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The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) has filed for a preliminary injunction in response to a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent its licensees from offering betting services across Brazil. The case, filed by the Attorney General’s Office (AGU), marks a significant legal conflict between Loterj and the federal government, with the Supreme Federal Court

The UK gambling industry is bracing for potential tax increases as speculation grows ahead of the Labour government’s upcoming budget announcement on October 30. Sources close to the Treasury have revealed that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce higher taxes on gambling operators to help close a £22 billion fiscal deficit. Currently, the UK’s remote gaming

The Brazilian government has taken decisive action in its efforts to regulate the online betting market by blocking 2,040 illegal betting sites that failed to meet the requirements for licensing. The move, led by Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), marks a critical step in the preparation for the country’s fully regulated market launch

Denmark’s gambling market saw a 4.3% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in August 2024, reaching DKK571 million ($84.1 million), according to data released by the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden. This overall growth was largely driven by a strong performance in the online casino sector, which helped offset declines in sports betting and land-based

The South African gambling industry experienced unprecedented growth during the 2023-24 financial year, with gross gambling revenue (GGR) reaching an all-time high of ZAR59.3 billion, a significant 25.7% increase from the previous year. This marked a milestone for the industry, driven largely by the explosive growth of the sports betting sector. According to the National

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) has reported significant growth in the regulated gambling market, with the market’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) increasing by 21.2% in 2023, reaching €4 billion. However, the KSA has also raised concerns regarding the country’s channelisation rate, which measures the proportion of gambling activity conducted through legal operators. While

In a significant move for the global gaming industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA), and Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at addressing shared challenges. The agreement, announced today, signifies a collaborative effort to confront key issues like illegal gambling, responsible gaming, industry innovation,

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is contemplating an outright ban on online sports betting if the government’s recent regulatory efforts fail to address the growing issue of gambling addiction in the country. Since the legalization of online sports betting in 2018, there has been a dramatic surge in betting activity, raising concerns about

The debate over Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 is intensifying, with Senators Lynn Ruane and Alice Mary Higgins advocating for a total ban on gambling bonuses as the bill nears final approval. The original version of the bill had included a blanket prohibition on such bonuses, but recent amendments have altered this, allowing operators to

Wynn Resorts has made history by becoming the first company to receive a commercial gaming license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On October 4, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) granted Wynn the license for its ongoing project on Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). The license will allow Wynn

As of October 1, 2024, Dutch online gamblers are subject to a new set of stringent deposit rules to promote responsible gambling. The measures are part of the Netherlands’ ongoing efforts to ensure player protection, particularly focusing on deposit limits and encouraging self-awareness among players about their gambling behavior. The newly introduced rules include strict

The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has announced that the country’s channelization rate for the online gambling market has reached 86% for 2023, reflecting an improvement over the 77% recorded the previous year. This figure exceeds the forecasts made by several operators, including Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG), which had predicted the rate would fall between

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has appointed two new experts, Dr. Virve Marionneau and Dr. Spencer Murch, to its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). This move is aimed at enhancing the board’s expertise in gambling harm prevention, especially as the gambling industry continues to evolve with new technologies and international regulatory challenges. The ABSG,

Thailand is moving closer to legalizing casino resorts, as Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat pushes for a comprehensive plan to establish entertainment complexes in the country. The finance minister has called on the customs, revenues, and excise departments to devise a tax-collection system for the proposed industry, with a plan expected to be ready by

In response to new federal betting regulations, the Brazilian government implemented significant changes in September with the introduction of Normative Ordinance No 1,475. This ordinance allowed only operators who had already applied for a federal betting license and were actively operating to continue doing so until the official launch of the regulated market on January

Playtech, the leading provider of technology and content for the online gambling industry, has reported robust results for the first half of 2024, highlighting its successful expansion across key markets, especially in the U.S. and Canada. Total revenue for the six-month period ending June 30, 2024, increased by 5% to €906.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA

In August, both Nevada and Mississippi released their monthly gambling revenue reports, showing varying trends in their respective markets. While Nevada experienced a dip in overall gambling revenue due to a decline in slot machine activity, Mississippi saw growth in its retail sports betting market. These results offer insight into the shifting dynamics of gambling

Roberto Campos Neto, president of Brazil’s Central Bank, has voiced alarm over the exponential rise of online betting in the country, particularly highlighting the growing involvement of low-income individuals, including recipients of Bolsa Família. The dramatic uptick in Pix transfers to betting platforms, which has seen a surge of over 200% since January, is stoking

Recent findings from the American Gaming Association (AGA) reveal a dramatic rise in responsible gaming (RG) investments across the gaming industry. The research highlights that industry spending on RG programs has soared to $471.8 million annually, reflecting a significant 72% increase from $275 million in 2017. This rapid growth outpaces the increase in gaming revenues

The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) is taking new steps to intensify its battle against illegal gambling outside the country’s licensing system. This move aims to protect Swedish consumers, public health, and tax revenues, which are threatened by unregulated gambling activities. The authority has announced that it will produce a comprehensive “situation description” to provide an