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Uruguay proposal would regulate digital platforms, including online gambling services

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A proposal presented to Uruguay’s Parliament would establish rules for digital platforms, including online gambling services. The framework proposes algorithmic transparency, user appeals against account blocks or content removals, differentiated requirements based on platform size and impact, and an independent oversight body.

Online gambling platforms could face new transparency, appeals and oversight requirements if the proposal advances.

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Mexico’s digital-services tax route offers online gambling operators an alternative

Mexico’s tax reform, effective 1 January 2026, allows foreign online betting platforms to register with the tax authority, pay gaming tax and file monthly reports without a gambling permit or local partner, according to the article. Gaming lawyer Alfredo Lazcano says the legal basis remains uncertain, while dedicated online gambling legislation has made no concrete progress since March 2025.

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