South Africa’s NGB launches searchable register of licensed gambling operators
Operators can be checked against a national register that identifies those authorised to offer gambling in South Africa.
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Latvia integrates gambling watchdog into State Revenue Service
Operators must engage with the State Revenue Service as responsibility for gambling supervision shifts to its new units.
AIEJA president warns Mexico’s 50% GGR tax could benefit illegal market
Operators and investors face a higher tax burden and potential shifts in player activity to illegal platforms.
Polla Chilena president calls for safeguards in Chile betting debate
Polla Chilena’s stated readiness to compete and reported income decline inform Chile’s debate over regulating online betting.
Australian analysis estimates proposed ad reforms would cut wagering spend by 0.8%
The proposed limits would change advertising conditions across wagering, media and digital platforms.
IBJR argues Brazil should retain regulated betting market
The position sets out the betting sector’s arguments on market closure, enforcement against illegal operators and taxation in Brazil.
New Zealand delays sports betting ad curbs as online casino bill advances
The bill would set licensing conditions for up to 15 operators entering New Zealand’s online casino market.
Brazil’s president backs national ban on online betting platforms
A proposed ban or higher tax could materially alter the operating conditions for licensed betting companies in Brazil.
DGOJ restarts PACS identity-theft protocol after 8,675 complaints
The complaint figures and portal give operators and regulators evidence of identity misuse across Spanish online gambling.
Gravina proposes betting rights and sponsorship ban repeal for Italian football
The proposals could change betting operators’ ability to sponsor Italian football and direct betting proceeds to the sport.
IBIA reports 70 suspicious betting alerts in Q1 2026
The alerts and referrals give operators and authorities information on suspected integrity risks across 10 sports.
South Africa’s National Gambling Board launches verified-operator portal
Operators and consumers can use the directory to check licensing status in South Africa.
Nevada gaming regulator urges states and tribes to oppose prediction markets
The dispute concerns whether prediction platforms can operate in Nevada and how states and tribes assert jurisdiction over them.
Maine bans dual-currency online sweepstakes games under LD 2007
Operators using the covered dual-currency model face civil fines and potential loss of gambling licences in Maine.
Latvia transfers gambling oversight to State Revenue Service
Operators in Latvia will deal with a single authority for gambling oversight, licensing and tax collection.
Australia’s proposed gambling ad reforms forecast to cut betting spend by A$62.7m
The forecast gives operators and regulators an estimate of the reforms’ potential effect on betting spend.
Brazilian government considers betting debt limits for debt-relief applicants
The proposed condition could restrict betting access for customers who join the debt-relief programme.
Malta sets gaming tax and VAT changes for 1 October
Operators serving Malta may need to reassess VAT treatment and gaming-tax obligations before the changes take effect.
Brazil establishes national policy to combat sports match-fixing
The policy could affect integrity oversight relevant to betting on sports competitions.
Maine governor signs bills banning sweepstake games and credit-card gambling
Operators serving Maine may need to assess the effects of the two new prohibitions.
Lithuania’s Finance Ministry proposes mandatory gambling player cards
The proposal could require gambling operators in Lithuania to change how they identify players.
Isle of Man passes law recognising data as an asset
The framework could give gaming businesses a formal structure for holding and using data assets.
Australian government assessment estimates ad limits cut gambling spend by AUD62.7m
Operators and media businesses face proposed advertising restrictions, while the assessment estimates their effect on gambling expenditure.
More than 400 racing figures urge UK government to pause affordability checks
A pause could affect betting activity and a funding source for British horseracing.
Murcia sets out targeted plan to control gambling taxes
The plan concerns tax controls on gambling in Murcia.