Regulatory news. Week №23

🇲🇳 The Mongolian Parliament has completely banned all forms of online gambling and betting in the country.

🇯🇵 Japan’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill banning online casinos and criminalizing websites and advertisements promoting them.

🇰🇪 Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board has banned the use of celebrities, influencers, and content creators in gambling advertisements.

🇺🇸 Nevada is tightening its crackdown on illegal gambling.

🇧🇷 Brazil is introducing restrictions on betting advertisements.

Regulatory news. Week №22

🇳🇱 Starting July 1, the Netherlands will fully ban gambling sponsorships in sports. The regulator has promised immediate sanctions for any violations.

🇺🇸 Maryland has officially increased the tax rate for online sportsbook operators from 15% to 20%.

🇺🇸 Montana has become the first U.S. state to officially ban sweepstakes casinos. The law will take effect on October 1.

🇧🇩 Bangladeshi citizens face up to $ 82,000 in fines and 2 years in prison for participating in gambling, as well as creating or promoting gambling platforms.

🇲🇽 Mexico has begun work on modernizing the 1947 Gambling and Lottery Law to establish a new regulatory framework for land-based and online gambling.

Regulatory news. Week №21

🇯🇵 Japan plans to tighten legislation on online casinos following reports of illegal bets placed by users across the country totaling over ¥1 trillion ($ 7.4 billion).

🇺🇸 The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has opened applications for sportsbook licenses.

🇲🇦 Morocco is introducing a significant tax in an effort to curb the grey market.

🇳🇱 The Netherlands will not differentiate tax rates for gambling activities.

🇧🇷 Authorities in São Paulo will review a proposal to ban betting advertisements — the initiative was submitted by a local councilor

Regulatory news. Week №20

🏝 Nevis has announced the launch of its own iGaming license.

🇨🇴 Colombia is legalizing betting on esports.

🇵🇾 Paraguay has abolished its gambling monopoly and adopted new regulatory rules.

🇫🇮 Finland is transitioning from a monopoly to a licensing model. The country officially declared that from 2027, online gambling will be open to licensed operators.

🇧🇼 Botswana is expanding and legalizing its gambling market. The local regulator, the Gambling Authority, has issued 10 new licenses to bookmakers

Regulatory news. Week №19

🇮🇳 India may equalize tax rates for fantasy sports and gambling.

🇧🇷 A Brazilian senator has proposed banning athletes and celebrities from participating in betting advertisements.

🇧🇷 Municipal licenses for betting operations could generate up to BRL 11.6 billion annually for Brazil’s budget.

🇺🇸 A bill has been introduced in Ohio to legalize online casino and poker gaming.

🇨🇿 The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic has granted Prague the authority to regulate gambling independently.

Regulatory news. Week №18

🇸🇰 The Slovak government has banned bookmakers and casinos from accepting bets on the day of Pope Francis’ funeral.

🇰🇪 Kenya has imposed a one-month ban on all gambling advertisements. The regulator took this drastic step due to repeated violations of the law by operators operating in the country.

🇬🇧 The United Kingdom plans to introduce a unified tax on online gambling, replacing the current three-tier system. The new tax will apply to all types of games.

🇧🇷 Brazil’s Ministry of Sports has increased the number of sports allowed for betting in sportsbooks.

🇺🇸 A bill has been introduced in the Minnesota Senate proposing the legalization of mobile sports betting, but with a ban on push notifications from betting apps.

🇺🇸 Illinois is planning to ban the use of credit cards for sports betting.

Regulatory news. Week №17

🏝 Timor-Leste, an island nation in Southeast Asia, has launched its own offshore gambling license. The first recipient is Golden River Universe (GRU), a subsidiary of online lottery operator Grand Dragon Lotaria (GD Lotto).

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka is preparing a draft law to establish an independent gambling regulator. The authorities plan to legalize the betting market first.

🇨🇱 Chilean authorities will not block access to offshore gambling websites.

🇺🇸 Lawmakers in North Carolina have proposed to increase the tax rate on sportsbooks from 18% to 36%.

Regulatory news. Week №16

🇺🇸 Hawaii debates sports betting bill. Bill HB 1308 on digital sports betting has been sent to a conference committee due to inter-chamber disagreements. Key issues include taxation, licensing, and regulatory oversight. A final decision is expected by May 2.

🇳🇱 Betsson ordered to pay Dutch customer. A court has ordered Betsson to repay € 530,000 to a player who lost money on an unlicensed platform. The operator was active without a Dutch license and withdrew its application in 2023.

🇺🇸 U.S. gaming industry affected by Trump’s China tariffs. Due to tariffs introduced under Trump’s administration, the U.S. gaming industry is facing rising costs for equipment and components, affecting both business operations and consumers.

🇧🇷 Brazil suspends four betting licenses. Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has temporarily suspended the licenses of four betting operators for not fully complying with technical standards.

🇺🇸 Kansas may lose online betting. An amendment has been passed banning the renewal of licenses for six current sportsbooks after 2027. The future of legal online betting in the state is now uncertain.

Regulatory news. Week №15

🇸🇪 Sweden will completely phase out land-based casinos in favor of iGaming starting in 2026.

🇬🇭 Ghana has abolished the 10% tax on gambling winnings.

🇹🇭 An earthquake is delaying the legalization of casinos in Thailand. The recent natural disaster, which claimed the lives of 22 people (with 80 missing and 3,354 confirmed dead in Myanmar), has led the Thai parliament to postpone the casino legalization bill.

🇧🇷 Brazil’s authorities have announced a new requirement for all online betting operators wishing to operate in the country: mandatory registration on a government platform for submitting complaints.

Regulatory news. Week №14

🇧🇷 Brazil: 3 Oaks Gaming has received certification to enter the Brazilian iGaming market, allowing the company to offer its gaming products in compliance with local regulatory requirements.

🇬🇭 Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama signed a law repealing the 10% tax on betting and lottery winnings introduced two years ago, aiming to boost participation in gambling activities.

🇭🇰 Hong Kong: The government has launched public consultations on the legalization of basketball betting, aiming to expand the list of permitted sports wagers, which currently includes only horse racing and football.

🇧🇷 Brazil: New restrictions have been introduced in the gambling market as part of updated regulatory frameworks, including a ban on bonuses and stricter advertising requirements to protect consumers and prevent gambling addiction.

🇺🇸 USA (Illinois): The Illinois Gaming Board issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com over their sports contract offerings, citing non-compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Regulatory news. Week №13

🇮🇹 The Italian regulator (ADM) has announced new measures to tighten gambling regulation. The authority’s 2025−2027 plan includes:

🇫🇮 The Finnish government has introduced a bill to abolish the gambling monopoly and launch a licensing model by 2027.

🇯🇵 The Japanese authorities have approved a gambling control plan, under which the government will immediately begin taking active measures against offshore operators and those facilitating their activities in the country.

Regulatory news. Week №12

🇳🇱 The Netherlands is concerned that the sports advertising ban could be bypassed. Belgium is cited as an example, where operators have found ways to circumvent restrictions.

🇨🇦 In Canada, the Federal Court is reviewing a lawsuit by the Solidarity Party regarding the legality of municipal lotteries.

🇺🇸 In Connecticut, High 5 Games has been suspended due to regulatory violations.

🇹🇭 Thai authorities have selected four locations for casino development, marking a step toward industry legalization in the country.

🇲🇼 Malawi is tightening regulations on underage gambling. The new measures aim to protect young people from addiction.

🇷🇴 In Romania, the gambling regulation dispute continues, with operators and authorities unable to reach a consensus.

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