South Korean tourism and casino groups oppose licence and levy proposals
South Korean tourism and casino organisations opposed proposed licence renewals and tourism levies, including five-year renewal periods and a maximum fund rate of 15%.
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Chile’s TDLC keeps four casino licence tenders on schedule
The rulings keep the four casino permit competitions moving towards their scheduled bid hearing.
Brazilian government reports USD 1.4bn in betting taxes for first half
The reported receipts show substantial betting and gambling tax collection, including taxes beyond the operator GGR levy.
Buenos Aires official warns of rising youth problem gambling
Proposed limits and advertising restrictions could affect gambling operators serving Buenos Aires Province.
SOFTSWISS reviews first-half 2026 gambling regulation changes
The review outlines licensing and compliance milestones relevant to suppliers and operators preparing for market changes.
GRAI reports 2025 preparations for Ireland's gambling licensing regime
The report outlines preparations for licensing and oversight that gambling businesses in Ireland will face.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Gibraltar equalises men's pension contributions after pensionable age cut to 60
Men's pensionable age falls from 65 to 60, with lower contribution requirements, altering pension costs for Gibraltar employers.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
Seaport forecasts Macau gaming revenue recovery
Seaport Research Partners expected Macau GGR to grow 4.5% year-on-year in August and 11% in September after World Cup disruption.
Papaya files Chapter 15 while appealing $719m verdict
Papaya Gaming filed for Chapter 15 protection while appealing a $719m verdict issued by a federal judge in New York on 27 July.
Macao gaming revenue declines 8.4% in July
Macao's gross gaming revenue totalled 20.26bn patacas in July 2026, falling 8.4% but increasing compared with June.
Chilean online operators form Responsible iGaming Association
Online gambling operators established Chile's Responsible iGaming Association to support development of regulation, as Chile lacked a dedicated legal framework.
South Carolina resident sues DraftKings and Polymarket over sports contracts
Charleston County resident James M. Hughes sued DraftKings and Polymarket, alleging their sports contracts breach South Carolina gambling law, though he never traded on a prediction market.
Romania introduces tiered gambling winnings taxes
Romania implemented a tiered tax framework for gambling winnings from 1 August 2026 as part of the government's programme to reduce the budget deficit.
Meloni's office rejects draft land-based gambling reforms in Italy
Operators and suppliers awaiting revised land-based rules face likely further delay, with the reform timetable now uncertain.
Ohio casinos increase June revenue to $84.9m
Ohio casino revenue increased 3.5% annually to $84.9m in June, with slots contributing $62.8m and table games $22.1m.
California federal court dismisses gambling-loss RICO claims against DraftKings
Operators face a public-policy bar limiting RICO recovery of gambling losses, per the Northern California dismissal.
ADM launches online gambling complaints portal on 10 September
Concessionaires must handle complaints first and respond within 72 hours before players escalate eligible cases to ADM.
UKGC raises casino terrorist financing risk level to medium
Regulators and operators should note UKGC raised its casino terrorist financing risk classification to medium in its 2026 assessment.
SBC Media report links Brazil betting market maturity to regulatory consistency
The report links Brazil's market maturity to regulatory consistency and fiscal stability, informing perceptions of regulatory risk.
Indiana casino campaign groups seek support ahead of referendums
Operators should watch November referendums that could let county leaders seek casino development proposals.
Chilean operators establish responsible iGaming association
Regulators should note Chilean operators formed an organisation to advance online gambling regulation, announced late July.
Kansas sports betting handle falls 24.69% year on year in January
The decline gives operators and investors evidence of changing cross-border competition and regional betting demand.
Tucumán councillor proposes five measures to limit gambling exposure
Operators should track five draft ordinances seeking to reduce gambling exposure, including advertising restrictions, in San Miguel de Tucumán.
Massachusetts House bill could allow historical horse racing machines at Raynham Park
The bill would open a new machine-gaming channel at a Massachusetts racetrack, drawing tribal and competing-casino opposition that operators and suppliers should track.
AGSI proposes nationwide interim rules for land-based gambling
Operators face uncertainty over land-based concession renewals and the timing of the sector reorganisation, which the proposed nationwide interim rules aim to address.