AGCO reminds Ontario alcohol permit holders of World Cup operating rules
Permit holders must observe AGCO rules on alcohol service and prevent illegal gambling during increased World Cup activity.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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LatAm gambling industry figures debate tax rates and illegal-market risks
Tax levels may affect operators’ ability to compete with offshore sites, according to one participant in the debate.
Brazilian committee approves lottery revenue proposal for disaster fund
If enacted, the proposal would redirect proceeds from an annual lottery draw to disaster-response funding.
Hong Kong police warn against betting on unauthorised overseas sites
The warning clarifies that overseas licensing does not exempt bettors in Hong Kong from local gambling laws.
Malaysia’s MCMC plans World Cup monitoring of online gambling
Operators and suppliers active in Malaysia face increased monitoring of gambling websites and content during the tournament.
Nevada governor candidate proposes higher casino taxes
A proposed increase in gaming taxes could affect casino liabilities, but no new rate has been specified.
BGC proposes five-point plan to tackle UK illegal gambling
The proposals could affect enforcement powers and the obligations of platforms and payment providers serving the UK market.
Kenya regulator plans real-time gambling monitoring system
Operators may need to connect to a system giving the regulator live access to transaction data.
Italy’s UIF flags gambling transactions in analysis of illicit funds
Operators may face heightened scrutiny of transactions linked to suspected fraud proceeds and rapid fund movements.
Assoutenti and Codici urge AGCOM to strengthen gambling safeguards
The groups’ proposals could shape AGCOM guidance on gambling advertising, account access and venue-distance measures.
Aceh court orders five strokes for online gambling convict
The caning sentence illustrates the penalties a court in Aceh imposed for online betting.
Calabria court annuls Vibo Valentia order suspending gaming-room activity
The ruling means the municipality must follow procedural guarantees before taking further action against the gaming-room activity.
Analysts project up to $4.4bn in US World Cup betting
The projections indicate potential World Cup wagering volumes for US sportsbook operators.
MGA tells licensees to monitor and report suspicious World Cup betting
MGA licensees must monitor and immediately report suspicious betting during the World Cup or risk regulatory action.
Lombardy administrative court annuls Lodi bingo hall opening limits
The ruling requires municipalities to substantiate gambling venue hour restrictions before imposing them on operators.
DSWV estimates €300m–€400m World Cup turnover could reach unregulated operators
Germany's DSWV estimates unregulated operators could receive €300m–€400m in World Cup betting turnover.
North Carolina lawmakers reportedly agree to raise sports betting tax
A higher state tax rate would affect sports betting operators' tax obligations in North Carolina.
India Supreme Court backs states’ authority to regulate online gaming
Operators must account for state-level authority to regulate, restrict or ban online gaming across India.
Italy’s gender-policy dossier records 1,793 women-led gaming businesses in 2025
The figures give operators and regulators a measure of women’s participation in Italy’s gambling-business sector.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry withholds betting authorisation files under access law
Operators and applicants may face limited public scrutiny of authorisation records and related company information.
Italy’s Supreme Court excludes gaming income from fuel retailer’s VAT pro rata
The ruling affects how businesses combining fuel sales with gaming services may calculate deductible VAT.
New Zealand publishes online casino rules ahead of July licensing process
Prospective operators must assess the new compliance requirements and levy before competing for New Zealand licences.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds ADM betting-tax assessment against bar owner
The ruling clarifies that businesses providing access to unauthorised betting sites may face betting-tax assessments based on their actual activity.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds ADM assessment over betting access from bar computers
The decision confirms the tax assessment and penalties in a case involving computers used to access non-compliant betting sites.
Italy’s Supreme Court rejects tax authority appeal over fuel station’s gaming VAT deduction
The ruling supports full input VAT deduction where gaming services are found ancillary to a fuel station’s main activity.