Lithuania’s coalition parties agreed in principle on 5 November to pursue progressive taxation of gambling licences as part of budget discussions for 2027. No rates or tax bands have been settled; estimates of additional revenue range from 34 million to 36 million, and the Finance Ministry is still considering a bill.
Operators need the eventual tax rates and timetable to assess the effect on their financial planning.
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Poland’s iGaming search-demand index rose 20.6% in the seven days to 20 September, according to Blask Index data. The measure had fallen after BLIK began blocking transactions to domains on the Finance Ministry’s illegal-gambling register on 1 September, then rose above its late-August level on 19 and 20 September. The index tracks search demand, not money flows to blocked domains.
Reportedly, Brazilian officials are drafting restrictions that may outlaw online casino games. The administration could use a provisional measure to introduce restrictions immediately, subject to subsequent congressional approval. Internal discussions continue, with some officials favouring enforcement against unlicensed businesses and the economic team resisting some stricter options.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Finance Ministry reaffirmed its exclusive authority over gambling regulation and taxation in a 27 August 2026 communiqué. It instructed operators to register with its offices and meet tax obligations through designated services. The ministry said documents from unauthorised bodies have no legal effect and tasked DGRAD with enforcing compliance.
Malaysia’s government denied granting new gambling licences during its administration, citing the Finance Ministry. On 12 August, the Federal Court refused Kedah permission to appeal rulings on betting and lottery licence renewals. The court ordered the state to pay MYR50,000 in legal costs.
Malaysia’s Finance Ministry said it had issued no new gambling licences or permits and had not authorised new pool betting or lottery outlets. It said existing licences date from approvals granted in the 1990s, and that special lottery draws have been reduced from 22 a year to eight. The statement responded to claims by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.