Gambling Regulation and Licences: Latest News
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Brazil Fights Illegal Betting: Tax Records and Advertising Conflict
ANJL President Plínio Lemos Jorge reports tax revenue reaching BRL 5.89 billion. He warns that offshore operators still control nearly half of the market.
Estonia Plans Tax Cuts to Rival Malta but Faces Marketing Backlash
Estonia aims to become an iGaming hub with a 4% GGR tax by 2029, yet 45% of inspected gambling ads in 2025 breached current laws.
Poland's Gambling Tax Regime Is Driving Players Toward the Unregulated Market
High turnover taxes in Poland are weakening legal operators. Estimates suggest the black market has doubled in size between 2017 and 2025.
CFTC Issues Warning to Prediction Markets Following Congressional Scrutiny
The CFTC has issued a directive to prediction market operators, demanding adherence to core principles. A 20% staffing drop since 2011 poses challenges for federal oversight.
Dominican Republic Pushes New Gambling Law with Ten-Year License Freeze
The Dominican Republic is unifying its gambling laws, introducing a 10-year ban on new licenses to stabilize the market and enhance state oversight.
Cebu City Legal Office Supports Gambling Ad Ban With Revisions
Authorities in Cebu City back a proposed citywide gambling ad ban but demand revisions for digital platforms to protect constitutional free speech rights.
Sicily Crackdown: Authorities Shut Illegal Betting Venues Amid Tax Fraud Probe
Italian ADM and Finance Police closed two illegal betting shops in Sicily and issued fines exceeding €20,000, targeting venues that bypassed national tax networks.
Bacta Opposes Burnham's Fiscal Plan to Tax Adult Gaming Centres for Pub Relief
Trade body Bacta challenges UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's proposal to fund business-rate relief for pubs by potentially increasing taxes on gambling venues.
Gambling Ads 2026: Europe Struggles for Control Amid Regional Bans
New European gambling ad rules are causing friction. Learn why Netherlands taxes are rising to 37.8 percent and how regulators fight illegal operators.
VAT Crisis Hits UK Prize Draws: HMRC Demands Standard Rate on Fees
UK tax authority HMRC is targeting prize draw operators, demanding 20 percent VAT on entry fees, potentially causing massive retrospective tax liabilities for the industry.
Nigeria's Gambling Crisis: 37 Regulators for One Market Following Supreme Court Ruling
Nigeria faces a regulatory nightmare. Nearly 60 million sports bettors are caught in a market split into 37 jurisdictions after a landmark court decision.
Australia's Gambling Reform Trapped by Fiscal Dependency
Australian states face a structural addiction to gambling tax revenue, with over $10.5 billion in taxes forecast for the 2025/26 period.
India's Real Money Gaming Ban Triggers Regulatory Shift Across Asia
With the Regulation of Online Gambling Rules 2026, India has banned real money gaming, distancing it from esports and influencing regional markets.
Texas Gaming Stalemate: Fertitta Executive Predicts No Legalization Before 2032
Fertitta Entertainment's Steven Scheinthal warns that Texas politics will block gaming expansion for years, while a SCOTUS ruling on prediction markets looms.
Nevada Halts Kalshi: Prediction Market Faces $120,000 Daily Fines
Nevada regulators have ordered Kalshi to cease operations in the state by August 12. Failure to implement geofencing will result in daily penalties of $120,000.