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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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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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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SkyCity to Pay A$21 Million in South Australia Settlement
SkyCity has reached an in-principle A$21 million settlement with South Australia’s gambling regulator following a multi-year review. The agreement includes governance reforms and new compliance measures at SkyCity Adelaide.
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SkyCity Adelaide to Pay AU$21m Fine After Regulatory Review
SkyCity Adelaide has agreed to a proposed AU$21 million fine and enhanced compliance measures after a regulatory review found systemic AML and governance failings.
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FATF Grey List Update Raises Compliance Pressure on Gambling Operators
FATF placed Kuwait and Papua New Guinea on its grey list in February 2026. The decision increases indirect compliance and payment pressure on gambling operators.
