Dutch Supreme Court voids €12.4m VAT assessment against gambling marketing company
The ruling removes the assessment and sets out procedural requirements relevant to gambling-sector tax disputes.
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AGCO requires veterinary fitness declaration before horse training or races
Trainers and veterinarians must submit the declaration before the horse takes part in the specified activity.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires horse trainers to report stable locations through iCAJO
Trainers and racing operators must account for the five-day reporting requirement when stable locations change.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates Ontario Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing rules
Racetracks, trainers and owners must follow revised welfare requirements on the specified effective dates.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Norway Progress Party renews call to end gambling monopoly
A change in the proposed market framework could affect licensed operators and the state gambling providers.
Philippines Justice Department pledges continued action against financial crime
The stated commitment includes continued scrutiny of casinos, which have been covered by the Philippines' anti-money-laundering law since 2017.
Belgian Gaming Commission signs cooperation protocol with Ireland’s GRAI
The protocol provides for information sharing between two gambling regulators on player protection.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian Gaming Commission signs cooperation protocol with Ireland’s GRAI
The protocol provides for information sharing between two gambling regulators on player protection.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
German Gaming Commission signs cooperation protocols with European regulators
The protocols establish information-sharing arrangements intended to support player protection across the regulators involved.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
PFA chief calls for Australian football betting ban on cards
A ban would change the markets bookmakers can offer on Australian football matches.
São Paulo assembly approves bill for gambling-harm treatment programme
If enacted, the proposal would create state-funded treatment and prevention measures relevant to gambling operators in São Paulo.
Brazil raises betting companies’ tax rate to 18% from October
The higher rate changes operators’ tax burden from October, after industry associations sought a meeting with the finance minister.
Araranguá council approves proposal for municipal lottery
If enacted, the proposal would create a municipal lottery and earmark its remaining revenue for autism services.
Illinois casinos report $176.5m in May adjusted gross receipts
The figures show how two new casino openings contributed to Illinois market growth in May.
DraftKings adds 50-cent surcharge to Illinois bets from September
The surcharge passes the new Illinois per-bet tax cost to customers, affecting operator pricing and betting transactions.
Indiana casinos report $219.5m in May adjusted receipts, up 4%
The figures show monthly revenue performance across Indiana’s regulated casino market and its main gaming categories.
Gibraltar Court of Appeal rejects former Mansion CEO’s challenges
The ruling upholds Mansion’s judgment on the WWML claim, while other parts of the dispute remain ongoing.
Maine House advances tribal online casino bill by 85-59 vote
Operators and tribes face a proposed market structure that would exclude commercial casinos and requires further legislative votes.
Louisiana governor vetoes bill banning sweepstakes casinos
The veto leaves the proposed statutory ban unenacted while state enforcement powers remain the governor’s stated alternative.
New Jersey approves $15.7 million payment to Atlantic County
The settlement changes how Atlantic County receives property tax revenue linked to casino iGaming and online sports betting.
Maine House advances iGaming bill as Senate vote ties
The tied Senate vote leaves the proposal’s legislative progress unresolved.
H2 report warns African governments could lose $11bn in gambling tax revenue
The estimates frame the potential fiscal and market consequences of online gambling regulation for African governments and operators.
DGOJ extends Autocontrol gambling advertising agreement to 2029
The extension keeps the DGOJ and Autocontrol cooperation framework for responsible commercial communications in force through 2029.
Bustinduy says Spain plans to restore gambling advertising restrictions
The proposed restrictions could affect online operators' advertising and promotional practices if included in the future law.
CEJ urges Catalonia to change bingo model and tax treatment
Bingo operators are seeking changes to Catalonia’s tax system amid reported sales decline in the region.