The UK government said the statutory gambling levy will take effect on 6 April, with operators’ first payments due by 1 October. Online slots will have a £5 stake limit from 9 April and a £2 limit for players aged 18 to 24 from 21 May.
Operators must prepare for a new levy timetable and two phased online slots stake restrictions.
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Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced that a ban on online sports betting will take effect on 6 October, according to reports. The measure bars new account deposits and allows users to withdraw funds until 5 October. Durigan said a directive to app stores to block betting sites was planned for 6 October.
Brazil’s tax reform establishes a Selective Tax that will be included in the calculation bases for CBS and IBS, with the changes taking effect from 2027. The Federal Revenue Service said unclaimed prizes held in an operator’s account cannot be deducted; the report describes a 15% rate only as a hypothetical example.
New Zealand published final rules for its online gambling market, which are due to take effect on 3 July 2026, the report said. They set requirements for player limits, verification, breaks, self-exclusion and advertising, including a ban on affiliate marketing and credit-card-funded payments.
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs set out a timeline for the online casino licensing process to begin in July 2026. The proposed bill is expected to pass in May; the process would cap licences at 15, and operators must apply by 1 December 2026 or cease online casino gambling in New Zealand, the department said.
Italy’s ADM published the final PSQF 5.0 communication protocol for fixed-odds sports betting, alongside a document on additional information categories. Both are scheduled to enter production on 16 March 2026, and concessionaires must use the new messages and technical specifications.