Brazil opens a new political front with proposal to eliminate the online betting market
Brazil: A bill presented in Congress proposes a total ban on the sector, in a context of growing political pressure.
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United States sanctions casinos in Mexico for alleged laundering linked to the Northeast Cartel
United States included Casino Centenario and the company CAMSA in the sanctions list, while Mexican authorities carry out suspensions
Spain strengthens control over digital gaming among minors amid increased youth participation
Spain: The Senate promotes new initiatives to contain the advance of gambling among teenagers, focusing on prevention
Indonesia intensifies its offensive against illegal gambling and blocks 1,000 bank accounts
Indonesia: The financial regulator OJK expands its strategy to curb online gambling.
Hong Kong pauses basketball betting amid the rise of prediction markets
Hong Kong: The government decided to postpone the launch planned for this year while it evaluates the impact of platforms
Tax reform in Brazil impacts the tax burden on sports betting
Brazil: The Ministry of Finance of Brazil confirmed that the new fiscal structure derived from the Tax Reform will transform the tax burden
Netherlands promotes new projects to reduce the harms of online gambling among its citizens
The KSA of the Netherlands will allocate resources to prevention, treatment, and support programs, funded with contributions.
Thailand arrests Pei Min Si, alleged head of an illegal online gambling network
Thailand: Authorities arrested a Chinese citizen accused of operating an extensive illegal online gambling network.
Brazil strengthens the use of self-exclusion in online gambling amid signs of increasing risk
Brazil: More than 462,800 Brazilian citizens have already used the centralized self-exclusion system for betting houses.
Ecuador tightens sports betting regulation
Ecuador introduces new obligations for betting operators and defines the tax treatment of digital platforms.