Brazil Senate committee approves phased online betting tax increase
The proposed rates would change the tax burden for licensed betting operators in Brazil.
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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.
Sudan bans gambling, including online betting, casinos and lotteries
Operators cannot legally offer gambling services in Sudan under the prohibition described in the source.
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.
Kalshi co-founder rejects New York lawsuit and alleges rival-backed smear campaign
The lawsuit challenges how Kalshi presents its sports markets, while state regulators are also contesting its legal position.
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.
SRI Lanka launches Gambling Regulatory Authority under 2025 act
A unified regulator will oversee gambling activities and consolidate the laws governing operators in SRI Lanka.
Finland prepares licensing bill as gambling market opening may shift to summer 2027
Operators planning Finnish market entry face uncertainty over the licensing system’s launch date and advertising rules.
Illinois federal lawsuit targets three online gambling operators over alleged unlawful wagering
The case challenges whether fantasy, exchange-style and sweepstakes products comply with state gambling laws.
MPRN challenges betting laws in 17 Rio Grande do Norte municipalities
A court ruling could determine whether municipal laws can underpin betting operations in these 17 communities.
Mauritius GRA announces gambling oversight measures
The measures may affect gambling operators subject to Mauritius's regulatory oversight.
Brazilian Senate committee schedules vote on bill raising taxes on betting companies
The proposed tax increase could change betting companies’ contribution obligations in Brazil.
Curaçao prosecutors investigate gaming regulator, Cft letter says
The investigation concerns the authority responsible for implementing Curaçao’s gambling legislation.
Italian parliamentary document assigns games checks to Carabinieri and ADM
The document identifies which authorities conduct checks on gambling rules and amusement-machine authorisations.
Macau casinos record 14% gaming revenue growth in November
The revenue figure provides operators and investors with a measure of Macau casino-market performance for November.
New South Wales revokes gaming machine shutdown exemptions from March 2026
Affected venues must adjust operating schedules or use the revised application process to seek different shutdown hours.
Federal court dismisses Ute tribes’ Colorado sports betting lawsuit
The ruling leaves the tribes’ challenge to Colorado’s control and taxation of off-reservation online bets dismissed.
Virginia sports betting wagers reach $831.6m in October
The figures show the scale of Virginia’s sports betting market and its reported tax contribution for October.
Spain’s Popular Party asks government for measures on problem gambling
The questions seek details of proposed prevention measures, funding and timing relevant to gambling policy.
Spain’s Popular Party seeks removal of gambling amendment from customer-service bill
The amendment could determine whether the bill retains a proposed change to Spain’s Gambling Act.
Jdigital reports Spanish online gambling growth and warns of regulatory pressures
Operators face growing compliance demands while Jdigital says these could make unlicensed gambling more attractive to consumers.
Spain’s Popular Party asks government about expanding betting-fraud service agreements
Any expansion could affect how sports bodies and government coordinate efforts against betting-related corruption.
Argentina debates online betting advertising measures as OKTO promotes payment controls
The debate concerns advertising controls and payment infrastructure that operators may use to support verification and spending limits.
Dutch legal analysis explains limits on rules for unlicensed gambling
The distinction affects which legal provisions the regulator can use against unlicensed gambling activity targeting the Netherlands.
Curaçao Cft says prosecutor is investigating gaming authority
The reported inquiry concerns the integrity and oversight of Curaçao’s gambling regulator.