British Columbia passes Gaming Control Act, with regulator due in April 2026
The new office will oversee gambling and can issue orders to BCLC without ministry consent.
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Austria’s finance ministry sends draft gambling law to coalition partners
Operators considering Austria must account for a draft that reportedly preserves a single online gambling concession.
Feira de Santana mayor proposes municipal lottery for public services
If approved, the proposal would create a municipal lottery market and assign its oversight to the city's finance department.
ABLE asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to review betting restrictions on benefit recipients’ families
Operators may face uncertainty over which people the benefit-related betting restrictions require them to block.
New Jersey lawmakers consider North Jersey casino and racino proposals
The proposals could expand casino gambling beyond Atlantic City, subject to a statewide vote.
Curaçao prosecutors reportedly investigate Gambling Authority
The reported probe could affect confidence in Curaçao’s gambling regulator during its regulatory overhaul.
Rhode Island Lottery reports October sales of $26.2m, up 5%
The sales figure and growth rate provide operators and investors with a measure of lottery performance in Rhode Island.
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Jdigital reports €1.45bn Spanish online gambling GGR in 2024
The figures and regulatory concerns inform operators’ assessment of Spain’s online market and compliance environment.
FENAMIX warns against illegal surcharges on Christmas lottery tickets
Authorised lottery sellers face competition from unauthorised resellers charging prohibited surcharges.
Brazil senator proposes fund financed by a tax on online betting
The proposal could create a new tax-funded source for organised-crime measures, affecting online betting companies in Brazil.
Brazilian Senate committee approves higher betting tax rates from 2026
Operators would face higher contributions on betting revenue if the bill becomes law.
Oregon Lottery transfers more than $887 million to state for 2025
The state receives lottery funding for designated programmes, while the transfer falls below the previous year.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Brazilian Senate committee approves 18% GGR tax rate
Operators may face a higher tax rate if the bill advances and becomes law.
CDA MP questions Dutch government over growth in illegal gambling
The questions could shape Dutch enforcement and policy affecting licensed operators and protections for players.
Curaçao finance minister disputes Cft claim of CGA investigation
The disputed claim concerns a criminal investigation into Curaçao’s gambling regulator, but its status remains unconfirmed.
AGCO explains mystery-shop checks and possible enforcement for regulated sectors
Casino and other regulated operators face mystery-shop checks and a range of possible compliance actions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
ATG chief urges Sweden to cut horse betting tax to 18%
The proposed tax changes would alter the burden on horse betting and online casino operators in Sweden.
Missouri sports betting records more than 2.6 million geolocation checks on launch day
Early geolocation checks and active accounts give operators and regulators an initial view of Missouri betting activity.
Piauí audit court warns municipalities against creating lotteries
Municipalities and prospective suppliers face uncertainty over local lottery tenders and contracts while the constitutional case remains pending.
Brazilian betting operators estimate beneficiary ban could remove 20% of users
The reported estimate signals a potential change in the eligible customer base for regulated betting operators in Brazil.
Indiana lawmakers propose Fort Wayne casino licensing bill
The proposal could create a new casino licensing opportunity in Indiana if lawmakers approve it.
Brazil Senate committee approves phased online betting tax increase
The proposed rates would change the tax burden for licensed betting operators in Brazil.
IBJR warns higher betting taxes could strengthen Brazil’s illegal market
IBJR argues higher taxes could weaken licensed platforms and encourage illegal betting, making enforcement central to Brazil’s policy debate.
Gibraltar minister warns UK gambling tax rises threaten public revenue
The tax changes could affect Gibraltar's public revenue and employment in a sector that accounts for about 30% of GDP.
Study links tribal casino operations to higher incomes on reservations
The findings inform tribal governments and investors about reported income and employment effects associated with casino revenues.