Regulus reportedly said an increase in MGD could put £92 million of horse racing income at risk. The consultancy also forecast that about 4,000 betting shops could close by 2029.
The forecast could affect betting-shop operators and horse racing income if the tax increase proceeds.
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EGP-FIPE warned that a further tax increase on gaming machines could make at least 20% of specialist gaming halls uneconomic. The association said the government measures under consideration for the 2027 budget could include a one-percentage-point rise in the tax on slots and VLTs, alongside a three-year extension of several concessions; these remain proposals described in press reports.
EGP-FIPE, which represents public establishments offering licensed games, said a higher tax on gaming machines would make managing at least 20% of specialist halls uneconomic, affecting jobs and the licensed physical network. The association said its estimate followed press previews of measures the government is studying within the 2027 budget manoeuvre.
Brazilian betting operators face restrictions on football shirt branding from 5 October under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, with 85 licences due to expire on 25 October, the report says. Convocados estimates Série A clubs received about R$1.03bn in betting sponsorship in 2025; some contracts have ended or been suspended as operators respond to the measure.
The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) and its members say a total ban on fixed-odds betting would disrupt Brazil’s regulatory framework. Citing an LCA Consultores estimate, IBJR says the measure could put R$58bn to R$73bn in revenue at risk from 2027 to 2030, depending on how much regulated demand shifts to illegal operators.
Michigan’s Gaming Control Board approved fixed-odds horse-racing wagers for the state’s regulated online betting market, according to the report. The option lets customers lock in odds when placing a bet; the board’s executive director said the change responds to bettor demand.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in the state's regulated online sports betting market, according to the report. The format lets customers lock in their odds when a bet is placed, instead of relying on a traditional pari-mutuel pool.
Lotería de Córdoba launched Córdoba Turf at the Clásico San Jerónimo in Córdoba, Argentina, according to a report. The platform offers online horse-racing betting, with access limited to adults aged 18 and over; the report said access is free.
Lotería de Córdoba has launched Córdoba Turf, an official online horse-racing platform for the Argentine province of Córdoba, according to a report. The platform was presented during the Clásico San Jerónimo at the Jockey Club de Córdoba. Access is free and limited to adults aged 18 and over.