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Betting bodies seek phased online gaming rules after B2B regulation
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over when online platform requirements take effect relative to B2B rules.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Tax reform expands betting tax bases from 2027
The Selective Tax entering the IBS and CBS bases increases the burden on betting operators from 2027.
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Lithuania notifies European Commission of gambling technology proposals
Lithuania submitted proposals on technical standards for gaming machine data management and online gambling devices to the European Commission.
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Renan Santos vows to ban betting houses in Brazil if elected
A pledge to shut the legalised betting market puts Brazil's licensed operators and suppliers under political risk ahead of the election.
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ANJL disputes Brazilian household betting loss estimate
ANJL argued the Pix transfer categories included other services and disputed the study's timing and interpretation.
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Brazil's Supreme Court weighs fixed-odds betting in gambling law review
The court's ruling could determine whether regulated fixed-odds betting remains lawful in Brazil or falls under the 1941 gambling prohibition.
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Uganda approves 15% winnings tax for land-based casinos
Land-based casino operators in Uganda face the same 15% net-winnings levy as online rivals, changing cost calculations for both verticals.
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Brazil's STF suspends physical gambling case after Dino review request
A combined ruling could reshape how Brazil's fixed-odds betting framework and municipal lotteries are treated by the courts.
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Utah wins final judgment against Kalshi sports event contracts
The ruling makes Kalshi's sports contracts subject to Utah gambling laws after its injunction was rejected.
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Australian government considers gambling incentive and advertising restrictions
Operators' retention incentives and advertising practices face proposed Australian restrictions.
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Santiago court establishes continuing gambling website blocking process
The DNS procedure lets SCJ validate reported sites before Subtel instructs providers, with error corrections.
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Philippine gaming revenue drops 20% to $1.43bn in Q2 2026
A fifth of quarterly GGR lost in the electronic segment signals pressure on operators and suppliers exposed to the Philippine market.
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LOTBA trains BetWarrior staff in responsible gambling
LOTBA sessions covered player protection, self-exclusion and referral resources under annual training requirements.
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MASAF revises horse racing rules covering betting and safety
MASAF's decree updates trotting and galloping rules covering betting, safety and animal welfare.
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Philippine gaming revenue falls 20.3% to PHP88.14bn in Q2 2026
A fifth annual decline in Philippine GGR signals weaker domestic demand for operators and suppliers exposed to the market.
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Italian lawmakers propose football reforms including gambling advertising restrictions
The Democratic Party bill includes tighter gambling and betting advertising provisions within football reforms.
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Berruto bill would widen Italy's gambling ad ban to sponsors and influencers
Operators sponsoring Italian football, social channels or influencers would face wider advertising restrictions and higher penalties if the bill passes.
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Tribal leaders urge Congress to prohibit gaming-like prediction contracts
Tribal push to ban gaming-like contracts affects prediction market suppliers and tribal sovereignty under IGRA.
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New York mobile sportsbooks recover in July as hold returns to normal
Higher hold margins lifted New York's education fund take even as handle slipped below $2bn, signalling margin-driven revenue for operators.
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Brazil Supreme Federal Court resumes review of gambling appeal 966177
The ruling could settle whether casino and bingo operations are lawful in Brazil, affecting operators' market access.
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PAGCOR briefs Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority on regulation
The exchange signals PAGCOR positioning itself as a regulatory reference for emerging African gaming markets.
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NIGC lacks chairperson as tribal gaming oversight and Harrah's deal stall
The vacancy blocks certification of tribal management contracts and enforcement, delaying deals and weakening oversight for operators and tribes.
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Indonesia suspends welfare for households linked to suspected online gambling
Operators face welfare access tied to reviews of suspected gambling transactions.
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Chile casino regulator reaches six months without permanent director
Operators face licensing and supervision decisions from an agency with a six-month leadership vacancy.
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Rinascimento Nazionale urges Italy to scrap betting advertising ban
The proposal would reopen advertising and sponsorship revenue to licensed Italian operators while tightening rules on minors and vulnerable players.