Greece’s Ministry of Finance has proposed changes to gambling legislation, reportedly including stronger regulatory powers and higher taxes on iGaming. The available report does not specify the proposed measures or next steps.
Operators may face higher taxes if the proposed iGaming changes proceed.
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Spain published a draft bill to amend Law 13/2011 on gambling regulation on 20 May 2026. The deadline for contributions is 22 June; the report provides no details of the proposed amendments.
Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reported €4.52bn in tax revenue from gambling activities for the first nine months of 2026, according to its treasury account published on 5 November. Gaming machines generated about €3.59bn, representing roughly 79.3% of the revenue recorded in that category.
Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance reported €4.52bn in tax revenue from gambling activities for the first nine months of 2026. The figure comes from the Treasury summary account at 30 September 2026, which the ministry's State General Accounting Department published on 5 November. The levy on gaming machines was the main component, at about €3.59bn.
Austria's finance ministry expects 20 providers to apply for online gambling licences under the planned reform of the Glücksspielgesetz, it told MeinBezirk. Applicants must be stock corporations with a supervisory board, compliance systems and at least €10m in share capital. Industry representatives doubt the reform will channel players away from EU-licensed sites.
Austria's finance ministry expects 20 providers to apply for online gambling licences under the planned reform of the Glücksspielgesetz, it told MeinBezirk in response to a query. The ministry said applicants must be a capital company with a supervisory board, working compliance systems for money laundering and player protection, and share capital of at least €10m.
Brazil's Finance Ministry is investigating 14 betting and online gaming companies over suspected revenue-reporting irregularities, the report said. Blaze may have underpaid up to R$96.1 million in taxes and required transfers, an estimate that is not an established debt; the company said it follows applicable rules and will provide information to authorities. The SPA confirmed that sector inspections are continuing.
Brazil’s regulated fixed-odds betting sector recorded R$7.6bn in Q1 2026 gross gaming revenue, citing a Finance Ministry report prepared by SPA. The report put transfers to statutory beneficiaries at approximately R$914.1m during the quarter.