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Zambia has introduced a temporary tax relief programme allowing eligible taxpayers, including gaming and betting businesses, to settle qualifying historical tax liabilities without paying accrued penalties and interest. The Extended Voluntary Disclosure Scheme (EVDS), launched by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) on September 17, 2026, will remain open until December 31, 2026. The scheme applies to outstanding principal tax liabilities, penalties and interest relating to per

The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the combined remote operating licence of Targetlocal Ltd, which trades as Ken Howell’s Sports Betting and operates the website kenhowells.com, following regulatory enquiries that identified anti-money laundering failings. The suspension took effect immediately on 21 September 2026 and applies to operating licence number 000422-R-336567-002. The affected licence covers Targetlocal’s online casino, sports betting and virtual event bettin

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to send a provisional measure (MP) to Congress this week aimed at tightening the country’s betting regulations, as concerns over household debt and gambling addiction increasingly put pressure on the sector. According to CNN Brazil, the government is considering broader restrictions on betting advertising as well as a possible ban on online casino games. Under the proposal being discussed, sports betting would remain p

Brazil's newly regulated betting industry has become a significant source of government revenue, generating R$8.7 billion in tax payments during the first seven months of 2026. The figure represents a substantial increase compared with the same period last year and comes at a time when the sector is facing growing political opposition and calls for tighter restrictions. The tax contribution between January and July represents an increase of approximately 77% compared with the

Brazil's efforts to regulate online betting have significantly reshaped the country's gambling sector, but a substantial portion of betting activity continues to take place outside the licensed market. New research indicates that illegal platforms accounted for between 38% and 44% of online betting activity during the first half of 2026, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing Brazilian authorities. The latest estimate represents an improvement compared with the previo

Flutter Entertainment is urging the Irish Government to retain the country's existing 2% betting duty as policymakers consider potential changes to gambling taxation, warning that a higher rate could place additional pressure on the regulated betting industry and encourage more customers towards unlicensed operators. Ireland currently applies a 2% duty to bets placed with bookmakers both in physical betting shops and through remote channels. Betting exchanges are subject to a

Brazil's regulated betting industry has generated approximately R$8.7 billion in tax revenue during the first seven months of 2026, underlining the growing financial importance of the sector even as political opposition to online gambling intensifies. The figure, equivalent to roughly £1.2 billion, represents a 76.86% increase compared with the same period in 2025, according to figures from Brazil's Federal Revenue Service. Between January and July 2025, licensed betting and

Brazil's recently established regulated betting market is facing renewed political pressure after Federal Deputy Caroline de Toni introduced legislation seeking to prohibit fixed-odds betting and dismantle the country's current licensing framework. The proposal, Bill No. 5,153/2026, was submitted to the Chamber of Deputies on 24 August and would effectively bring an end to the regulated fixed-odds betting model currently operating in Brazil. The legislation proposes terminati

Brazilian Senator Camilo Santana has introduced legislation that would establish a default monthly deposit limit of R$80 (approximately US$15) for customers participating in the country’s regulated fixed-odds betting market. Under Bill 3765/2026, the proposed cap would apply to a customer’s total deposits across all betting operators authorised by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance. This means bettors would not be permitted to deposit R$80 separately with each licensed operator, wi

Britain's regulated betting-shop sector is facing mounting financial pressure as higher gambling taxes and increasing operating costs contribute to a continuing wave of closures across the country's high streets. Industry representatives have warned that further increases in taxation could accelerate the decline of physical betting outlets, putting additional jobs and investment at risk while potentially strengthening the position of unlicensed gambling operators. The warning

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is not only the largest edition of the tournament in football history. It is also shaping up to become the biggest sports betting event ever recorded. Hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, this year’s tournament has expanded from 32 to 48 national teams and from 64 to 104 matches. That structural change alone creates a much larger betting calendar, with more group-stage fixtures, more knockout matches and a longer period of sustained glob

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has unveiled a new strategy aimed at combating the growth of illegal gambling in the United Kingdom, arguing that a coordinated response from government authorities, regulators, technology platforms and financial institutions is necessary to protect consumers and the licensed market. Representing what it says is around 90 per cent of Britain's regulated betting and gaming industry, the trade body believes that unlicensed operators are expa

The regulation of online betting in Brazil is already producing a substantial financial impact on public accounts. During the first quarter of 2026 alone, the federal government recorded R$3.4 billion in revenue generated from licensed betting operators. The figure stands out not only because of its size, but also because it represents a 123.7% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, when collections totaled R$1.5 billion. Official data released by the Fede

Brazilian betting companies authorized by the federal government have identified placement on the Apple App Store, the official iPhone application marketplace, as a strategically important distribution channel. Industry executives indicate that extended negotiations took place with Apple in order to enable regulated operators to enter the Brazilian market through the platform. According to representatives within the sector, illegal betting applications had previously been ava

The Chilean government has significantly accelerated the legislative process surrounding the regulation of online betting platforms, granting the proposal “supreme urgency” status as it advances through the Senate. By assigning this classification, the Executive Branch has reduced the timeframe for parliamentary voting on the bill to just 15 days, signaling a major shift in political momentum behind the country’s long-delayed gambling reform agenda. The proposal first entered

The rapid growth of prediction markets in Brazil has triggered a strong response from the country’s betting industry, with operators intensifying pressure on the federal government to introduce clearer regulation. The surge in attention follows the expansion of Polymarket, an international platform that enables users to place wagers on the outcomes of future events, ranging from elections to economic indicators. In response to this evolving landscape, representatives from

The UK government’s move to raise gambling taxes is expected to significantly alter the competitive landscape of the betting industry, with licensed operators cautioning that the policy could accelerate the expansion of illegal betting markets in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. Writing in The Telegraph, Stella David warned that increasing the remote gaming duty to 40 percent could push regulated operators to the fringes of the market at a critical moment, as unlicensed

Brazil’s regulated fixed-odds betting market has entered its second year with strong momentum, building on the solid foundation established in 2025. The sector now boasts 83 licensed operators, approximately 29.4 million active users, and an impressive R$37 billion directed into public revenues. Despite these encouraging figures, fresh analysis has introduced a note of caution regarding the market’s long-term sustainability. A new report by LCA Consultoria, commissioned by th

New Jersey lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restricting high-frequency wagering by advancing a bill aimed at prohibiting so-called “micro bets,” which allow bettors to wager on the outcome of the very next play or action during a sporting event. The proposal, Senate Bill 2160 (SB 2160), was advanced by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee on March 23. The bill, sponsored by Senators Paul Moriarty and Patrick Diegn