Constitutional Court of Colombia annuls VAT on online gambling and orders its refund
Colombia annulled Decree 1474 of 2025 and ordered the return of approximately $25 billion in VAT collected on spirits and online betting.
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Netherlands: MPs question third-party licenses in the online gambling market
Netherlands: Parliament discusses the use of third-party structures to operate in the regulated market.
Chile: Supreme Court orders blocking of alternative accesses to illegal platforms
The Supreme Court of Chile determined that it is not enough to block the main URL of illegal gambling.
Philippines: online gaming consolidates as the market’s main driver
Philippines: The close of 2025 marked a turning point, with the online segment positioning itself as the main revenue generator.
UKGC reveals that financial risk controls impact fewer players than expected
UKGC: The British regulator published the results of its financial risk assessment pilot.
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.
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