New York State and the Seneca Nation are in dispute regarding whether an agreement in principle has been reached on a new gaming compact. While Seneca Nation President J.C. Seneca stated an agreement had been reached, state officials have disputed this claim. The potential deal concerns a gaming compact that could be presented to the state legislature in the spring.
Jumpman Gaming's £13.2 million tax bill has been nullified following a landmark UK legal decision by the Upper Tribunal. This ruling comes amidst ongoing debate surrounding gambling taxation in the country, benefiting the Guernsey-based online casino company.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched Evive, a new mobile app designed to provide an initial point of contact for problem gamblers seeking support. This initiative aims to reach individuals as gambling activity increasingly shifts to mobile platforms.
Brazil's National Congress has extended the deadline for amendments to Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026, which prohibits online gaming. Lawmakers now have until October 13 to submit further amendments to the measure, which currently has 40 proposals.
Entain has expressed serious concerns regarding reports of racing live feed supplier SIS's partnership with Santeda, an operator reportedly unlicensed in the UK. Documents from a Curaçao gambling authority data leak suggest SIS entered a commercial agreement with the unlicensed bookmaker.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated he does not anticipate the National Congress overturning the country's betting platform ban. He acknowledged the measure might not eliminate illegal gambling but expects it to pass congressional scrutiny.
The Swedish regulator has temporarily revoked Charm Entertainment AB’s casino licence following an investigation. This decision was based on discovered discrepancies in Charm’s annual accounts and the involvement of personnel charged with accounting crimes.
Licensed betting companies in Brazil have utilized football advertising boards to protest President Lula's proposed betting ban. These companies warned that such a ban could inadvertently fuel the country's illegal betting market.
Regulus consultancy has determined that a proposed increase in the MGD (Machine Games Duty) could jeopardize £92 million of income generated by horse racing. The consultancy also projected that approximately 4,000 betting shops in the UK might close by 2029 as a consequence of this change.
The gambling industry is challenging the evidence presented by the UK House of Lords in support of a gambling advertising ban. Critics argue the committee relied on a disputed survey, disregarded the industry's self-imposed advertising limits, and dismissed black market concerns based on interviews with state monopolies.
SBC News reviewed the key discussions and takeaways from the 2026 SBC Summit in Lisbon. Topics of industry concern included Brazil's recent gambling ban and criticisms directed at Big Tech companies.
HMRC statistics on gambling tax receipts are influencing discussions within the UK gambling industry. These figures are being considered in the ongoing debate about a potential increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) in the upcoming budget, particularly following the Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) increase to 40% on April 1st.
Brazil's betting sector faces new uncertainty as the Attorney General’s Office (AGU) has called for the country’s existing betting laws to be deemed unconstitutional. This move challenges the legal framework that underpins the regulated betting market.
Nevada states that the planned CFTC rule changes would not alter the Ninth Circuit's analysis in the Kalshi rehearing case concerning sports contracts. This indicates the state's position on the relevance of the regulatory adjustments to the ongoing legal proceedings.
Polymarket is appealing a €420,000 penalty issued by the Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), in The Hague. The KSA had blacklisted Polymarket for offering unlicensed gambling services to Dutch consumers earlier in 2026.
The Hungarian Parliament has approved a measure led by TISZA to reorganize the governance of gambling licenses and concessions. This reorganisation involves reducing or limiting the powers of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) and dismantling its Concessions Council.
VNLOK has initiated legal proceedings against Meta in an Amsterdam court, alleging insufficient action against illegal gambling adverts on its platforms. The Dutch gambling addiction prevention foundation is seeking stronger enforcement under the Digital Services Act (DSA) regarding these advertisements.
Trinidad and Tobago's remote gambling order has cleared the Senate, setting the stage for implementation. The country now faces a January 2027 deadline to establish comprehensive licensing, payment processing, and oversight frameworks.
A lawsuit in Brazil is seeking at least BRL1 billion from 17 betting companies. Concurrently, the Attorney General's Office (AGU) estimates BRL2.6 billion in public health system (SUS) costs attributed to gambling-related harm, bringing these figures into focus.
Brazil's Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA) announced that the Receita (Revenue Service) has updated the balance of requests for opting into Simples Nacional and the regular regime for IBS and CBS. The data reflects the number of applications received up to Friday, October 2nd, and will be continuously updated as new requests are processed.
New gaming machine standards in the UK will introduce mandatory breaks, loss limits, and design rules. While these regulations will apply, most existing gaming machines will be largely exempt from upgrades.
The CFTC has sent proposed event contract rules to the White House for review. This proposal from the CFTC aims to broaden swaps, as discussions around sports event contracts continue.
Casino City's Friday Five edition reports on significant regulatory developments impacting the gambling industry. Brazil has enacted an executive order that bans online betting, while Polymarket has implemented new deposit limits specifically for its U.S. players.
The Receita Federal has published the first edition of its Questions and Answers document concerning the Additional CSLL. This new publication consolidates information regarding the application of Law No. 15.079/2024 and IN RFB No. 2.228/2024.
The Czech government is moving to block Kalshi, with internet service providers having less than two weeks to comply with a prohibition order. The Ministry of Finance added the US prediction markets giant to its list of unauthorised gambling operators on September 30, requiring ISPs to block access within 15 days by law.