EU court allows claims to recover losses from prohibited gambling
Operators serving markets where their products are prohibited may face civil claims over customers’ losses.
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EU court allows Germany to bar online games and permit loss-recovery claims
Operators may face repayment claims where they offered games prohibited in a player’s country of residence.
iGaming Ontario introduces central self-exclusion system for 82 sites
Once operational, BetGuard will require Ontario operators to support central exclusions and block access and communications for excluded users.
Dutch MPs question third-party licensing of operators in the Netherlands
The government’s answers may clarify how past unlicensed activity affects operators seeking Dutch market access through another company’s licence.
Minnesota Senate committee advances bill to prohibit prediction markets
Prediction-market operators could face felony exposure and enforcement action if the bill becomes law.
EGBA opposes possible EU-wide online gambling tax
An EU-level tax could alter operators’ tax exposure, but proceeding as an EU own resource requires unanimous member-state approval.
Colombia’s Constitutional Court removes 19% VAT on online betting
Online betting operators in Colombia are no longer subject to the additional 19% VAT imposed under the annulled decree.
Wisconsin Senate approves tribal-only online sports betting bill
The bill’s tribal-server requirement and proposed revenue share would shape market access for sports-betting operators in Wisconsin.
EGBA warns EU online gambling tax could benefit illegal operators
A possible EU-level tax could affect online operators, while the association warns it may benefit illegal operators.
Esportes Gaming Brasil executive links advertising to bettor safety
Proposed advertising restrictions and possible B2B rules could affect how licensed operators reach bettors and structure local operations.
PAGCOR chief cites energy costs and reviews gaming operations separation
Higher energy costs are affecting gaming markets, while the pending review could reshape PAGCOR’s regulatory and operating roles.
GGL sets out money-laundering prevention duties for German gambling operators
Operators must run risk analyses, identify customers and report suspected laundering to the FIU, with EU anti-money-laundering rules applying from 10 July 2027.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Coljuegos and Superfinanciera seek bank access for licensed gambling operators
Banking barriers affect authorised operators, and payment channels used by unlicensed online operators are a coordination target.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
EU Court allows national online gambling bans and loss-recovery claims under domestic law
The ruling affects operators licensed elsewhere in the EU that offered online gambling in Germany during the period at issue.
PAGCOR defers minimum fees for gaming system administrators to June
The revised dates give licensed system administrators more time before the new minimum monthly fees take effect.
ANJ reports French gambling revenue up 3% to €14.1bn in 2025
Operators face intensifying competition and full-year tax effects in 2026 as online play approaches a fifth of French gambling revenue.
Source: ANJ (France)
Brazil government plans coordinated policy on prediction markets
A new policy could determine how prediction-market operators and licensed gambling companies are treated in Brazil.
PAGCOR warns rising oil prices are affecting Philippine gaming sector
Higher fuel costs are affecting gaming businesses and consumers, while PAGCOR’s proposed restructuring remains undecided.
Spanish parliamentary committee passes three non-binding proposals on youth gambling
The non-binding proposals could shape future Spanish prevention, education and treatment policy focused particularly on adolescents.
LCA study puts gambling at 0.46% of Brazilian household consumption
The study informs Brazil’s debate by reporting gambling’s share of household consumption and identifying other main sources of household debt.
ASA overturns Ladbrokes advert ruling after review of Ladbucks campaign
The decision changes the advertising regulator’s assessment of Ladbrokes’ campaign under rules protecting under-18s.
Italy reports €1.049bn in gaming tax revenue for January-February 2026
The reported decline gives operators and investors a measure of the Italian gaming sector's tax contribution.
Indonesian lawmakers urge social media firms to fund gambling rehabilitation
The proposal could create funding obligations for social media platforms if the government adopts such regulations.
Kentucky lawmakers override governor’s veto of betting bill
The bill changes racetrack wagering, sports betting eligibility and regulatory powers in Kentucky.
Belo Horizonte council delays votes on online betting advertising bans
The proposals could restrict betting advertising and municipal contracts involving betting companies in Belo Horizonte.