Alberta minister’s office expects iGaming regulations to be finalised soon
Regulatory details and the planned market structure will inform operators preparing to enter Alberta's online gambling market.
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PwC study links higher European betting taxes to illegal-market growth
Brazilian operators may face a higher GGR tax if the bill passes, while the study associates higher rates with illegal-market growth.
Austria ministry prepares gambling reform proposals as monopoly licence nears expiry
The reform process could shape the licensing framework before Austria’s sole online gaming permit expires in 2027.
Brazil betting commentary cites 17,962% growth in financial transactions
The cited transaction growth and call for regulation concern the scale and oversight of Brazil’s betting market.
Brazilian senators propose 15% betting levy to fund prisons and security
If adopted, the levy would change betting operators’ tax obligations and direct revenue to public security funding.
MGA warns of two sites falsely claiming Maltese gambling licences
The warning highlights the need for operators and players to distinguish authorised services from sites falsely claiming MGA links.
Lotería de Córdoba makes agency conversion mandatory from April 2026
Agencies must meet the lottery’s branding and service requirements by the stated deadline to avoid possible regulatory measures.
Costa Rica committee advances bill to regulate gambling and target illegal operations
The proposal would bring online gambling platforms into the regulatory framework and introduce an operator authorisation requirement.
Canadian senators urge Carney to seek nationwide sports betting ad ban
A proposed nationwide advertising ban could change how sports betting operators promote their services in Canada.
Chile’s Supreme Court betting-site blocks remain vulnerable to circumvention
The reported limits of blocking orders affect how authorities and providers can enforce restrictions on online betting platforms.
Komdigi says Cloudflare will cooperate on Indonesian gambling-site controls
The discussions could shape Cloudflare’s registration and content-moderation obligations for services used by gambling sites in Indonesia.
Macau records 1,331 MICE events as nine-month non-gaming receipts fall
The figures show operators and investors mixed results in Macau’s non-gaming event activity and receipts.
Connecticut records $2.12bn in sports and iGaming wagers in October
The October record gives operators and investors a measure of sports and iGaming wagering activity in Connecticut.
Seven European regulators pledge cooperation against illegal online gambling
Cooperation across seven markets could strengthen information sharing and enforcement against unauthorised gambling operators.
ADM plans national training rules in Italy’s land-based gambling reform
A national training framework could replace differing regional requirements for gambling operators.
Results
Loterias CAIXA reports R$6.4bn in third-quarter 2025 revenue
The figures show lottery revenue and the amount allocated to federal social programmes.
Brazilian banks close 483 accounts suspected of links to illegal betting
The closures indicate how financial institutions are applying measures against suspected illegal betting activity.
Marangoni proposes legal framework for state and municipal lotteries in Brazil
If enacted, the proposal would set operating and revenue-allocation rules for state and municipal lottery concessions.
Nevada casinos report $1.35bn revenue in October
The figures give operators a snapshot of Nevada casino revenue and the reported contribution from sports betting and baccarat.
Massachusetts sportsbooks take record $879.6m in October bets
The record betting total provides operators and investors with a measure of Massachusetts online sportsbook activity.
Melilla official questions Consumo’s presentation of gambling sanctions
The distinction affects how operators’ regulatory status and the risks of illegal gambling are presented to the public.
Melilla technology director criticises DGOJ’s communication of gambling sanctions
Licensed operators may face reputational effects when their sanctions are presented alongside penalties against unlicensed platforms.
SJM Resorts closes Casino Kam Pek Paradise under Macau’s satellite casino rules
The closure changes where customers can arrange claims and where gaming equipment and staff will be redeployed.
Slovakia defines gambling and sets licensing conditions
Operators need a licence and must follow approved game-plan rules to run gambling in Slovakia.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
UK gambling tax changes prompt industry warnings over black-market growth and job losses
Operators face higher tax rates and reported risks of black-market leakage and redundancies.