The last few weeks have been hectic for Brazil’s online gaming and sports betting industry, less than a year away from regulation. At the end of May, the Senate approved …
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The Buenos Aires City Legislature is considering a bill, presented by the Civic Coalition party, to raise the tax on online gambling from 6 to 12 percent. In the city, the activity …
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Ladbrokes’ breach of ASA Code should set an example, legal expert says
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readA legal advisor has cautioned UK operators like Ladbrokes to always ensure they remain on the safe side when it comes to advertising. Felix Faulkner, solicitor at licensing law firm …
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SBC NewsEurope
Sweden clamps down on influencers promoting illegal gambling on Twitch
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has officially stopped influencers from promoting illegal gambling on Twitch. A number of influencers were placed under supervision within an ongoing initiative to curb illegal …
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Senate Inquiry urges vote to impose radical penalties on Brazil Bets regime
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readRicardo Assis – SBC Noticias Brazil The CPI’s rapporteurs are demanding a shock to the system and reset of the governance, regulation, and enforcement of Brazil’s online gambling sector. Ricardo …
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The UK’s leading residential treatment charity Gordon Moody co-hosted a reception with Labour Party MP Chris Bloore at the House of Commons yesterday to raise awareness of the growing crisis …
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iGaming Daily: Shot in the Foot – Why Brazil’s Proposed Tax Hike Will Boost Illegal Betting
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readIn this latest episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, hosted by Fernando Noodt, the team, including Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes from SBC Noticias Brasil, delves …
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SBC NewsUK
BGC: Increased gambling tax would bolster the dangerous black market
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readFears of a tax increase on online gambling in the UK loom while a new YouGov survey suggests that 65% of bettors agree that such change “would make customers turn …
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SBC NewsEurope
Belgian regulator finds 30% of young people using illegal sportsbooks
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readA recent report commissioned by the Belgian Gambling Commission (Kansspelcommissie) has revealed alarming gambling habits of young people in the country. Looking specifically at those aged 18 to 30, the …
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Estonia is set to review its gambling tax framework by 2028, as part of reforms outlined in the newly signed coalition pact between the ruling Reform Party and its majority …