Regulatory news. Week №38

🇧🇷 Starting from October 1, Brazil will ban the websites of operators who have not requested licenses.

🇺🇸 New U.S. Sports Betting Law Seen as a ‘Slap’ by the Industry. Congressman Paul Tonko (NY) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT) have introduced the SAFE Bet Act, aiming to establish federal oversight of sports betting. The bill focuses on advertising, accessibility, and the use of AI in the industry. 🏟💸

🇳🇿 New Zealand plans to regulate online casinos from early 2026

🇳🇱 The Netherlands intends to make a phased tax increase for gambling operators. The indicator will first grow from 30.5% to 34.2% in 2025, and in 2026 to 37.8%.

🇵🇭 On the contrary, the Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR announced a reduction in licensing fees for online gambling operators from 35% to 25%. The norm will take effect on January 1, 2025.