Panama updates anti-money laundering controls and reports completion of 15 FATF actions
The changes affect compliance obligations and potential penalties for regulated financial and non-financial entities in Panama.
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Mpumalanga regulator lists gambling rules effective from December 2021
The rules set the stated regulatory framework for gambling in Mpumalanga.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
Kenya’s BCLB orders betting firms to stop unauthorised Opera speed-dial ads
Betting firms may need to remove speed-dial advertising unless it has the required authorisation.
Ghana Revenue Authority sets 10% withholding tax on gaming winnings
Covered operators must deduct tax from gross gains, while lottery operators also owe monthly tax on gross gaming revenue.
Saxony-Anhalt Higher Administrative Court upholds German online gambling permit requirement
The court’s ruling supports enforcement of Germany’s online gambling permit requirement against providers without permits.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Maryland reports $3.31m in sports wagering contributions for July
The figures show state receipts and market activity, while the licence adds another mobile sportsbook in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland casinos report $174.3m in gaming revenue for July
The revenue decline and lower state contributions matter to Maryland’s casinos and public finances.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Uganda gaming regulator reports uninspected betting machines and staffing gaps
The reported inspection and staffing gaps may affect machine oversight, licensing checks and monitoring of betting operators.
Iowa regulator finds no wagering evidence questioning event integrity
Iowa sportsbooks may face further regulatory review of whether operators breached administrative rules.
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies advances gambling reform bill to Senate
The bill could change retail gambling conditions, player safeguards and the future concession system in Italy.
Kenya Court of Appeal reinstates 7.5% betting excise duty pending appeal
The stay means the disputed betting duty remains enforceable while the appeal proceeds.
Kenya Revenue Authority integrates 87 betting firms into tax system
The integration brings more betting firms into the authority’s system for calculating and transmitting tax.
Botswana Gambling Authority consults on proposed gaming policy amendments
Stakeholders can provide feedback on proposed objectives and amendments to Botswana’s gaming and gambling policy.
Brazil raises sports betting tax to 18% under provisional measure
Sports betting operators face a higher gross gaming income tax, subject to legislative approval.
Lottoland seeks interim access to Google advertising in South Africa
The Tribunal’s decision could determine whether Lottoland regains access to Google’s advertising platform.
UK government rejects proposal to regulate crypto trading as gambling
The decision leaves gambling operators outside the proposed regulatory approach to unbacked cryptoasset trading.
Ghana business groups call for removal of lottery and betting taxes
The taxes and reported closure threat affect lottery and sports betting companies’ liabilities and ability to operate.
Oregon Lottery Commission raises video lottery sales threshold to $10,000 weekly
Video lottery retailers face a higher sales threshold and renewed application processing under the approved rules.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
KRA collects KSh15.1bn in betting-sector taxes in 2022/23
KRA’s integration of betting companies into its tax system links operators to excise duty and withholding tax collection.
Maryland commission briefs members on Commanders sale and wagering continuity
The briefing concerned continuity of retail and mobile wagering operations following the team sale.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
OLG pays C$43.5m to 29 Ontario gaming-host communities
The payment figure shows the quarterly revenue distribution to communities hosting Ontario gaming facilities.
Source: OLG
India’s GST Council sets 28% tax on betting turnover
A turnover-based tax on full bet values changes the tax base for gambling businesses in India.
Kenyan lobby groups ask court to restrict gambling adverts during watershed hours
The petition could affect gambling advertising and licensing if the court grants the requested interim measures.
Ethiopia’s betting market report cites 10 approved sportsbook operators
The reported operator count and revenue-contribution requirement are relevant to companies assessing Ethiopia’s betting market.
Maryland sportsbooks contribute $2.84m to state in June
The figures show the state contribution and mobile share of Maryland’s sports wagering market for June.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)