UK gambling tax changes prompt industry warnings over black-market growth and job losses
Operators face higher tax rates and reported risks of black-market leakage and redundancies.
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Dutch state secretary outlines measures addressing underage access to illegal gambling
The proposed legislative review and ongoing enforcement could affect controls on illegal gambling and advertising in the Netherlands.
Council of State orders KSA to reconsider disclosure of 2011 document
The decision requires the KSA to reconsider disclosure of a specific document from its records.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court reviews legality of skill games
The ruling could determine whether skill games may continue operating at venues across Pennsylvania.
Rio Grande do Norte prosecutor challenges Bodó municipal lottery law
The challenge questions whether operators accredited by Bodó can legally offer betting under the municipal framework.
Brazilian Senate committee postpones vote on proposed bets tax increase
Betting operators face proposed staged increases in GGR tax if the bill advances and is approved.
UK government raises remote gaming duty to 40% from April 2026
The reported duty increase changes UK remote gaming costs, while bingo duty is abolished and general betting duty rises later.
UK Budget sets remote gaming duty at 40%, prompting market reactions
The proposed tax changes could alter UK operators’ competitive positions and increase pressure on smaller businesses.
Nevada casinos report $1.35bn gaming win as Las Vegas visits fall
The figures show casino gaming growth alongside continued declines in Las Vegas visitor numbers.
UK budget raises online casino and sports betting tax rates
Higher online gambling tax rates affect operators’ costs, while the reported exemptions leave retail betting and horseracing outside the increases.
IBJR warns Brazil’s proposed 24% betting GGR tax would raise burden 45.4%
The proposal could materially increase regulated operators’ tax costs and alter competition with unlicensed platforms in Brazil.
South Africa Treasury proposes 20% national tax on online gambling GGR
Online operators could face an additional national levy on top of existing provincial taxes if the proposal is adopted.
Brazil’s SPA plans API checks for legally barred betting users
Operators may need to adapt onboarding and data controls to screen users against legally defined betting restrictions.
Eduardo Braga proposes phased tax increase for Brazilian online betting
Operators would face higher contributions from 2026, with the proposed revenue directed towards compensating state and municipal budgets.
UK government raises remote gambling duties in leaked budget
Operators face higher duties on remote casino gaming and betting, while the proposal leaves horseracing duty unchanged.
Rosana enacts conditional law authorising private tourist casinos
Casino suppliers and operators would need federal legislation before the municipal authorisation could take effect.
Brazil defence ministry proposes 1% share of sports betting tax revenue
Brazilian sports bodies can assess a proposed funding shift, though the draft faces difficulty securing political support.
Nevada federal judge lifts Kalshi injunction over sports-event contracts
The ruling subjects Kalshi’s Nevada sports-event contracts to state gaming oversight while the appeal proceeds.
Senator proposes levy on Brazil betting firms to fund crime-fighting
A proposed betting levy could create a new tax obligation for operators in Brazil.
UK gambling revenue reaches £16.78bn in year to March 2025
The figure provides a measure of UK gambling market revenue for the year to March 2025.
Nevada federal court lifts injunction allowing action against Kalshi
Operators face the possibility of Nevada action against sports event contracts after the court dissolved Kalshi’s injunction.
AGU asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to exclude fixed-odds bets from lottery ruling
The requested clarification could determine whether state betting operators must restrict customer access and advertising to their own states.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears arguments over skill-game machines
The ruling could clarify whether operators of these machines fall under Pennsylvania’s gambling laws.
Nova Odessa council postpones municipal lottery proposal until 2026
The delay gives councillors more time to assess legal risks before voting on a proposed 20-year private lottery concession.
AGOK backs responsible gaming and tax compliance at 20th anniversary event
Operators face a stated push for responsible-gaming measures and engagement with the new gambling regulator.