Dutch state secretary outlines measures addressing underage access to illegal gambling
The proposed legislative review and ongoing enforcement could affect controls on illegal gambling and advertising in the Netherlands.
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Council of State orders KSA to reconsider disclosure of 2011 document
The decision requires the KSA to reconsider disclosure of a specific document from its records.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court reviews legality of skill games
The ruling could determine whether skill games may continue operating at venues across Pennsylvania.
Fernando Marangoni files bill on state and municipal lotteries in Brazil
The proposal could set federal requirements for subnational lotteries, including oversight, funding and consumer safeguards.
South Africa proposes 20% tax on interactive gambling revenue
The proposal would tax interactive gambling despite the source describing online casino games as prohibited under current law.
Votuporanga council reviews bill to create municipal lottery
The proposal could create a municipal lottery and enable concessions of up to 25 years, subject to council approval.
ASA upholds complaint against Midnite social media gambling advert
The ruling clarifies that betting-related social posts can fall under advertising rules when they promote a gambling brand.
Slovakia transfers gambling consumer protection oversight to ÚRHH in January 2026
Operators will face consumer-protection supervision from ÚRHH from January 2026.
Coljuegos reports COP313.614m in local-game transfers to health
The figures show the contribution of land-based gaming to Colombia’s health funding and the segment’s reported year-on-year growth.
Guinea’s CNT challenges gaming regulator’s tax-payment directive
Operators face competing directions over tax obligations, while the CNT has called for the enacted tax rules to be applied.
Rio Grande do Norte prosecutor challenges Bodó municipal lottery law
The challenge questions whether operators accredited by Bodó can legally offer betting under the municipal framework.
South Africa’s NPC calls for tighter gambling advertising controls
The proposals could extend advertising restrictions to digital platforms and affect how gambling companies promote their services in South Africa.
Brazilian Senate committee postpones vote on proposed bets tax increase
Betting operators face proposed staged increases in GGR tax if the bill advances and is approved.
ADM says physical gambling reform draft is nearing completion, with tenders possible in 2026
The proposed timetable could shape future tenders and operating rules for Italy’s land-based gambling sectors.
UK government raises remote gaming duty to 40% from April 2026
The reported duty increase changes UK remote gaming costs, while bingo duty is abolished and general betting duty rises later.
UK Budget sets remote gaming duty at 40%, prompting market reactions
The proposed tax changes could alter UK operators’ competitive positions and increase pressure on smaller businesses.
Nevada casinos report $1.35bn gaming win as Las Vegas visits fall
The figures show casino gaming growth alongside continued declines in Las Vegas visitor numbers.
UK budget raises online casino and sports betting tax rates
Higher online gambling tax rates affect operators’ costs, while the reported exemptions leave retail betting and horseracing outside the increases.
EGP-FIPE president calls for balanced Italian retail gambling reform
The proposals could shape rules for betting shops, bingo halls and gaming-machine venues in Italy.
Macau gaming regulator prioritises concession obligations and responsible gambling
The review and compliance checks affect casino concessionaires’ investment commitments and operating obligations in Macau.
Italian lawmaker calls for national-regional agreement on land-based gambling
A common framework could affect the rules governing land-based gambling operators across Italy’s regions.
As.Tro rejects CODICI warnings over Italian online gambling advertising
The dispute concerns whether information on licensed gambling sites breaches Italy’s advertising rules.
ADM official backs Italy’s gambling concession system and calls for uniform rules
A proposed reform could change the rules governing land-based gambling operators across Italy.
IBJR warns Brazil’s proposed 24% betting GGR tax would raise burden 45.4%
The proposal could materially increase regulated operators’ tax costs and alter competition with unlicensed platforms in Brazil.
South Africa Treasury proposes 20% national tax on online gambling GGR
Online operators could face an additional national levy on top of existing provincial taxes if the proposal is adopted.