Brazil’s AGU asks Supreme Court to clarify state lottery limits
The court’s clarification could affect the territorial scope of state-authorised lottery and betting activity.
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Senator Eduardo Braga proposes gradual tax rises for betting firms
The proposal could change betting companies’ tax burden and reporting obligations if adopted.
Manaus council approves proposal for week addressing gambling harm
Operators in Manaus may face increased public attention to measures addressing harm from online betting.
Nepal’s Tourism Department sets 12-point compliance rules for casinos
Casinos must update verification, surveillance, reporting and payout processes to meet the directive’s requirements.
ADM clarifies tax and contribution rules for Italian Lotto retailers
The guidance clarifies compliance requirements for retailers holding Italian Lotto outlets.
Yield Sec study estimates €20bn in lost EU gambling tax revenue
The estimate concerns tax revenue exposure for EU governments and the scale of illegal online gambling.
MGM chief tells Nevada commission prediction markets should face sportsbook rules
The position and regulatory warning affect how Nevada-licensed operators assess participation in sports-event prediction markets.
Yield Sec study estimates 71% of EU online gambling was illegal in 2024
The estimates bear on operators’ exposure to competition from illegal online gambling across the EU.
Michigan reports record $352.3m in online sports betting and iGaming revenue
New York commercial casino revenue rises to $56m in October
The reported increase offers operators and investors a snapshot of New York’s commercial casino market.
Louisiana casinos report $181.5 million in October revenue
The revenue figure gives operators and investors a measure of Louisiana casino performance for October.
Spanish committee advances gambling rules on advertising, payments and providers
Operators and suppliers may face new marketing, payment, player-fund and registration requirements if the proposals become law.
Melilla opens consultation on new casino regulations
Casino businesses in Melilla can comment on proposed rules covering authorisations and operating requirements before the consultation closes.
ECA report estimates illegal operators hold 71% of EU online gambling market
The estimates inform policy discussions about illegal-market exposure and the scale of uncollected gambling tax revenue across the EU.
Catalonia assigns gambling oversight to its Directorate General for Taxes and Gambling
Operators can identify the Catalan authority responsible for gambling rules, authorisations, supervision, inspections and sanctions.
Spain's Congress approves customer-service bill with gambling restrictions
The proposed obligations would affect operators' promotions, payment processing and arrangements with technology providers.
Santiago Court of Appeals orders six ISPs to report betting-site blocks
The order requires major Chilean internet providers to demonstrate compliance with a court-directed block on online betting sites.
Thierry Baudet proposes abolishing Dutch gambling tax
Any proposal could affect the tax treatment of gambling businesses in the Netherlands if adopted.
Gambling Commission reports 30% of British young people spent money gambling
The findings give regulators and operators evidence on young people’s gambling activity and exposure to harm.
California tribal gaming leader urges CFTC nominee to scrutinise prediction markets
The nominee’s approach could affect disputes over sports event contracts and tribal gaming interests in California.
Spain’s customer-service bill would add gambling advertising and payment rules
If enacted, the proposed provisions would impose new advertising, promotion, payment and compliance requirements on operators and suppliers.
Brazilian lawmaker proposes national strategy to address gambling addiction
If enacted, the proposal would add screening, alerts and exclusion requirements for betting operators in Brazil.
MGM chief executive says sports prediction markets are sports betting
Hornbuckle’s position signals MGM’s opposition to sports prediction markets outside state-level sports betting regulation.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks comment on horsemen’s health and pension funds
The commission’s decision could affect how the fund’s health and pension allocation reaches jockeys and drivers.
Mar del Plata bridge nears completion while environmental approval remains pending
The pending environmental declaration and height-related traffic restrictions affect the bridge’s completion and use.