Chile's SII requires offshore gambling platforms to register and pay VAT
Platforms serving Chilean residents face registration and VAT obligations, including liabilities for earlier tax periods.
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Brazil betting authority schedules consumer protection seminar for 16 June
Authorised operators can register up to two representatives to discuss consumer protection and responsible gambling with public bodies.
Maryland reports $9.9m in sports wagering contributions for May
The figures show the state revenue and education-fund contributions generated by Maryland’s sports wagering market.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Belgian Gaming Commission urges betting safeguards ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Commission’s World Cup warning highlights player protection and EPIS safeguards amid substantial licensed betting activity tied to football.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Anjouan Gaming says licences do not replace local gambling authorisations
Operators holding Anjouan licences must still meet the authorisation requirements of each market they serve.
Rio Grande do Sul assembly defends sports betting advertising restrictions in court
The court’s decision could determine whether state-level advertising restrictions apply to betting operators in Rio Grande do Sul.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry plans publication of betting authorisation files
Greater access to authorisation records could affect how betting companies’ applications and regulatory processes are scrutinised.
New York mobile sportsbooks report $204.2m revenue in May
The figures give operators and investors a measure of New York sportsbook performance and tax contribution for May.
Betsul operations director warns of regulatory pressure on Brazil betting market
Possible marketing restrictions and operating costs could affect licensed operators’ competitiveness in Brazil.
Lazio regional court rejects urgent suspension of Rome betting venue licence refusal
The refusal remains in force pending a full hearing, affecting whether the company can open its betting venue.
Italy’s Presidency of the Council sends physical gambling reform decree back
The delay leaves land-based gambling businesses facing uncertainty over the proposed regulatory framework and the approaching delegation deadline.
New Zealand brings online casino regulations into force from 3 July
Operators must meet new operating requirements and follow a staged route to licensing in New Zealand.
Botswana Gambling Authority forecasts P108m revenue for 2025/26
The forecast and planned reduction in government support indicate the regulator’s intended funding trajectory.
Brazil finance minister calls for tighter betting rules and advertising limits
Proposed restrictions and tax changes could alter betting operators’ advertising, compliance and market conditions in Brazil.
Texas judge temporarily blocks NCAA ban on Texas Tech player Brendan Sorsby
The temporary injunction lets Sorsby continue playing, while the judge’s irreparable-harm finding and NCAA criticism underscore the dispute.
GGL increases monitoring of illegal sports betting during 2026 World Cup
Operators face increased scrutiny of sports-betting advertising, online offers and emerging betting markets during the tournament.
STS says Italian land-based gambling reform draft was rejected
The rejection leaves land-based gambling operators facing uncertainty over proposed rules before the delegation expires.
BGC proposes five measures to curb the UK unlicensed gambling market
The proposals could affect enforcement powers and payment, advertising and website controls for UK gambling businesses.
US terror designations raise compliance considerations for Brazil’s betting operators
Operators may need to assess whether their customer-screening and suspicious-transaction controls address the risks described.
KSA opens consultation ahead of gambling helpline tender
Potential providers can engage before the KSA selects a new helpline operator through a tender.
EGP-FIPE urges Italy to establish national gambling governance
Operators face a fragmented set of local rules while the association seeks a coordinated national framework.
EGP-FIPE warns Italy’s fragmented gambling rules are weakening licensed operations
Operators face uncertainty over licensed-network planning as EGP-FIPE calls for a stable national framework.
BBB National Programs refers Kalshi to authorities over advertising inquiry
The referral could bring state attorneys general and other regulators into scrutiny of Kalshi’s advertising disclosures.
Rhode Island Senate advances bill to end single-provider sports betting
The legislation could end Rhode Island’s single-provider arrangement by introducing additional sports betting licences.
Brazilian finance ministry plans publication of completed betting authorisation files
The planned disclosures could give operators and the public access to completed authorisation records while protecting sensitive data.