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⚠️ Spain 🇪🇸: identity theft cases in online gambling are on the rise, with 8,675 reports in 2025 Paid Members Public
⚠️ Spain 🇪🇸: identity theft cases in online gambling are on the rise, with 8,675 reports in 2025 The Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) states that this figure represents a 12% increase compared to 2024. 🔹 The complaints relate to issues involving 15,871 gaming accounts, corresponding to 4% of taxpayers
🤡 Brazil🇧🇷: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (“Lula”) stated on television that he will shut down all bookmakers Paid Members Public
🤡 Brazil🇧🇷: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (“Lula”) stated on television that he will shut down all bookmakers The statement generated broad attention. ⏩ The remarks were made on April 8, and the president’s main position was expressed as follows: “Betting must be regulated so that there is as little
⚡️Ukraine 🇺🇦: DSOM system goes live, enabling real-time state monitoring of the gambling market Paid Members Public
⚡️Ukraine 🇺🇦: DSOM system goes live, enabling real-time state monitoring of the gambling market The tool was launched in test mode, and it is expected that the system will gradually cover the entire licensed market. ➡️ Before: information reached the regulator after the fact through reports covering previous periods. This limited oversight
💣 Ecuador🇪🇨: the tax authority (SRI) introduces a 15% VAT on online betting and gambling Paid Members Public
💣 Ecuador🇪🇨: the tax authority (SRI) introduces a 15% VAT on online betting and gambling This refers to circular NAC-DGECCGC26-00000004, which establishes tax rules for betting, sports predictions, online gaming and streaming broadcasts of sporting events. 🔺 The fact that VAT applied to the distribution or broadcasting of betting is now aligned
👀 Uganda🇺🇬: the government proposes introducing a 30% GGR on all gambling activities — with an additional tax on net winnings Paid Members Public
👀 Uganda🇺🇬: the government proposes introducing a 30% GGR on all gambling activities — with an additional tax on net winnings ➖ This involves amendments to the recently adopted “Lotteries and Gaming Act”. In addition, a 2026 Income Tax Amendment Bill has been introduced, establishing a 15% tax on net winnings from betting
👀 Uganda🇺🇬: the government proposes introducing a 30% GGR on all gambling activities — with an additional tax on net winnings Paid Members Public
👀 Uganda🇺🇬: the government proposes introducing a 30% GGR on all gambling activities — with an additional tax on net winnings ➖ This involves amendments to the recently adopted “Lotteries and Gaming Act”. In addition, a 2026 Income Tax Amendment Bill has been introduced, establishing a 15% tax on net winnings from betting
💪 United Kingdom🇬🇧: Edinburgh is emerging as a European hub for iGaming technology. What’s driving the trend❓ Paid Members Public
💪 United Kingdom🇬🇧: Edinburgh is emerging as a European hub for iGaming technology. What’s driving the trend❓ The availability and diversity of advanced technical resources, combined with competitive tax conditions (similar to Malta🇲🇹), are attracting operators to the region. ➡️ This trend has accelerated significantly over the past five years. While
🐒 Puerto Rico🇵🇷: Senate proposes regulating the gambling sector to increase public revenue Paid Members Public
🐒 Puerto Rico🇵🇷: Senate proposes regulating the gambling sector to increase public revenue Bill No. 960 aims to expand the range of permitted gambling activities and introduce amendments to the “Gambling Commission Act”. ➡️ The proposal includes the legalization of independent poker rooms, esports betting, and interactive electronic lotteries, which could generate