Belo Horizonte committee backs proposed 2% tax rate for betting platforms
If enacted, the proposal would reduce the municipal service tax rate applied to betting platforms in Belo Horizonte.
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UK government announces £30m gambling-harm grant fund
The funding conditions affect how gambling-harm organisations can receive support from operators while accessing the grant programme.
Italy’s UIF launches suspension-case system and updated SOS manual
The guidance concerns suspicious transaction reporting and potential transaction suspensions relevant to online and retail gambling businesses.
UK raises online casino duty to 40% from next April
The higher duties affect operators’ projected costs and strategies in the UK market.
Kalshi faces New York class action alleging users were misled about sportsbook status
The lawsuit could affect Kalshi’s legal exposure and how prediction-market platforms explain their services to users.
DR Congo plans digital betting accounts and 10% tax on winnings
Licensed operators would need digital accounts and withholding processes, although the start date remains undecided.
Brazil Senate committee delays vote on proposed betting tax increase
A higher tax could change licensed operators' costs and the proposal's next legislative step is pending.
UK High Court dismisses former director’s claims against SportPesa
The ruling resolves a dispute over SportPesa’s shareholding and corporate decisions, according to the report.
Lithuania gambling revenue reaches €253.2m in the first nine months of 2025
The revenue figure provides operators and investors with a measure of Lithuania’s gambling market performance in 2025.
South Dakota casino gambling turnover reaches $155.6 million in October
The reported increase gives operators and investors a measure of recent casino market performance in South Dakota.
High Court restricts reporting on GVC Turkey investigation
The restriction limits public reporting on evidence in a criminal case involving former GVC executives and regulatory proceedings.
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CAIXA Loterias reports R$17.99 billion in nine-month sales
The sales figure provides investors and suppliers with an update on Brazil’s federal lottery activity.
Arkansas casino gaming revenue rises 12% to $62.9 million in October
The monthly revenue total gives operators and investors a measure of performance across Arkansas’ casino sector.
UK Gambling Commission policy director outlines regulatory challenges at IoL conference
The speech addressed the current state and future direction of gambling regulation in the UK.
NPC urges South Africa to tighten gambling advertising rules
The NPC’s recommendations could restrict gambling advertising during family programmes and influencer marketing in South Africa.
Brazilian betting operators face 30 November deadline to block benefit recipients
Operators must implement recurring eligibility checks and account-closure procedures by the stated deadline.
Melilla official criticises DGOJ sanctions communication over legal and illegal operators
The criticism concerns how enforcement announcements may affect perceptions of licensed operators and the distinction between regulated and illegal gambling.
Jdigital report estimates 23.4% of surveyed players used illegal gambling platforms in Spain
Estimated use of unregulated platforms highlights a potential challenge for Spain’s regulated online gambling market.
Jdigital report estimates illegal online gambling at €231m in Spain in 2024
The estimates give operators and regulators figures on unregulated gambling’s reported scale and the surveyed players exposed to it.
BGC criticises UK online gambling tax increases in new Budget
The proposed tax changes could affect the cost base and competitive position of regulated online gambling operators in the UK.
GGL backs European regulators' positions against illegal online gambling
The GGL endorsed a joint declaration by six European regulators on curbing illegal online gambling, though it cannot co-sign.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Regulus Partners questions operators’ plans to offset gambling tax rises
Operators and investors face uncertainty over whether planned tax increases can be offset.
Advocate general advises Dutch Supreme Court on pre-2021 gambling claims
The advice addresses whether operators may face repayment claims over online gambling agreements made before regulation began.
Dutch state secretary backs deposit-return lottery plan
The lottery proposal requires Verpact to check its design with the Kansspelautoriteit before implementation.
US Senate committee opens investigations into sports betting integrity measures
A federal response could introduce national requirements alongside existing state sports betting rules.