Lula Brazil Betting Ban Threat BRL7.3B Tax Risk
Brazilian President Lula intensifies attacks on betting, calling it a "scourge of lies." A ban would eliminate BRL7.3B in first-half 2026 tax revenue and risk pushing 60% of licensed bettors into the illegal market, which already controls 38-44% of activity.
SPA Orders Immediate Suspension of 14 Licensed Betting Sites in Brazil
SPA orders immediate suspension of 14 licensed betting sites in Brazil due to Sigap failures and responsible gaming mechanism lapses.
Adult Gaming Centre Operator Fined £150,000 for Self-Exclusion Failings
Adult gaming centre operator fined £150,000 for self-exclusion failings as UK regulatory reforms tighten oversight on high street betting shops.
UAE Gaming Regulator Abu Dhabi Financial Watchdog Sign Cooperation Agreement
UAE gaming regulator Abu Dhabi financial watchdog sign cooperation agreement to strengthen regulatory oversight as commercial gaming sector expands in the emirates.
Meta Illegal Gambling Ads Australia ACMA Probe
Meta faces scrutiny over illegal gambling ads in Australia after a Sydney Morning Herald investigation found Facebook and Instagram promoting offshore casinos and fake brand sites. ACMA currently lacks power to compel removal, but a federal bill would change that from January 2027.
