Spain Approves Changes to Online Gambling Deposit Limits
Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved plans to introduce significant changes to current deposit limits for online gamblers. Details of the new framework have not yet been disclosed.
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Dutch Gambling Tax Increase Delivers Revenue Far Below Forecast
The Netherlands’ phased gambling tax increase generated significantly less additional revenue than projected. Lower gross gaming revenue offset much of the higher tax rate.
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Spain Approves Joint Deposit Limits for Online Gambling
Spain has approved joint deposit limits across all licensed online gambling operators. Industry body Jdigital warns of black market leakage and technical challenges.
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Austria Targets 2027 Launch for Licensed Gambling Market
Austria’s ruling parties have agreed to launch a licensed gambling market in October 2027. The reform would end the Casinos Austria monopoly and introduce strict player limits.
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Georgia Proposes 5% Tax for Foreign Online Gambling Licences
Georgia has submitted draft legislation to create a 5% GGR tax licence for operators serving only foreign customers. Georgian citizens would be blocked from these platforms.
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Dutch Gambling Tax Revenue Falls Short of Expectations
The Dutch gambling regulator has reported lower than expected tax revenue from the regulated market. The authority says it cannot determine the exact cause.
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Brazil Decree Freezes Illegal Betting Funds Within 48 Hours
Brazil has signed a decree requiring banks and fintechs to freeze funds linked to illegal betting within 48 hours. Financial institutions may face joint liability for related transfers.
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Minnesota Opposes CFTC Injunction Over Prediction Market Law
Minnesota’s attorney general has filed a memorandum opposing a CFTC motion to block the state’s prediction market statute. The dispute centers on regulatory authority.
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NCAA Bans Adam Njie Jr. Over Alleged Game-Fixing Links
The NCAA ruled former Iona guard Adam Njie Jr. permanently ineligible over alleged betting-related violations tied to a broader federal investigation.
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Former Star Executives Fined and Banned by Federal Court
Australia’s Federal Court fined and disqualified two former Star Entertainment executives for breaches of duty tied to risk oversight. The action follows civil proceedings brought by ASIC.
