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Spain sets default global deposit limits for online gambling
Operators must apply a per-player limit across all platforms and enforce three-working-day delays on limit changes from 26 March 2027.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Spain sets €3,300 monthly cross-operator deposit limit for online players
The joint deposit limit system becomes mandatory on 26 March 2027, applying default limits across all operators where players hold accounts.
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Castilla y León gaming congress draws 18 reports across 15 outlets on first day
Coverage centred on the opening address noting the sector's companies, direct jobs and regional treasury contribution.
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Andalucía publishes Mijas gaming training centre agreement
The published four-year agreement keeps the Mijas centre running as a national reference centre for gambling training.
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InfoPlay reviews Spain's new Player Portal and its limits
The free portal centralises a user's online gambling activity across licensed operators, requiring Cl@ve, certificate or electronic ID.
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UKGC sets new category B gaming machine requirements
Licensees will gain access to session information to support interactions with consumers showing signs of gambling harm.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC reports GB gambling yield up 4.4% to £17.5bn
Sarah Gardner said regulated gambling generated £17.5bn gross gambling yield in the year to March 2026, up 4.4%.
Source: UKGC
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MGC releases September 2026 casino and sports wagering revenue
The monthly figures give operators, suppliers and investors the state's latest casino and sports wagering performance data.
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Japan arcades bar under-18s after 22:00 under national entertainment rules
National rules bar under-18s from arcades after 22:00, with municipalities able to impose additional restrictions.
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Novo asks TSE to annul Lula and Alckmin over betting ban
Novo's TSE action argues the betting ban in Medida Provisória 1.394/2026 formed part of an abuse of political power.
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Brazil betting ban could cost R$18.2bn, BNLData estimate shows
A possible betting ban could cost public finances R$18.2bn, against a government estimate of R$6.8bn.
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Brennan Center study finds prediction markets sway voters
The study found prediction market data shapes voters' views comparably to traditional polling.
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Sirichoke questions Thai crackdown as 29 of 30 betting sites stay accessible
A former MP said 29 of 30 betting websites he checked remained accessible despite reported link restrictions.
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Maine targets Q1 2027 online casino launch pending rulemaking
Operators and suppliers eyeing Maine face a rulemaking, licensing and staffing timeline that could push the market's launch beyond the targeted first quarter of 2027.
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Polymarket sues Ohio over sports betting rules, seeks injunction
Polymarket petitioned a federal court for an injunction against Ohio, arguing its sports betting rules are discriminatory and unconstitutional.
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SPA note flags Blaze operator's AML checks over top bettor
The case tests whether operators' know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering controls can withstand regulator scrutiny of high-volume accounts.
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CGA to launch temporary licensing portal after cyberattack exposes 40,000 documents
Operators face licensing through a temporary portal while the CGA rebuilds systems after the breach.
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Boulos acknowledges impact of betting ban on Brazilian clubs
A minister acknowledged betting-ban impacts on clubs, bearing on operators reliant on such arrangements.
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North Carolina sets 6% tax on prediction market operators from January
North Carolina's 6% tax on net trading fee revenue sets a tax precedent for prediction market operators.
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Cyprus betting revenue rises 24% to €46.9m in Q2 2026
Regulator-reported figures give operators and investors a benchmark showing online growth outpacing retail.
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Senator tables Lula Law bill to ban Buenos Aires online gambling
The bill, if enacted, would remove online gambling from the Buenos Aires market, affecting operators active in the province.
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Polymarket sues Ohio over cease-and-desist order
The case tests whether state gambling rules can restrict prediction markets operating across state lines, a question affecting US market access.
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UK bookmaker opens market on Machine Games Duty rate after Budget
A UK and Ireland bookmaker opened a market on the Machine Games Duty rate after the Autumn Budget.
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ACMA sets out rules for Australia gambling advertising ban from 2027
Operators must review advertising and sponsorship contracts ahead of the celebrity and sports star ban from 1 January 2027.
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Lula reduces references to fixed-odds betting ban in runoff speeches
Lula's reduced references to a fixed-odds betting ban leave operators uncertain over federal betting policy direction.