Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said he plans to send Congress proposals to remove taxes including the gambling tax. He argued that the taxes contribute less than 1% of revenue and do not justify their administrative cost; the government said the proposed changes would be implemented progressively through March.
A proposed repeal could change the tax obligations of gambling businesses operating in Bolivia.
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AIEJA president Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez warned that Mexico’s 50% GGR tax, effective 1 January 2026, could push players towards illegal gambling platforms. He said higher taxes may also reduce government revenue, while noting that he remained optimistic about market growth around the 2026 World Cup.
Scott Bright filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in King County Superior Court, alleging the platform violated Washington's online gambling ban. His complaint says he lost $308,781.62 between 17 June and 14 August 2026; Kalshi has sought dismissal and argues its event contracts are regulated under federal law and that counterparties, not the company, received his losses.
Scott Bright has sued Kalshi in Washington, alleging that its prediction market violated the state's online gambling ban. Kalshi has sought to dismiss the case.
Hotelux Amsterdam Airport closed at the end of October after Haarlemmermeer’s mayor ordered it to stop operating without a licence. The North Holland District Court rejected Hotelux Airport B.V.’s request to suspend enforcement on 8 October, but the ruling was a provisional assessment; Play World Casino in the same building remains open.
Hotelux in Hoofddorp reportedly closed at the end of October because it lacked the required operating licence, while the casino in the same building remains open. Play World still lists opening hours for Hoofddorp on its location page.
Texas lawmakers filed resolutions on 9 November proposing constitutional amendments that would let voters decide on casino gaming and in-person sports betting at an election on 2 November 2027. The proposals would permit up to 10 casino licences and cap operator taxes at 15%; a separate Senate resolution would allow the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to offer gaming through a state-tribal compact.
Spain's Secretariat-General for Consumer Affairs and Gambling said the Player Portal provides information and prevention tools, not effective limits on play. The portal lets registered users view account operators and activity reports, and set alerts against their own participation and deposit thresholds.
Spain's Secretariat-General for Consumer Affairs and Gambling said alerts from the Player Portal are informational and do not impose effective limits on play. The secretariat explained the portal in a LinkedIn publication and video.