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Brazil Proposes 24% Gambling Tax Following Failed Reform
Brazil’s Workers’ Party has introduced a new bill to impose a 24% tax on gross gaming revenue, aiming to boost public funding and curb gambling risks. The proposal follows a failed tax measure and faces strong industry scrutiny.
Tokyo Police Act After 13-Year-Old’s Online Crypto Gambling
Tokyo police referred a 13-year-old boy to child authorities after discovering heavy online casino activity funded through cryptocurrency. The case exposes weak age verification, growing youth gambling risks, and calls for tighter digital safeguards in Japan.
California Blocks Online Sweepstakes Casinos with AB 831 Law
California has passed AB 831, banning online sweepstakes casinos and targeting unlicensed gambling platforms using dual-currency systems. The law takes effect January 2026, imposing penalties on operators and partners while reinforcing tribal gaming exclusivity and consumer protection.
Macau Reports 9.5% Decline in Casino Suspicious Transactions
Macau’s gaming sector recorded a 9.5% drop in suspicious transaction reports in the first nine months of 2025, attributed to weaker economic activity and steady regulatory oversight. Despite the decline, casinos remain the primary focus of financial monitoring efforts.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Considers Municipal Lottery Ban
Brazil’s Attorney General has questioned the legality of municipal lotteries, prompting STF review. The case could redefine federal and local authority over lotteries, fiscal oversight, and regulatory consistency in the country’s gaming sector.
Argentina Eases Slot Imports but Keeps High Tax Burden
Argentina has streamlined administrative processes for slot machine imports with MULC access and PAIS tax removal, yet cumulative tariffs and taxes keep the country the most expensive South American market for gaming equipment.
Unibet Hit with €75M Dutch Claim Over Pre-Licence Play
Unibet Netherlands faces a €75 million collective lawsuit led by Dynamiet over pre-licence gambling losses before the KOA. The case could set a precedent for retroactive accountability and consumer restitution in European iGaming markets.
Brazil Bans Crypto in Online Gambling Market Overhaul
Brazil’s regulated betting market bans cryptocurrency payments under Ordinance 615/2024, prioritizing transparency, consumer protection, and compliance while pushing operators to adopt traceable, traditional payment methods across licensed platforms.
Brazil PT Government Faces Collapse of Bets Regime Tax Plan
Brazil’s proposed online gambling tax reform under the Bets regime collapsed after last-minute retroactive changes, leaving a projected R$20.9bn revenue gap and sparking political and industry uncertainty over the country’s regulated gambling framework.
Three CPBL Players Suspended Over Online Poker
The CPBL has suspended three TSG Hawks players for participating in online Texas hold ’em games, issuing fines and highlighting the league’s commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and adherence to Taiwanese gambling laws.
Isle of Man Tightens Oversight After Timor-Leste Crackdown
Following Timor-Leste’s suspension of online gambling licenses amid UN crime findings, the Isle of Man’s GSC is enhancing regulatory vigilance to protect its licensing system from international criminal risks and ensure global trust.
Brazil Keeps 12% Betting Tax, Adds Retroactive Regime
Brazil’s Congress upheld a 12% GGR betting tax under MP 1303, rejecting a proposed 18% increase, but imposed a retroactive 15% levy with penalties for SPA-licensed operators from 2014–2024, while strengthening illegal gambling controls.
14 Charged in Kota Kinabalu Illegal Gambling Case
Fourteen individuals have been charged in Kota Kinabalu for allegedly operating an illegal gambling venue at Wisma Merdeka. All pleaded not guilty, secured bail under varying amounts, and will return to court in late November and early December.
UK Gambling Harms Data Raises Questions on Unlicensed Market
The UK Gambling Commission’s new GSGB report reveals rising harm rates and inconsistent participation data, sparking concerns over hidden black-market gambling activity and renewed debate about the accuracy of national gambling surveys.
Thai police nab 24-year-old in Chiang Rai casino bust
Thailand’s Cyber Crime Bureau dismantled Boost4fatcash, an unlicensed online gambling platform processing millions monthly. The 24-year-old operator’s arrest highlights the nation’s intensified Final Bet campaign against digital gambling and cross-border cybercrime networks.
Brazil pushes sports betting tax hike to balance budget
Brazil’s government faces a critical week as it pushes MP 1303 through Congress. The measure raises sports betting and investment taxes to stabilize the 2025 budget but faces fierce opposition from lawmakers and major economic sectors.