Georgia’s Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee advanced SB 386 on 30 January 2024 by an 8-2 vote. The proposal would permit 16 betting apps, place regulation with the state lottery and set a 20% tax on adjusted gross income; it is expected to go next to the Senate Rules Committee.
SB 386’s proposed app limit, regulatory authority and tax would shape operators’ potential entry into Georgia.
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Macau’s Second Standing Committee reported that gaming concession revenue made up 76.6% of government revenue in 2025. The government collected about MOP$94.9 billion in gaming tax, while total revenue was MOP$124.1 billion and expenditure was MOP$102.9 billion. Committee president Ip Sio Kai said gaming revenue improved in the first half of 2026 but declined year on year in the second half.
Macau's gaming tax made up 76.6% of its total revenue in 2025, according to information presented at a Legislative Assembly committee meeting. In 2025, gross gaming revenue reached MOP$247.4 billion, with government gaming tax revenue at approximately MOP$94.9 billion.
Colorado's Division of Gaming recorded record sports betting tax revenue of almost €42m in fiscal year 2025/2026. The state took about €3.12bn in wagers up to July 2026. The Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado says support services are struggling to keep pace.
Colorado's Division of Gaming recorded sports betting tax revenue of almost €42m in fiscal year 2025/2026. The state took about €3.12bn in wagers up to July 2026, the reports said.
Italy’s Committee for Legislation recommended that a new tax provision on gambling-related sponsorship costs be incorporated into the consolidated income tax law, according to the report. The provision makes specified sponsorship or similar expenses non-deductible for income tax and IRAP when incurred by entities linked to licensed gambling operators that provide gaming information or odds-comparison services.
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies Budget Committee opposed an amendment proposing a 21% tax rate on fixed-odds retail sports bets and 25% on online bets. The proposal would have allocated at least €13 million a year to women’s football and measures against gambling addiction; the government undersecretary and committee said the costs lacked adequate quantification and funding.
Brazil’s Senate Sports Committee approved bill PL 6124/2025, which proposes directing part of tax revenue from licensed sports betting to the Brazilian Military Sports Commission. The proposal estimates an allocation of BRL 0.30 to BRL 0.40 per BRL 1,000 in regulated betting income. It is expected to proceed to the Senate’s Committee on Economic Affairs.