Colombia imposes 19% VAT on online gambling deposits under decree
Operators must adapt deposit charging and billing systems within the five working days cited in the decree, according to Fecoljuegos.
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DGOJ officials join FEJAR responsible-gambling meeting in Madrid
The meeting brought regulators, operators and enforcement representatives together to discuss gambling safety and compliance.
Castilla-La Mancha suspends new gambling venue approvals until 2027
The suspension limits new venue authorisations, while proposed biometric checks could affect gambling-hall access requirements.
Aragón tax authority prioritises gambling tax checks in 2025 plan
Operators across several gambling sectors face closer scrutiny of tax returns and declared tax bases.
DGOJ briefs Spanish operators on identity-fraud study
Operators were briefed on identity misuse that can conceal online gambling winnings and evade tax.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Ghana minister calls for review of gaming laws
A proposed review could change the rules governing gaming operators in Ghana.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Thailand government proposes casino entry restrictions for local residents
The proposed eligibility and fee rules would shape operators’ access to local customers in Thailand’s planned casino market.
Gaming Commission explains preventive gambling exclusions
The explanation clarifies how exclusion rules can affect access to casinos, gaming halls and betting shops.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Spillemyndigheden reports Danish gambling revenue of DKK7.27bn in 2024
The figures show operators and policymakers how revenue and self-exclusion levels changed across Denmark's gambling market.
IBIA reports 219 suspicious betting alerts across 53 countries in 2024
The alert and sanction figures give betting operators and integrity teams an account of reported risks and enforcement activity.
GREF backs CEN gambling-harm markers standard for European jurisdictions
Operators may use the proposed markers to identify gambling harm, but whether compliance is required depends on regulators.
Illinois senators propose AI limits and deposit checks for sports betting
If enacted, the proposals would change operators’ deposit controls, affordability checks and use of AI in Illinois.
Indiana lawmakers halt online lottery and casino bill
Indiana casinos and the Hoosier Lottery will not gain the proposed online gaming expansion this legislative session.
Hawaii lawmakers defer casino bill indefinitely
The deferral blocks the proposed casino framework and wagering tax from advancing this session.
GREF backs voluntary European online gambling risk-marker standard
Operators may use the standard to identify risk, while national legal requirements remain applicable.
Seven banks join UK Gambling Harms Action Lab
Participating banks may develop support measures affecting customers who experience gambling-related financial harm.
Mississippi Senate passes sweepstakes casino ban bill 44-1
Operators and suppliers serving sweepstakes casinos face a proposed felony ban if the bill completes the legislative process.
North Carolina sportsbooks report $74.5m January gross wagering revenue
The monthly figures show operators’ reported revenue and wagering volume in North Carolina’s sports betting market.
Brazil’s SPA opens consultation and sets 2025-2026 regulatory agenda
Operators and suppliers can submit feedback before the SPA advances planned regulatory changes.
Indiana Gaming Commission reports casinos’ January revenue at $178.7m
The figures show operators a year-on-year increase alongside a monthly decline in Indiana casino revenue.
Germany's Federal Administrative Court upholds GGL advertising rules
The ruling clarifies advertising obligations for lottery organisers and third parties working on their behalf.
Source: GGL (Germany)
New York reports record $2.47bn mobile sports betting handle for January
The figures inform operators and investors about New York mobile wagering activity and its reported tax contribution.
Google updates gambling ads policy, with new rules from 14 April
Operators and affiliates may need to change advertising activity to comply with the revised eligibility and country-specific rules.
Missouri casinos report $140m revenue and 3.5% annual growth in January
The state figures give casino operators and investors a snapshot of Missouri’s January revenue by gaming category.
New York Senate bill would expand legal sports-betting options
Sportsbooks could offer additional legal betting markets in New York if the proposal completes the legislative process.