Costa Rica's Ministry of Finance has initiated sanction proceedings totaling CRC361.5m ($785,000) against 10 casinos. This action follows inspections that identified undeclared gaming activity, electronic-invoicing failures, and other tax irregularities.
A U.S. federal judge has blocked Illinois from enforcing new rules against prediction-market platforms, siding with Kalshi. The judge ruled that sports event contracts offered by platforms like Kalshi likely qualify as swaps under federal law, granting preliminary injunctions.
A Finnish professional bettor has won the right to deduct losses from his taxable income following a legal dispute. This ruling allows the bettor to include betting losses in his tax considerations.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) are calling for a U.S. Supreme Court review of sports event contracts. They filed a joint amicus brief in Flaherty v. KalshiEX, LLC, highlighting implications for state gambling laws, consumer safeguards, and sports integrity.
A Turkish study has linked frictionless payments and targeted platform design to an increase in gambling harm. The report advocates for internationally learned restrictions and updated digital advertising regulations.
An editorial from BNLData suggests that Brazil's recent betting ban may have had negative political consequences. The editor argues that warnings about potential electoral risks from alienating bettors were ignored by the government.
When does spending money become a feeling? When the UK Gambling Commission is asked to explain an awkward finding in its Young People and Gambling Survey, apparently.
Nordic gambling firm Paf has partnered with Meta to launch a pilot project aimed at combating unlicensed gambling. This initiative represents a significant development in leveraging technology to address regulatory challenges within the industry.
Following Brazil President Lula da Silva’s provision to ban all legal gambling, licensed operators must now begin winding down their local presence. This involves removing websites and apps starting today, and providing banks with details on net amounts held over the next two days.
Pennsylvania has seen its gambling self-exclusion numbers surpass 30,000, coinciding with a rise in online gambling revenue. This trend is increasing scrutiny on player protection measures and existing responsible gambling regulations within the state.
Alberta's iGaming market aims to attract players from offshore gambling by offering choice, self-exclusion options, and funding for treatment. The effectiveness of these measures in curbing offshore activity and related enforcement is yet to be fully tested.
Brazilian bettors were informed that the deadline for the voluntary withdrawal of funds from betting platforms was October 5th. This measure followed Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, which prohibited both betting and the advertising of betting houses across Brazil.
Pennsylvania saw an 18% increase in self-exclusions during the last fiscal year, intensifying problem gambling concerns. Over 30,000 individuals are now voluntarily excluded from one or more forms of gambling. This trend extends a sharp rise observed since the state's first online casino launched in 2019.
A National Debt Relief survey indicates that younger gambling participants, specifically Gen Z and millennials, report gambling as a motive for debt repayment across various betting activities. This finding highlights a specific financial motivation for engagement among these demographics.
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has blocked 50 unauthorized remote gaming and sports betting platforms. These platforms were operating without the required authorization, bringing the total number of informally operating platforms blocked to 86.
Brazilian Congress president Davi Alcolumbre has extended the deadline for lawmakers to submit amendments to the provisional measure prohibiting fixed-odds betting. This extension provides deputies and senators additional time to propose changes to the government's ban.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed doubts that Congress would overturn his government’s prohibition of fixed-odds betting. This statement was made as Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 officially entered the legislative process.
Lawmakers in Argentina's Buenos Aires province have introduced a new bill to enhance online betting regulation. The proposal aims to tighten controls across identity checks, session lengths, advertising, promotions, and addressing illegal operators.
Colombian senator Gustavo Moreno announced plans to introduce legislation for tighter controls on online gambling. The proposed measures would include digital identity verification and limits on deposits and losses to establish a stricter regulatory framework.
The AGCO has announced changes to the Schedule of Monetary Penalties relating to the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 and its Regulations.
Ron Mendelson of Fast Offshore clarified that company registration in offshore jurisdictions does not equate to regulatory approval. He emphasized that operators must consider comprehensive licensing, market access, banking, payments, and ongoing compliance from the outset, rather than assuming offshore means unregulated.
A federal judge in Illinois recently ruled in favor of prediction markets, marking a rare court victory for the sector. The judge's decision concerned sports event contracts offered by Kalshi. This ruling provides a significant precedent for prediction markets operating in the US.
Fernando Costa, President of the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol (FBF), has publicly supported the regulation of online sports betting in Bolivia. He emphasized the growing importance of betting revenue for sports organizations globally, advocating for a specific regulatory framework.
Maine gambling regulators are actively monitoring the use of artificial intelligence by sports betting operators, as scrutiny over AI's role in promotional targeting increases across states. Currently, Maine lacks specific laws or regulations governing AI use by betting companies.
UK Gambling Minister Vicky Foxcroft announced that a consultation on revoking the “aim to permit” licensing objective will commence shortly. This review could significantly alter gambling licensing policy and potentially supersede existing gambling impact assessments.