🇨🇱 Chile allows offshore iGaming operators to register for tax purposes and pay 19% VAT without changing their illegal status
Chile’s tax authority, SII, adopted Resolution No. 69, allowing offshore iGaming operators to register in the tax system and pay 19% VAT on services provided to Chilean users. At the same time, online gambling activity in the country remains unregulated and has previously been recognized by courts as illegal. After registration, operators that have been active during the last 36 tax periods will be required to pay taxes retroactively. SII separately emphasizes that this is not about legalizing the business, but only about fulfilling the state’s tax function. Read more
🇳🇱 The Netherlands prepares a full ban on iGaming advertising and the removal of welcome bonuses
The Dutch government plans to significantly tighten gambling regulation, including a full ban on iGaming advertising and the cancellation of welcome bonuses for new players. The initiative fits into a broader policy aimed at strengthening user protection rules and reducing the visibility of gambling in public spaces. Read more
🇵🇱 Poland tightens the law on casino streaming
In Poland, casino streaming has been classified as a form of trash streaming, meaning that violators may face up to five years in prison for such content. Read more
🇩🇪 Germany proposes stronger tools to fight the illegal gambling market
Germany’s Federal Government Commissioner for Drug and Addiction Policy has proposed tougher measures against illegal gambling, including higher fines, stricter penalties, a nationwide market inspection, and permission to wiretap suspected individuals. Read more
Chile’s tax authority, SII, adopted Resolution No. 69, allowing offshore iGaming operators to register in the tax system and pay 19% VAT on services provided to Chilean users. At the same time, online gambling activity in the country remains unregulated and has previously been recognized by courts as illegal. After registration, operators that have been active during the last 36 tax periods will be required to pay taxes retroactively. SII separately emphasizes that this is not about legalizing the business, but only about fulfilling the state’s tax function. Read more
🇳🇱 The Netherlands prepares a full ban on iGaming advertising and the removal of welcome bonuses
The Dutch government plans to significantly tighten gambling regulation, including a full ban on iGaming advertising and the cancellation of welcome bonuses for new players. The initiative fits into a broader policy aimed at strengthening user protection rules and reducing the visibility of gambling in public spaces. Read more
🇵🇱 Poland tightens the law on casino streaming
In Poland, casino streaming has been classified as a form of trash streaming, meaning that violators may face up to five years in prison for such content. Read more
🇩🇪 Germany proposes stronger tools to fight the illegal gambling market
Germany’s Federal Government Commissioner for Drug and Addiction Policy has proposed tougher measures against illegal gambling, including higher fines, stricter penalties, a nationwide market inspection, and permission to wiretap suspected individuals. Read more