Macau government proposes tighter casino advertising rules
Casinos and marketing partners could face new limits on advertising channels and content in Macau.
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American Gaming Association backs bill restoring full gambling-loss deductions
The proposed legislation would change the tax treatment of gambling losses for customers and the wider regulated gaming sector.
ANJL president joins Bet Summit panel on Brazil betting taxes
Operators in Brazil face a higher GGR tax rate and a pending decision on the Selective Tax.
Macau GGR reaches MOP4.3bn in first six days of July
The figures give casino operators and investors an updated early-month measure of Macau gaming revenue and the July outlook.
Dina Titus introduces FAIR BET Act to restore full gambling-loss deduction
The proposal could change federal tax treatment for gambling losses and influence bettors’ reporting obligations.
Italy’s health ministry submits €44m gambling-harm fund allocation decree for review
Regional authorities must meet past-spending thresholds and submit plans and reports to qualify for the 2024 fund allocation.
Citizens analyst says proposed US tax change poses limited risk to major operators
The proposal could alter tax exposure for bettors while having limited effects on major operators, according to the analyst.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds tax liability for foreign bookmakers, excludes 2009 penalties
The ruling distinguishes bookmakers’ tax obligations from penalties for historical betting activity in Italy.
Brazil’s Senate schedules gambling legalisation bill for 8 July amid opposition
The Senate’s decision will determine whether the proposed expansion of legal gambling proceeds to a vote.
Brazil’s SPA agrees online gambling monitoring cooperation with Digital Council
The agreement gives digital platforms and Brazil’s betting authority a framework to coordinate action on illegal gambling content and advertising.
Italy’s 2024 state accounts include gaming and lottery concession costs
The accounting treatment affects how gaming concession fees and small winnings are recorded in state finances.
Brazil’s Senate schedules gambling bill for possible 8 July vote
A Senate vote could advance proposed rules for casinos, bingo and other gambling in Brazil.
Thailand government shelves bill proposing five casinos
Shelving the bill puts proposed casino authorisations in Thailand on hold.
Hong Kong lawmaker opposes proposed legal basketball betting
The proposal would create a new regulated betting market and designate the Jockey Club as its sole licensed operator.
Sizekhaya denies impropriety claims over South African lottery licence
A possible investigation and review could affect the national lottery licence award.
Philippine senators propose tighter online gambling rules and a ban
The proposals could change whether licensed operators can offer online gambling and which payment methods they may accept in the Philippines.
Philippine gaming consultant argues against online gambling ban
A ban could affect licensed online operators as well as the illegal activity that proposed measures aim to address.
Canary Islands law restricts gambling access and sets venue distances
Operators in the Canary Islands face statutory restrictions on who may gamble and on where venues can be located.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $160.7m casino revenue in June 2025
Operators and investors can compare the reported monthly revenue and state contributions with the prior year.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Malta disputes European Commission warning over gambling law and EU judgments
The dispute concerns whether Malta’s law can limit enforcement of other countries’ judgments against locally licensed gambling operators.
Thai lawmakers remove casino resort bill from parliamentary agenda
Removing the bill delays consideration of a proposal for five casino resorts in Thailand.
Brazil Senate schedules vote on land-based casino legalisation bill
A Senate vote could move the proposed land-based casino framework to Brazil’s president for a decision.
California attorney general says daily fantasy sports constitute illegal gambling
The opinion challenges the legality of DFS operations for players located in California, while the governor’s disagreement leaves the state’s position contested.
Lawyer argues Philippines should regulate online gambling rather than ban it
The proposals would shape regulation for licensed operators and suppliers if lawmakers consider alternatives to a broad online-gambling ban.
PAGCOR says it will follow any online gambling law signed by the president
A proposed ban and website-blocking requirements could alter the operating conditions for Philippine online gambling businesses.