CGA seeks government clarity over reported criminal investigation
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over a reported investigation into the authority overseeing Curaçao's gaming sector.
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Senator seeks full Senate vote on proposed bets tax increase in Brazil
A plenary vote could delay the bill's progress and leave the proposed tax treatment of betting companies unsettled.
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.
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.
ADM director calls for near-term reform of Italy’s land-based gambling sector
The comments indicate an ADM official’s stated priorities for possible reform of Italy’s land-based gambling rules.
New Jersey lawmakers consider North Jersey casino and racino proposals
The proposals could expand casino gambling beyond Atlantic City, subject to a statewide vote.
Italian MP de Bertoldi urges rapid gambling-sector reorganisation
A sector reorganisation could affect Italian gambling businesses and efforts to address illegal gambling.
I-Com reports Italian gambling turnover rose to €157bn in 2024
The reported turnover figures provide operators and investors with a measure of Italy’s gambling market growth.
Lazio administrative court addresses Bingo concession extension fees
The ruling may affect how Bingo concession extension fees are calculated and set in Italy.
Sistema Gioco Italia president Parlati urges industry role in sector reorganisation
The proposed industry involvement could shape Italy’s future gambling rules and their implementation.
EGP-FIPE president Cangianelli calls for harmonised Italian gambling rules
Harmonised rules and stronger player protections could affect gambling operators across Italy.
STS-Fit president urges rapid Italian gambling-sector reform
Operators need to understand the reform call and the concern over declining sector revenue.
Google bars US horse-racing betting ads from affiliates and aggregators
The policy removes affiliate and aggregator advertising while retaining a certified-operator route for US horse-racing products.
AGIC president calls for tougher Italian gambling rules and sanctions
The association’s call could shape debate over rules and enforcement affecting Italy’s gambling businesses.
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.
Canary Islands bingo halls record €215.79m turnover in 2024
The figures give operators and investors a measure of reported bingo and casino activity in the Canary Islands.
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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.
Bolivia’s President proposes ending taxes on games of chance
If Parliament approves the proposal, gambling operators in Bolivia would no longer pay the taxes covered by the measure.
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)