Austria prepares draft gambling reform ahead of 2027 licence expiries
Operators may face a new licensing framework and proposed controls on access to unlicensed gambling services.
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Wisconsin lawmaker backs online sports betting bill amid prediction-market concerns
AB 601 could expand regulated online sports betting to tribal operators across Wisconsin if enacted.
São Paulo law requires Caps to provide gambling-harm treatment
The law requires Caps to provide specialist teams and group therapy for people affected by gambling harms.
Germany’s betting and iGaming sectors record €9.96bn turnover in nine months
The reported turnover figure and quarterly trend provide operators and investors with a measure of Germany’s betting and iGaming market.
Austrian physician files criminal complaint against evoke chief executive
The complaint and parallel Malta proceedings create legal exposure for evoke over historic gambling activity and unpaid player losses.
DGOJ assigns research-project assessments to Spain’s State Research Agency
Grant applicants and evaluators must meet the stated scoring thresholds, while the DGOJ keeps decision-making authority.
Spain’s Congress advances gambling advertising restrictions in customer-service bill
If enacted, the measures would affect operators’ advertising, promotions and handling of player funds.
GGL FAQ sets out criminal penalties for players using illegal gambling
Players using unlicensed sites face criminal liability, and the FAQ directs them to verify German permission via the GGL whitelist.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Heijnen rejects differentiated gambling tax rates in the Netherlands
The position rules out tax-rate differentiation while the effects of the increase remain under review.
Curaçao Gaming Authority requires approval for licence-holder ownership changes
Operators must obtain approval for ownership changes and meet set complaint-handling deadlines.
AGCO sets Ontario alcohol sales and delivery hours
Ontario alcohol retailers and licensed venues must operate within the stated sales, service and delivery hours.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules public meeting for 20 November
The agenda includes enforcement and rule matters affecting sportsbook operators in Massachusetts.
Sri Lanka Gambling Regulatory Authority begins operations on 1 December
Operators across covered gambling sectors will face a new authority responsible for licensing and oversight.
DGOJ proposes algorithm to detect risky gambling behaviour in Spain
Licensed operators may need to adopt the algorithm if it secures approval and becomes mandatory.
Brazilian Senate committee postpones vote on proposed 24% betting tax
The proposed tax increase could change operators’ tax obligations if the bill advances.
Illinois records 15% fewer sports wagers in September after per-bet tax
The wager decline and operator surcharges show how the state levy is affecting regulated sportsbooks and bettors.
US Senate Commerce Committee seeks MLB betting-fraud records by 5 December
The inquiry may bring closer scrutiny of leagues’ processes for detecting betting-related manipulation.
New Jersey DGE reports $611.1m in gaming revenue for October 2025
The results give operators and investors current revenue and tax figures across New Jersey’s gaming sectors.
New York City revises Metropolitan Park agreement to protect US Open
The agreement revision addresses US Open protections while the casino proposal’s legal challenge remains active.
New Jersey gambling revenue reaches $611.1m in October
The reported increase provides operators and investors with a measure of New Jersey gambling market performance for October.
Brazil Senate committee cancels meeting, leaving betting tax bill unconsidered
The bill’s proposed tax increase remains unconsidered, leaving its potential effect on fixed-odds betting operators unresolved.
Kenya brings virtual asset providers under new regulatory framework
Betting businesses using virtual asset services face a developing licensing framework and a 12-month transition period in Kenya.
Austria’s coalition works on gambling bill ahead of planned 2026 start
Operators and concession applicants in Austria face potential legislative changes before the planned licence reallocation.
Brazilian parliamentary caucus backs illegal betting enforcement amendment
If adopted, the amendment would impose new advertising, technology and payment controls on providers serving Brazil’s betting market.
Brazil Senate committee considers doubling betting tax to 24%
The proposed rate increase would change the tax burden for betting operators in Brazil if enacted.