Brazilian ministries establish electronic gambling health observatory
Operators must support a national mechanism that blocks self-excluded users across authorised betting sites.
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Lotería de Bogotá and Coljuegos sign pact to combat illegal gambling in Colombia
The pact seeks to reduce illegal gambling that the authorities say weakened health funding by about COP1.5bn in 2024.
Brazil Senate approves 15% CIDE-Bets levy on betting deposits
The proposed deposit levy could affect operators' costs and customers' choice between regulated and illegal betting platforms.
Spanish Congress removes gambling reform from customer-services bill
Operators will not face the proposed advertising-warning and welcome-bonus rules through this bill.
Italy's Council of Ministers approves Milleproroghe decree
The reported delay affects the timing of a consolidated tax framework for gaming.
Trump leaves open possibility of ending federal tax on gambling winnings
Any change to federal treatment of gambling losses or winnings could affect US bettors and gambling companies’ customers.
Louisiana and Washington regulators warn operators over prediction markets
Operators offering event contracts face licensing and legal risks in both states.
California AG reportedly prepares legal action against prediction markets
A state lawsuit could add legal pressure on prediction-market operators active in California.
Russian policymaker urges action against illegal online casinos
The proposed blocking measures and tax changes could affect operators’ access to Russian bettors and payment channels.
Maine casinos report $13.4m revenue in November, up 3.3% year on year
Operators can compare monthly casino revenue and slot and table-game performance across Maine’s two properties.
Missouri casinos report $158.6m revenue in November, up 3.3% year on year
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Missouri casino revenue by game type.
UK study finds 23.8% of gamblers exceeded £150 monthly loss threshold
The findings quantify how many sampled customers could trigger operators’ per-operator financial risk checks.
Washington and Louisiana warn operators against sports event contracts
Operators offering event contracts in either state face a warning that regulators consider the activity illegal gambling.
South Africa's National Gambling Board warns against unlawful gambling ads
Operators and advertisers face stated legal requirements for gambling promotions and warnings across media formats.
Brazilian officials discuss blocking illegal sports betting sites
The discussion concerns enforcement measures and technical barriers affecting the blocking of illegal betting sites.
South Africa’s NGB warns consumers about illegal online gambling
The warning clarifies which online gambling activity the NGB considers unlawful and directs consumers towards provincially licensed operators.
California tribal leaders plan legal action against prediction markets
The planned legal steps could affect prediction-market operators’ ability to offer event contracts in California.
Louisiana gaming board classifies sports event contracts as wagering
Sportsbooks and affiliates face state licensing and compliance requirements for sports event contracts offered in Louisiana.
Canary Islands residents spent €450.61m on state lotteries last year
The figures show the scale and mix of lottery, casino, bingo and retail sports betting activity in the Canary Islands.
CNMC consults on revised competition compliance guidance
Operators and suppliers can submit views on how the revised guidance should address competition compliance risks.
National Gambling Board warns South Africans about illegal online gambling
The warning alerts operators to the regulator’s focus on illegal online gambling during the festive season.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
US regulators challenge sports prediction markets as operators expand
The competing positions leave operators facing uncertainty over whether sports event contracts require state sports betting licences.
Brazilian Senate approves bill proposing 15% CIDE-Bets levy
The proposed levy would increase the tax cost on bettor transfers if the lower house adopts it.
iGO chief says Ontario is assessing cross-border peer-to-peer gaming
Any expansion could affect how Ontario-regulated poker and daily fantasy sports operate across jurisdictions.
KSA says Dutch operators corrected Control Database data issues
Operators must maintain accurate, updated Control Databases for the KSA’s oversight of licensed online gambling.