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Brazil betting ban alarms LatAm experts over investor confidence
A ban on an authorised market tests whether licence-based investment and player-protection controls remain reliable across Latin America.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Brazil minister confirms R$5.3bn 2027 betting revenue loss
The minister confirmed a R$5.3bn 2027 loss and said transfers to legal beneficiaries may be cut.
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Cambodia plans online system to collect gambling duties
Cambodia is preparing an online system to improve collection and management of gambling duties and regulatory revenues.
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IAGR conference in Lima addresses self-exclusion and illegal market
Sessions cover cross-border self-exclusion standards, illegal gambling and the role of digital intermediaries.
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Lula campaign drops bets ban theme in second round, Folha reports
Average bets mentions per video fell from 11 in the first round to four in the second.
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Lula campaign cuts bets mentions from 11 to four per video
Average mentions per video fell from 11 to four, and Janja said the ban did not deliver the expected win.
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Parma TAR rules slot replacement counts as new installation under distance rules
The court found replacing machines identified by new codes constituted a new installation under regional law.
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M5S motion proposes under-3 screen ban and supervision to age 12
Motion 1-00608 proposes banning digital devices and video games for children under three, with supervision required to age 12.
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Pennsylvania State Police open tip line as skill games ban takes effect
State police ask the public to report skill games, now illegal slot machines; venues face criminal prosecution and immediate seizure.
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EGBA and KSA discuss illegal online gambling at Brussels meeting
EGBA and KSA discussed consumer protection, harm detection, money-laundering prevention and a joint Google whitelist working group.
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AGSI seeks bridging measures as Italian retail concessions near expiry
Retail concessions for betting, bingo, AWPs and VLTs expire 31 December 2026 with the reorganisation decree shelved since August.
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Polymarket challenges Ohio sports betting rules on constitutional grounds
Polymarket's complaint argues Ohio's online sports betting framework violates the Commerce Clause, testing state licensing requirements.
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Kambi LatAm director says Brazil betting measure threatens sports integrity
Kambi's warning signals that suppliers focused on regulated markets face project disruption and legal uncertainty in one of the world's largest betting markets.
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Comoros seeks UK help over Anjouan gambling licensing
Operators holding Anjouan licences face uncertainty over their legal basis as Comoros pursues potential action affecting close to 1,500 listed businesses.
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ACT government introduces legislation to reduce gambling harm
The ACT government is introducing legislation aimed at further reducing gambling harm in the territory.
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Comoros seeks UK help over Anjouan gambling licence network
Comoros seeks British help and prepares legal action, putting nearly 1,500 registered businesses under scrutiny.
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Illinois court bars state gambling rules for Kalshi
The ruling leaves open whether prediction-market sports contracts face federal derivatives oversight or state gambling rules, affecting market access and tax exposure.
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Italy online casino spend holds at €306.3m in September
The top five operators accounted for 65.80% of September's €306.3m online casino spend.
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Ohio governor plans further legal action against prediction markets
The dispute tests whether federally regulated prediction markets must comply with state gambling law, affecting licensing and tax exposure.
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AGSI's Chiacchio urges bridge measures to sustain Italy's land-based network
Retail concessionaires and suppliers face closures before new tenders unless transitional measures support land-based outlets.
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Cambodia regulator seeks better gambling duty collection, eyes online payment
More efficient duty collection and online payment could tighten oversight of casino revenue and change compliance obligations for operators.
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Slot machines match roulette as preferred game in Spanish salons at 39.2%
The shift in player preference informs product mix and floor planning for Spanish salon operators and machine suppliers.
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Extremadura budgets €25.34m in gambling taxes and fees for 2027
The draft figures give operators and suppliers a baseline for gambling tax costs in Extremadura, subject to budget approval.
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Castilla y León forecasts €59.3m in gambling tax revenue for 2027
Operators in the region face unchanged tax rates, while the projected decline signals online migration eroding regional land-based revenue.
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Galicia runs 1,183 gaming inspections in first quarter of 2026
Sustained inspection volumes raise compliance and record-keeping demands for hospitality hosts and gaming venues in Galicia.