Brazilian Senate committee approves 18% GGR tax rate
Operators may face a higher tax rate if the bill advances and becomes law.
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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)
Uruguay casino workers’ union demands consultation on sector changes
The proposed changes could affect casino workers’ conditions and the design of Uruguay’s online-gambling framework.
Curaçao finance minister rejects claims of investigation into gambling regulator
The conflicting accounts concern the regulator responsible for implementing Curaçao’s national gambling ordinance.
Mexico’s government challenges ruling allowing Grupo Salinas casinos to reopen
The appeal leaves the casinos’ reopening subject to further judicial review.
Brazil requires betting platforms to exclude social-benefit recipients
Operators must apply recurring CPF checks and close accounts linked to identified benefit recipients within the prescribed period.
Brazilian committee advances bill to raise betting GGR contribution to 18% by 2028
The proposed tax increases would change the contribution burden for licensed betting operators in Brazil.
Cactus Gaming legal executive outlines requirements for Brazil’s betting-exclusion API
The API’s requirements could affect operators’ onboarding, data governance and checks on barred users.
ASA orders Betway to remove Facebook advert featuring Lewis Hamilton
The ruling gives betting operators a specific restriction on using Hamilton in social media advertising accessible to under-18s.
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.
Pennacchio renews New Jersey racino call after New York casino recommendations
The proposal could change whether New Jersey racetracks may offer slots as New York advances three casino applications.
Uruguay casino operators’ chamber calls for changes to gambling regulation
The association seeks a role in decisions affecting online casino regulation and slot-machine authorisations.
Uruguay casino workers’ union declares labour dispute over contract changes
The dispute concerns employment terms and worker participation in proposed online gambling rules.
Bolivia’s president proposes abolishing gambling tax
Removing the gambling tax would change the tax obligations of operators in Bolivia if Parliament approves the bill.
Arizona Department of Gaming launches youth gambling prevention campaign
The campaign gives Arizona families, schools and community groups tools to address underage gambling risks.
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.
Brazil blocks Bolsa Família and BPC beneficiaries from online betting platforms
Operators must check beneficiary records and block affected accounts, registrations, deposits and bets under the new restrictions.
SRI Lanka’s Gambling Regulatory Authority begins operating under 2025 law
The new authority consolidates gambling oversight and has powers that include revoking or cancelling licences.
South Africa’s NGB urges provincial authorities to address gambling advertising
Provincial licensing authorities are being asked to address advertising compliance across South Africa’s gambling sector.
Zimbabwe raises bookmaker tax to 20% and bettors’ winnings tax to 25%
Licensed betting companies, lotteries and casino operators will face a higher tax rate, while no longer paying corporate income tax.
Indiana lawmakers propose Fort Wayne casino licensing bill
The proposal could create a new casino licensing opportunity in Indiana if lawmakers approve it.