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BNLData disputes Comsefaz’s R$ 62.5bn betting loss estimate
The figures affect how operators and regulators assess court claims and estimates of losses attributed to betting.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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CEJUEGO calls for equal gambling rules for public and private operators in Spain
CEJUEGO’s proposals seek consistent regulatory treatment for public and private operators and assessment of existing restrictions before further rules.
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Caixa takes responsibility for outstanding bettor refunds in Brazil from 15 October
The pending balance and unnamed companies leave operators and bettors without a full account of refunds still due.
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AGCM opens consultation on Lega Pro audiovisual rights for 2028–2031
Sportsbook stakeholders should track AGCM's consultation on Lega Pro's 2028–2031 audiovisual rights guidelines, which include betting arrangements.
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AGCOM plans 30-day consultation on Italian gambling infotainment guidelines
Operators can provide feedback as AGCOM prepares stricter rules amid concerns about promotional activity on operator-linked information sites.
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AGCM opens consultation on Lega Pro rights guidelines covering betting
Betting stakeholders can comment by 26 October on Lega Pro audiovisual rights guidelines covering gaming and betting uses.
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NAO opens investigation into Allwyn-run National Lottery
The probe puts scrutiny on Allwyn's delivery of the UK lottery and on the returns it generates for good causes.
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UK casinos identify £200m investment plans over five years
The planned investment would improve casino operators’ hospitality and entertainment facilities in the UK.
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France’s online gambling market grows 11% in H1 2026
The figures show online activity’s growing share of France’s regulated gambling market, while traditional exclusive-rights activities contracted.
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Kalshi files anti-harassment rule allowing penalties for abusive traders
Kalshi’s proposed rule would allow financial penalties, suspension or account deactivation for users harassing athletes or third parties over trading.
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DAW calls for concession rethink in North Rhine-Westphalia
The associations' requests concern concession policy, staffing and succession rules for gambling machine operators in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Italy's Council of State upholds ADM's 81-band bingo fee system
The ruling confirms ADM can set extension fees by turnover bands while leaving challenges to those criteria to ordinary proceedings.
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Dutch cabinet rejects proposals to ban Postcode Loterij format and tighten advertising rules
The decision leaves the lottery’s current format and advertising rules unchanged while the Tweede Kamer considers the initiative.
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Emilia-Romagna court suspends Modena premises closure order
The interim ruling keeps the contested closure order suspended until the court’s panel considers the case.
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Dutch regulator works with Google on EU gambling operator list to tackle illegal advertising
Licensed operators should watch the EU-wide register developed with Google, which could help screen out unauthorised advertisers.
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Washington DC sportsbooks record $80.2m in September wagers as bet365 launches
bet365 entered Washington DC as September wagers increased 4%, expanding operator participation while betting volumes grew.
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LOGiCO calls for shared responsible gambling communication in Italy
A shared responsible gambling message could give Italian operators a coordinated role in prevention and public communication.
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Dutch gambling authority opens talks with Google and Meta on illegal online gambling
Operators face an illegal market that, by the authority's account, matches legal play in money terms, so platform cooperation could shift competitive balance.
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Entain reports 2% Q3 NGR growth as CEO warns Treasury over tax hikes
The figures show how Entain’s UK and Ireland online revenue performed during its first full quarter with the 40% remote gaming duty.
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Italy includes gaming measures in 2027 budget plan
The plan signals a multi-year revenue contribution from gaming, while leaving operators without detail on which taxes or market segments may be affected.
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IBIA warns betting ban could expand Brazil’s illegal market
Operators should weigh IBIA's warning that a Brazilian betting ban would push betting illegal and weaken match-fixing efforts.
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BGC urges UK government to rule out further gambling tax increases
Operators should track BGC requests that the UK government exclude further gambling tax rises and suspend a tax increase.
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Fenabanca questions Dominican gambling law changes on shop distances and game sales
The law’s shop-distance and game-sale rules affect how traditional lottery operators can run their businesses.
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Calabria tax court upholds ordinary VAT option for gaming-machine operator
The ruling clarifies how gaming-machine operators can elect and substantiate ordinary VAT treatment.
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Ontario online poker liquidity faces Supreme Court objections
Supreme Court objections concern Ontario’s regulated online poker market, where shared liquidity increases player pools and pots.