Brazil orders betting operators to connect to self-exclusion system within 30 days
Operators face a 30-day deadline to check self-exclusion status and return users’ remaining balances.
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Gibraltar gambling commissioner warns UK tax rises could harm its economy
A UK tax decision could affect gambling operators and Gibraltar’s economy, which the source says relies heavily on remote gambling.
ASCI reports 4,575 illegal betting advertisements in India
The figures show the scale of betting advertising violations relevant to advertisers and regulators in India.
GRAI says 10% of Irish sports bettors wager at work
The findings and planned opt-out provision inform Irish consumer-protection policy and operators’ marketing practices.
Japan police estimate 180,000 people aged 10–19 gamble at offshore casinos
The estimates underline the scale of underage participation relevant to enforcement and prevention efforts in Japan.
KSA and Roda JC launch study of young adults’ sports betting views
The findings are intended to guide prevention and education measures affecting young adults in the Parkstad region.
Missouri Gaming Commission reports October casino revenue up 9%
The state figures give operators and investors a breakdown of October performance by casino and gaming category.
SABA seeks grant-recipient safeguards against illegal online gambling in South Africa
The proposals could affect how grant beneficiaries and financial institutions are screened for access to illegal gambling.
Brazilian Senate and Finance Ministry discuss doubling online betting tax to 24%
If enacted, the proposed rate increase would raise the tax burden on online betting platforms in Brazil.
Lombardy council rejects motion to restore gambling-harm fund
The council’s decision affects calls for dedicated regional funding for gambling-harm prevention and treatment.
Arthur Lira urges Brazil to target illegal betting before raising taxes
The proposed tax changes could affect the cost burden for regulated betting operators in Brazil.
Brazil finance ministry and Senate weigh betting tax changes
The proposal could change the tax rate applied to online betting platforms in Brazil.
Ireland regulator cites survey findings on betting accounts and notifications
The findings and planned notification opt-out are relevant to operators’ consumer-protection practices in Ireland.
Eduardo Braga says Brazil betting-tax vote may come next week
The bill could raise the tax rate on online betting revenue from 12% to 24%.
Brazil’s SPA plans central self-exclusion system by year-end
Operators will need to connect to the database and offer registration-stage time and deposit limits.
Brazilian officials call for stronger betting oversight and consumer protection
Proposed changes to betting law and advertising rules could affect operators’ compliance obligations in Brazil.
Brazil’s Supreme Court admits Maranhão in municipal lottery case
The case could shape the scope of municipal authority to operate lotteries and betting services in Brazil.
Chile’s casino gaming revenue falls 4% to CLP43.73bn in September
The reported decline provides operators and investors with a measure of casino market performance in Chile.
SABA says South African ruling limits roulette betting only in Gauteng
The interpretation affects which betting products licensed bookmakers may offer in Gauteng and other provinces.
Gambling Commission chief calls for government decision on crypto betting
A government decision could determine whether licensed UK gambling operators may accept cryptocurrency and under what safeguards.
European gambling regulators meet at DGOJ to discuss illegal market
Regulators discussed illegal gambling, affiliates, payment blocking, AI in CRM, self-exclusion registers and anti-money-laundering rules.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
DLA Piper associate outlines Italy’s forthcoming online gambling framework
The planned framework could affect online gambling operators and suppliers in Italy.
Derk Boswijk submits 14 parliamentary questions on Polymarket in the Netherlands
The questions put Polymarket’s legal status and potential enforcement before the Dutch government and gambling regulator.
Ontario Court of Appeal backs cross-border peer-to-peer iGaming model
The opinion could permit Ontario to consider cross-border liquidity for online poker and paid daily fantasy sports.
AGCO expands standardbred claim voiding rules and adds veterinary checks in Ontario
Racetracks must obtain AGCO approval for updated claim procedures before the new horse-monitoring requirements take effect.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)