Bulgaria’s proposed 2026 budget would introduce licensing for gambling affiliates and impose an annual €6,000 charge plus a 10% levy on commissions from measurable gambling promotions. The proposal is headed to the National Assembly for final approval, according to the report.
The proposed charges would add licensing and tax obligations for affiliates working with licensed betting companies.
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The Italian government’s 2027 budget proposal would add a Wednesday draw for Lotto, SuperEnalotto and linked optional games, according to the report. The Customs and Monopolies Agency would establish the draw within 60 days of the law taking effect; eligible concessionaires could settle residual 2015 levy debts with a total reduction capped at 20% of those debts, subject to conditions including payment in three instalments and waiving litigation.
TEISE Advisory founder Vaughan Lewis has proposed extending Britain’s horse racing levy to all online gambling operators, including casino-only businesses. Lewis said reform would require legislation and could take years, and suggested offsetting levy payments against gambling duty.
Vaughan Lewis, founder of TEISE Advisory, has proposed extending the British horse racing levy to all online gambling operators, including casino-only businesses. Lewis said racing "can and should start the conversation now", according to a report of his remarks. He said the change would require legislation and would likely take years, and that it should be pursued only after the government's autumn budget on 28 October.
A submission by Luciano Mondellini to a Senate committee says draft bill S. 1902 proposes a 2% contribution on football bets collected in Italy from 1 January 2027. The bill estimates annual proceeds of €230 million, but specifies that the funds would support several football and social purposes rather than go entirely to professional clubs.
Reportedly, Australia’s government introduced the Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026 to Parliament, proposing a wagering advertising opt-out register. A levy on wagering providers would fund the register and other harm reduction measures. The proposals also include restrictions on inducement marketing, customer risk identification duties and prohibitions on certain commission-based referrals.
Reportedly, Brazilian federal deputy Ana Paula Lima introduced Bill 4.761/2026 to fund public mental health services through a levy on authorised fixed-odds betting operators. The proposed monthly charge would start at 2% of operator revenue, with adjustments permitted between 1% and 6%. Proceeds would fund prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for gambling disorders.