REGULATORY NEWS. WEEK № 41

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago Opens Legal Path for Licensed Online Gambling

The Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago has approved the Gambling (Gaming and Betting) (Remote Gambling) Order 2026, lifting the previous ban on remote gambling for holders of the relevant licence issued by the Gambling Control Commission. The House of Representatives approved the measure on September 30 by 33 votes with no votes against, while the Senate approved it on October 2. The new framework allows licensed companies to conduct remote gambling activities provided they comply with applicable legislation and licence conditions. Read more

🇧🇷 Brazilian Congress Receives Dozens of Amendments to Temporary Online Betting Ban

Following President Lula’s signing of Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, lawmakers began actively proposing changes to the measure banning fixed-odds betting. A total of 49 amendments have already been filed. The proposals address the scope of the ban, transitional provisions, the future of licensed operators, and possible exemptions. The provisional measure remains in force as law, but Congress must approve it within the required timeframe, and the final version may differ significantly from the president’s original text. Read more

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic Introduces Unified Regulation for Land-Based and Online Gambling

On October 2, the Dominican Republic published Law No. 86-26, establishing a unified legal framework for betting and gambling, including activities conducted through websites and mobile applications. The former Dirección de Casinos y Juegos de Azar has been replaced by a new autonomous regulator, the DGJA, which will be responsible for licensing, operator supervision, player protection, anti-money laundering measures, and combating the illegal market. Online operators will require a separate licence; internet gambling will be subject to a 10% monthly tax, and licences will be issued for ten-year terms. Read more

🇲🇹 Malta Introduces New VAT and Gambling Tax Framework from October 1

Malta has simultaneously revised its VAT rules and special gambling tax regime. Instead of a single 5% rate for relevant activities, differentiated rates are being introduced depending on the type of game and how it is offered, while a separate levy on gaming devices is being consolidated into the main gambling tax system. At the same time, the previous VAT exemption is being narrowed: for certain betting- and casino-related services, operators will now need to determine separately whether an exemption applies and take into account the place where the service is actually consumed. The new tax rules primarily apply to services provided to players located in Malta and do not represent a general additional tax on the entire international turnover of Malta-based iGaming companies. Read more