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Italian Chamber debates gambling concessionaire taxation during emergency bill scrutiny
Gambling concessionaire expenses and sponsorships are under discussion as Italy’s Chamber addresses concessionaire taxation.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Thailand weighs 0.01% gold transaction tax to trace illicit gambling funds
A gold-transaction levy would give Thai authorities a tracing tool aimed at laundering linked to illegal gambling, affecting operators and payment flows in the market.
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Gespa reports underage sports-betting test purchases at Swiss lottery outlets
Gespa's test purchases found nearly half of participants could place a sports bet, showing unsatisfactory minor-protection implementation at lottery outlets.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
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Gespa publishes 2025 report on cantonal use of lottery net profits
The report gives operators and investors official visibility into how Swiss lottery and sports-betting net profits are allocated by the cantons.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
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Argentina collects ARS106.6bn in online gambling tax through August
Operators face deposit-based taxation at rates that vary by operator status.
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Lula promises government action on online betting in Brazil
The Ministry of Finance’s planned enforcement intensification accompanies Lula’s promise of government action on online betting.
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Entain warns online gaming advertising competition risks regulatory backlash in New Zealand
Entain warned that an advertising battle in New Zealand’s regulated online gaming market could provoke a regulatory response.
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Thailand considers 0.01% gold transaction tax to counter money laundering
Authorities are considering taxing gold transactions and expanding information sharing to address money laundering linked to illegal gambling.
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Estafa.info urges national online gambling framework for Argentina
Estafa.info recommends a national framework for Argentina’s online gambling market, which has provincial oversight and no national licensing system.
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ESMA flags retail trader risks in prediction markets
ESMA’s call for continued monitoring signals regulatory scrutiny for prediction market platforms serving retail traders.
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KSA chief calls for European cooperation against unlicensed gambling operators
Groothuizen’s call highlights enforcement challenges when unlicensed operators change legal identities or offshore jurisdictions.
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Durigan backs strict sports betting regulation and rejects prohibition in Brazil
Durigan’s position supports strict sports betting regulation and equal tax treatment while rejecting prohibition in Brazil.
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NFL seeks stronger regulation for potential prediction market partners
The NFL wants stronger regulation of potential prediction market partners and will take its time over partnerships.
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Saverio Congedo addresses gambling sponsorship tax treatment in Italian parliamentary debate
Congedo’s position challenges tax advantages for prohibited gambling and betting sponsorships.
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Ricciardi challenges Italy’s use of gambling resources to fund fuel measures
Ricciardi’s criticism brings parliamentary scrutiny to using gambling-related resources to finance fuel-price measures.
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GRAF conference examines technology use in African gambling regulation
GRAF discussions examine how regulators could use technology, including artificial intelligence, to support gambling oversight.
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Buenos Aires legislators seek to merge bills addressing underage betting
The proposals could restrict operators’ advertising aimed at minors and combine provincial measures addressing underage betting and problem gambling.
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São Paulo football clubs meet to oppose betting advertising restrictions
A possible sports betting advertising ban puts promotional opportunities involving São Paulo football clubs at risk.
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KSA chair urges European cooperation against illegal gambling in the Netherlands
KSA’s chair calls for European cooperation against illegal gambling as the Netherlands faces continuing difficulties.
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São Paulo clubs discuss response to proposed betting advertising restrictions
Betting advertisers could lose promotion at São Paulo city events and face fines under the proposed municipal restrictions.
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Secom head proposes action against betting companies in Brazil
Betting companies feature in government political discussions as Secom’s head suggests action against them to improve popularity.
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Polymarket case raises questions over prediction market data access in Europe
Whole-domain blocking restricts platform information beyond trading, raising questions about the scope of prediction market restrictions for regulators.
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Researchers urge Britain to ban gambling advertising across all channels
Researchers seek a complete British gambling advertising ban, extending proposed unlicensed-business sponsorship restrictions across every advertising channel.
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KSA urges European cooperation against unlicensed gambling
KSA wants closer international coordination among authorities to address offshore and unlicensed gambling.
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Patrick McEnroe urges stronger gambling controls over tennis player abuse
McEnroe’s call for stronger gambling controls links expanding tennis betting to player abuse and match-fixing risks at lower-level events.