide in 2025
The reported scale and targeting of self-excluded users are relevant to enforcement and consumer-protection responses in the UK.
Armenia requires telecoms to block unlicensed gambling sites from February 2027
Telecom operators and unlicensed gambling services will face new blocking requirements in Armenia from the stated effective date.
Italy’s government decree limits tax deductions for gaming communications and sponsorships
The measures change the tax treatment of concessionaire communications spending and certain gaming-related sponsorship costs.