🇬🇧 United Kingdom — tax increases on online gambling confirmed
Remote Gaming Duty for online casinos will rise from 21% to 40% from April 1, 2026, while the tax rate for online betting (Remote Betting Duty) will increase to 25% from April 1, 2027. The changes are already included in the state budget as a separate gambling duties section. Read more
🇧🇷 Brazil — bill proposes using betting tax revenues to support teachers
A bill has been submitted to the Chamber of Deputies proposing that part of betting tax revenues be used to offset personal income tax for teachers. The initiative is part of a broader package fine-tuning betting market regulation following its launch. Read more
🇨🇼 Curaçao — new rules for iGaming operators' domains and mirrors
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has tightened domain management requirements: every domain and mirror must be officially declared and linked to a specific licence. Using undeclared domains will be treated as a licence breach and may lead to sanctions. Read more
🇧🇷 Brazil — head of betting regulator SPA steps down
The head of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, Régis Dudena, has left his position to take a role at Brazil’s Ministry of Finance. He played a key role in launching the regulated betting market on January 1, 2025. The regulator will continue operating as usual after his departure. Read more
Remote Gaming Duty for online casinos will rise from 21% to 40% from April 1, 2026, while the tax rate for online betting (Remote Betting Duty) will increase to 25% from April 1, 2027. The changes are already included in the state budget as a separate gambling duties section. Read more
🇧🇷 Brazil — bill proposes using betting tax revenues to support teachers
A bill has been submitted to the Chamber of Deputies proposing that part of betting tax revenues be used to offset personal income tax for teachers. The initiative is part of a broader package fine-tuning betting market regulation following its launch. Read more
🇨🇼 Curaçao — new rules for iGaming operators' domains and mirrors
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has tightened domain management requirements: every domain and mirror must be officially declared and linked to a specific licence. Using undeclared domains will be treated as a licence breach and may lead to sanctions. Read more
🇧🇷 Brazil — head of betting regulator SPA steps down
The head of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, Régis Dudena, has left his position to take a role at Brazil’s Ministry of Finance. He played a key role in launching the regulated betting market on January 1, 2025. The regulator will continue operating as usual after his departure. Read more