Uganda’s Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said gaming and betting tax revenue will support sports infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The government forecasts gaming and lottery revenue of at least Shs300bn in 2024/25; the source also projects Shs87bn in lottery gaming tax and Shs60bn in non-tax revenue.
The allocation links gambling-sector revenue to sports infrastructure funding in Uganda.
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France’s Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) launched its “Zone à risques” awareness campaign on sports betting harm ahead of the 2026 World Cup. A study conducted for the ANJ found that 41% of French respondents planning to follow the tournament intended to bet with authorised operators, while the share was 54% among those under 35.
Reportedly, Uruguay will change from January 2027 how a portion of tax revenue earmarked for sports infrastructure is distributed, excluding the AUF.
A reform approved by Parliament will alter how part of the tax revenue designated for sports infrastructure is allocated in Uruguay, with the change taking effect in January 2027. Under that reform, the Uruguayan Football Association is excluded from the distribution.
Mali’s draft 2027 budget targets FCFA54.4 billion in tax revenue from sports betting profits, an 8.8% increase on the updated 2026 estimate. The Council of Ministers approved the proposed Finance Bill on 18 September 2026, and the National Transition Council was expected to review the budget during its October session. The draft also proposes adding gaming operators and expanding PMU-Mali betting locations.
Mali's draft 2027 budget targets FCFA54.4bn (US$96.3m) in tax revenue from sports betting profits, an 8.8% increase on the updated 2026 estimate. The proposed Finance Bill was approved by the Council of Ministers on 18 September 2026. The National Transition Council is expected to review the proposed 2027 budget at its October session, which began on 5 October.
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.
Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by about 30%, with revised rates due to take effect on 1 April 2027 if approved. The certification fee for an already type-tested model would fall from JPY4,340 to JPY3,030, while testing requirements would remain unchanged.
Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by around 30%.