MER says Mpumalanga bookmakers may bet on any lawful contingency
The clarification sets out how the ruling affects bookmakers licensed in Mpumalanga, including the scope of permitted betting markets.
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Maryland sports wagering generates $14.1m for state in October 2025
The state’s monthly figures show the market’s wagering volume, operator hold and tax contributions across retail and mobile channels.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
KSA warns 888 over Dutch-language customer service
The warning highlights the need for operators to provide accessible Dutch-language customer support.
Bulgaria raises gambling GGR tax to 25% from 20%
Operators in the covered gambling segments will face a higher GGR tax rate from January.
UK Treasury Committee backs higher taxes on online gambling
The committee’s recommendations may shape the government’s approach to gambling duties in the Autumn Budget.
Buenos Aires lawmakers advance bill to block betting sites in schools
If passed, the proposal would require measures affecting betting-site access in public and private schools across the province.
Gambling Commission says evidence cannot reliably size Great Britain’s illegal market
Operators may be asked to share regulated-market data to support the regulator’s work on illegal gambling estimates.
UK Gambling Commission says unlicensed market size remains uncertain
The uncertainty affects how regulators and operators assess the scale of unlicensed gambling and the evidence available for enforcement.
Brazil government backs Renan bill proposing higher taxes on betting firms
A proposed tax increase could change the fiscal obligations of betting companies operating in Brazil.
TCU orders action over suspected misuse of Bolsa Família recipients’ IDs in betting
The ordered investigation could lead to scrutiny of betting transactions and suspected identity fraud involving benefit recipients.
IBJR warns proposed tax rise could increase Brazil betting sector’s tax burden
The proposed rate change could affect licensed operators’ tax costs and competition with illegal betting platforms.
Caixa extends lottery betting and draw times by one hour
The revised cut-off times change when lottery operators and customers can submit bets and hold draws.
Brazil’s sports ministry sets review process for 2025 lottery and betting funds
State sports departments must meet separate plan and account requirements before approved funds can be credited.
Uganda gaming board agrees enforcement and prosecution measures with justice agencies
The resolutions may affect how gaming-related offences are investigated and prosecuted in Uganda.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Uganda gaming board promotes responsible gaming in youth outreach
The board’s stated age threshold informs operators’ compliance and responsible-gaming outreach in Uganda.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
South Korean experts compare integrated-resort policies across Asia
The comparison concerns regulatory approaches that may shape integrated-resort development in South Korea and neighbouring markets.
Nine Entertainment seeks compensation if Australia bans gambling advertising
A ban and any compensation measures could affect broadcasters’ gambling-advertising revenue and the scope of restrictions across media.
UK Treasury Committee urges higher taxes on online gambling
Operators may face higher taxes on online gambling products if ministers adopt the committee’s recommendation.
ADM releases draft updates to Italian betting communication protocols
Betting concessionaires may need to adapt their systems to the proposed protocol changes before testing begins.
Zambia government opens talks with betting operators over 10% stake tax
Consultations could lead to adjustments to a tax that applies to operators’ monthly betting stakes.
Nigeria’s National Assembly revives federal Central Gaming Bill
The bill could reshape which level of government regulates gaming and lottery activities in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s National Assembly pursues Central Gaming Bill despite court ruling
The bill puts the division of gaming and lottery regulatory powers between Nigeria’s federal and state governments in question.
CEN approves draft European gambling-harm standard for 2026
The voluntary standard could give operators and regulators a shared framework for identifying gambling risk.
Gaming regulators discuss crypto, AI and illegal gambling at Toronto conference
The approaches discussed affect how regulators detect illegal gambling and respond to crypto-based activity across markets.
Brazil betting firms propose retroactive tax amid rate negotiations
The proposed tax trade-off could affect betting firms’ past liabilities and their ongoing tax rate in Brazil.