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Namibia Gambling Board sets 30 April deadline for outstanding levies

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Namibia's Gambling Board told casino, gambling-house, bar and shebeen licence holders to settle outstanding levies and fees by 30 April 2026. Public Notice No. 001 of 2026 also requires licence holders to submit remittance forms and supporting documents; the Board said non-compliance may lead to disciplinary action, including penalties or licence suspension or withdrawal.

Licence holders face a payment and reporting deadline, with possible enforcement action for non-compliance.

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Brazilian government sets deadline to withdraw betting account balances

Brazil’s government said customers had until 23h59 on 5 October to withdraw money from betting platforms before sites and apps stop operating from 6 October under Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026. The Finance Ministry reported that R$1.33 billion remained in accounts; banks are scheduled to return unclaimed balances from 9 to 14 October, with unresolved cases transferred to Caixa from 14 October.

Customers with money in Brazilian betting accounts had until 23h59 on 5 October to request a withdrawal, the last day for voluntary redemption before platforms stop operating. From 6 October, sites and apps cease operations under the implementation schedule of Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which prohibited the exploitation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds betting in the country.

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