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DGOJ announces gambling harm research fund approaching €1m
The DGOJ's almost €1m gambling harm research fund follows consultation on proposed Gambling Regulation Act changes.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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EU committee considers 1% gambling revenue levy
Progress toward considering an EU-wide gambling revenue levy signals distant but notable tax risk for operators and investors.
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UKGC reiterates limited expected impact of financial risk assessments
Operators should note the UKGC says financial risk assessments should barely affect most British bettors.
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KSA warns Dutch licence-holders it is raising World Cup advertising supervision
Dutch licence-holders face closer scrutiny of World Cup advertising and sponsorship, so campaigns and affiliate arrangements should be reviewed against the KSA's rules.
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Nick Herbert urges review of UKGC affordability checks
A Conservative peer urged the Culture Secretary to reconsider the UKGC's affordability-check policy in the Lords.
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Brazil collects BRL4.17bn in first-quarter betting taxes
Brazil's federal government received BRL4.17bn in betting taxes during Q1, per official records.
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KSA restates advertising rules for licence-holders ahead of 2026 World Cup
Operators holding Dutch licences must keep advertising untargeted-free and sports sponsorship tightly limited as the World Cup approaches.
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UK Remote Gaming Duty rise enters slow adjustment phase, lawyers say
Operators face rising duty costs that lawyers expect to reshape marketing, product economics and player behaviour over coming quarters.
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BGC weighs legal challenge to UK affordability checks
A legal challenge could delay or reshape the Gambling Commission's affordability regime, affecting compliance costs and customer checks for UK operators.
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UK gambling reform faces political reshuffle after May 2026 vote
UK gambling regulation is expected to be affected by political developments following the 7 May 2026 vote.
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Spain's DGOJ opens public consultation on gambling law reform
The DGOJ consultation on amending the 15-year-old gambling law covers influencer advertising, acquisition promotions and search-engine advertising.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
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ANJ algorithm estimates 600,000 excessive gamblers generating 60% of GGR
The algorithm identified 600,000 players generating 60% of gross gaming revenue, and the regulator called operators' identification effort insufficient.
Source: ANJ (France)
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Iowa casino revenue rises 3.67% to $146.3m in April 2026
The figures show Iowa sports wagering revenue growing faster than casino revenue, a split operators and suppliers can weigh.
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Panama wins CIADI arbitration against Banesco over bond calls
The tribunal rejected all of Banesco's claims and ordered it to pay Panama $900,000 in legal fees and costs.
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Panama economy grows 4.4% in 2025, Chapman tells CAVEX summit
The economy expanded 4.4% in 2025 and the deficit fell to roughly 4% of GDP, while Panama has begun OECD engagement.
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Panama minister presents bill adding economic substance rules to Fiscal Code
The bill sets economic substance requirements for certain foreign-source passive income, targeting structures without real activity in Panama.
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GGL outlines nine-member Sportbeirat advising on sports betting
The nine-member Sportbeirat advises the regulator and the Länder on sports betting and betting programme questions and treaty evaluation.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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Panama AML commission urges institutional integrity against organised crime
The commission's technical secretary called for stronger institutional integrity and international cooperation, describing compliance and due diligence as essential tools.
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Iowa sports wagering revenue jumps 56% to $24.57m in March 2026
The figures show Bally's Marquette landside casino's revenue increase while statewide casino revenue fell, signalling competitive shift.
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French gambling mediator reports 1,856 requests in 2025, up 20%
Operators face scrutiny over account handling and mediation participation, with withdrawal from cases limiting the mediator's ability to resolve player disputes.
Source: ANJ (France)
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Coljuegos briefs Risaralda mayors on gambling legality at Pereira meeting
Local coordination matters because regional authorities help tackle unauthorised betting, Coljuegos said.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
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GGL sets out money-laundering prevention duties for German gambling operators
Operators must run risk analyses, identify customers and report suspected laundering to the FIU, with EU anti-money-laundering rules applying from 10 July 2027.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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Coljuegos and Superfinanciera seek bank access for licensed gambling operators
Banking barriers affect authorised operators, and payment channels used by unlicensed online operators are a coordination target.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
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ANJ reports French gambling revenue up 3% to €14.1bn in 2025
Operators face intensifying competition and full-year tax effects in 2026 as online play approaches a fifth of French gambling revenue.
Source: ANJ (France)
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DGOJ outlines risk-player detection model at Rome's IGE 2026
The DGOJ's early-detection system for risky online behaviour is required under Real Decreto 176/2023.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)